Good morning, Lynchburg.

Host Lisa Rowan interviews historian Charles Pearson in the Cardinal News 250 podcast (a look at local lore) that examines the legend of 70 French soldiers buried near Hampden-Sydney College.

The episode connects a 1930 DAR marker with Revolutionary War smallpox claims to show how fact and folklore mix.

Fox Burrow Books & Stationery — a cozy new bookstore at 1220 Main Street — welcomes readers, writers and curious browsers to explore its community-focused space downtown.

Residents in Thomas Jefferson Crossings face inconsistent mail delivery and are urging USPS to explain the delays.

Some report mail arriving anywhere from a few days to up to two weeks (a schedule that hampers timely bill and tax processing) and are calling for more reliable service.

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.

The Play That Goes Wrong

7:30 p.m. — The Wolf Den Downtown — Rated PG — Enjoy a night of hilarity as a theatre show spirals into chaos and laughter.

The Play That Goes Wrong

7:30-9:45 p.m. — The Wolf Den Downtown — Rated PG — Enjoy a hilarious whodunit where everything that can go wrong, does go wrong.

The Play That Goes Wrong

7:30 p.m. — The Wolf Den Downtown — PG Rated — Experience a chaotic night of laughter as this whodunit goes hilariously off the rails.

Liberty Flames vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats Basketball

2-4 p.m. — 1200 Regent Pl, Lynchburg, VA — Score the cheapest tickets — Catch an exciting NCAA rivalry game between the Flames and the Bearkats.

Adam Faucett Live at Trailhead

6 p.m. — Trailhead — Ticket info TBA — Enjoy a night of soulful music featuring Adam Faucett after his three-year hiatus in Richmond.

SciFest ’26 Pi Fun Run

9-11 a.m. — Randolph College — Free entry — Celebrate Pi Day with a fun 3.14 mile run/walk at Main Hall and enjoy the spirit of community and science.