Good morning, Lynchburg.

Leaders gathered in Lynchburg at the Emerging Industry Summit on Data Center Development to plan for future growth in Virginia’s booming data center industry.

Officials and experts discussed construction challenges and community benefits that may boost local economic development.

Monument Terrace has grown into one of Lynchburg's most recognized landmarks — a new video and archived photos from The News & Advance reveal its evolution over the years.

Patchwork 250 recounts Salem’s Lakeside Amusement Park — a family attraction opened in 1920 that featured a vast pool, roller coaster and live music in the 1930s.

The project shares local stories that keep the park’s legacy alive.

Lynchburg business leaders met at a regional alliance meeting to discuss the benefits and trade-offs of data centers for boosting tax revenue and updating the local economy.

Experts noted that while these centers modernize the area, concerns remain about energy use (and visual impact) as lawmakers plan new bills.

University of Lynchburg renamed three campus facilities (to honor key donors) to recognize a civil rights leader and longtime supporters.

Officials say the change highlights the school’s commitment to celebrating community contributions.

At a surprise celebration Tuesday at E.C.

Glass, art teacher Ashley Marot was named Lynchburg City Schools’ 2025-26 Teacher of the Year, highlighting her dedication to arts education.

Lynchburg City Schools announced that E.C.

Glass is closed today following threats—basketball games set for this evening have been postponed.

Authorities closed E.C.

Glass High School for tomorrow after receiving a report of a potential threat from an external contractor, and LPD will search the building while basketball games against Heritage High are postponed to a later date.

A Virginia mother who lost her son in a crash weighed in on a new law aimed at enhancing road safety when lawmakers met recently.

Lynchburg City Council unanimously approved a developer’s plan to purchase a building on Jackson Street, built in 1853, and convert it into a child care facility.

Lynchburg Services LLC will buy the property for $200,000 and invest over $800,000 to address the community's need for early childhood education centers.

Hospitals in Central Virginia are updating masking guidance and infection control measures due to a flu surge this winter.

Officials say the new steps aim to protect patients+visitors and staff.

Tusk: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute

7:30 PM - 1:30 AM — Academy Center of the Arts — Ticket info not provided — Experience note-perfect renditions of Fleetwood Mac classics from a seasoned tribute band.

FSBO Masterclass 2026: Keep the Full Commission

11:30 p.m. — Locksview, Lynchburg, VA — Free entry — Learn to sell your home like a pro with expert insights from Nathan Haefer.

The Play That Goes Wrong

2:30-5:30 p.m. — The Wolf Den Downtown — Rated PG — A hilarious whodunit where chaos reigns as the cast navigates a play that's going off the rails.

The Play That Goes Wrong

Evening Performances: 7:30 p.m. — The Wolf Den Downtown — Rated PG — Experience a hilariously chaotic whodunit where everything that can go wrong, does go wrong.

The Play That Goes Wrong

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Wolf Den Downtown — Rated PG — Experience a hysterical whodunit where mayhem and comedy ensue on stage.