Good morning, Lynchburg.

Local nonprofits and city agencies offer warming shelters for residents during the cold winter.

Services at select Lynchburg locations (check with local centers for details) will remain available as conditions require.

Appalachian Power crews began preparing on Jan.

23 for a winter storm expected to affect local residents soon and are reinforcing protocols to avoid power outages.

Energy companies — including local providers — are preparing for winter storms by securing power grids and setting up backup systems to prevent outages.

The measures will be in effect as heavy cold weather is expected over the next few days.

Renovation began on the SOVA Innovation Hub expansion yesterday to update the facility and create more space for local projects + support community innovation in Lynchburg.

The University of Lynchburg announced that it will now offer the Fox Student Retention Fund to help undergraduates facing financial hardships + the new fund will ease tuition burdens next semester.

Lynchburg Airport has prepared for the winter storm by scheduling full staff for the weekend and using de-icers, plows, and broom trucks to clear runways within 45 minutes — flights may be delayed so check with your airline.

On Jan. 22, Branch was named a James Beard semifinalist, marking a boost for local culinary recognition.

City leaders questioned a new bridge proposal and city officials explained their use of ChatGPT to improve government operations.

During the first big snowstorm of 2026, 10 News Photojournalist Greg Moore revisits how the National Guard assisted during the Rockbridge blizzards of 1996 and 2016 and explains the Guard's ongoing efforts to keep residents safe.

Hometown Health warned residents of frostbite risks after temperatures dropped last night and urged wearing warm clothing when outdoors.

Officials advised checking on vulnerable neighbors to stay safe in the cold.

Local health providers announced Friday, Jan.

23, that new treatment protocols to ease migraine symptoms are now available at select clinics in Lynchburg. Residents may contact their local clinic for treatment options + support.

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.

The Play That Goes Wrong

7:30 p.m. — The Wolf Den Downtown — Ticket prices may vary — A hilarious whodunit where chaos reigns as a play goes humorously awry.

The Play That Goes Wrong

7:30 p.m. — The Wolf Den Downtown — PG — A chaotic comedy where everything that can go wrong, does go wrong on stage.