Good morning, Lynchburg.

Hundreds of motorcyclists, including veterans and patriots, spent the night in Lynchburg after dinner at the local Harley-Davidson as part of the annual Run for the Wall ride— they will reach the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. later today to honor those missing, killed in action, and held as POWs.

After months of community input, the City of Lynchburg is hosting two free events—one a building tour on May 30 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 400 Buena Vista Street and the other a final presentation on May 31 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at White Rock Baptist Church—to mark the conclusion of the White Rock Community Hub engagement process. These events celebrate the work done to reimagine the former White Rock Elementary School as a vibrant space for local activity.

Cloudfit announced on Thursday that it will open a third location at 700 Main Street in Lynchburg.

The company added over 100 employees in the past year—upholding its commitment to hiring locally for government contracts and cloud services.

Lynchburg Police and the US Marshals Service captured 34-year-old Guy David Irving, who faced multiple warrants including court contempt and firearms charges—he is now held without bond at Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority.

Johnathon D'Keith Poe was sentenced to three life terms and an additional 20 years for attempting to murder three Lynchburg Police officers during a high-speed chase on New Year's Eve 2022—he pleaded guilty to charges that include attempted aggravated murder and firearm offenses.

Londell Henry Thompson, Jr., 24, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the June 1, 2022 homicide of Anthony Dewayne Colden III—police said he shot the victim in an apartment on Golf Park Drive after days of arguing.

Johnathon D’Keith Poe was sentenced on May 21 to three life sentences and extra years for charges related to shooting at three Lynchburg officers on December 31, 2022 in a vehicle pursuit near Main; officials said the verdict shows the community’s strong rejection of violence against law enforcement—his January guilty plea confirms the outcome.

Centra Health is expanding mental health services in Lynchburg after its needs assessment showed urgent local demand.

The system opened an EmPATH Unit and a Piedmont Psychiatric Adult Urgent Care to ease emergency department pressure — and it will build a new behavioral health hospital next year while launching a Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Urgent Care Center by the end of the year.

Tea Party at The Muse

3-6 p.m. — The Muse Coffee Company — Ticketed event — Enjoy an elegant tea party with sweet and savory treats in celebration of special women in your life.

Conference USA Baseball Tournament Championship

6:00 p.m. — Liberty Baseball Stadium — Affordable tickets available — Experience the thrill of the finals at this exciting baseball showdown.

Memorial Day 10K & 2 Mile Walk

8-11 a.m. — Depot Grille — Proceeds support local diabetes education and camps — Run for a cause while enjoying family-friendly festivities.

EXTC - Terry Chambers & Friends North American Cushty Tour 2025

7-10 p.m. — Super Rad Arcade Bar — Ticket prices vary — Rock out with the sounds of EXTC featuring Terry Chambers and friends for an unforgettable night.

Ryan Greer Band Performance

9-11:30 p.m. — Trading Post by Traber Ranch — Cover charge TBD — Experience the blues-infused Southern-soul of the Ryan Greer Band from Southwest Virginia.

Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet Performance

7:30-9 p.m. — Sydnor Performance Hall — $20 General Admission, Free for Students — Experience the vibrant blend of traditional tango with classical and jazz influences in a passionate musical journey.

Lynchburg Road Runners Summer Track Series

6:30-8:30 p.m. — University of Lynchburg — $1 per evening ($5 for 5,000m) — Bring your running shoes for a fun evening of races suitable for all ages and abilities.

VHSL Class 4 State Championships

June 6-7 — Liberty University Athletics Department — Admission details not specified — Compete for state-level glory in high school athletics.

Roanoke Ballet Theatre: Snow White

3-5 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $20 – $75 — Experience a magical ballet adventure with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in a dazzling performance.

Academy Youth Theatre: Imagine A Dragon

9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — Registration required — Young performers explore a fantasy musical about a fabricated dragon tale at the Dancing Dragon Inn.