Good morning, Lynchburg.

ABC13’s viewing area has Fourth of July events with live music and fireworks at Thomas Road Baptist Church today at 5:00 p.m. in Lynchburg.

Other celebrations—such as races, festivals, and additional fireworks shows—will take place in Lynchburg, Roanoke, Brookneal, Salem, and at Smith Mountain Lake through July 5.

Virginia State Police issued a Senior Alert on behalf of Salem Police after 72-year-old Robert Kenneth Mitchem was last seen leaving Lewis Gale Medical Center on Electric Road in Salem on June 27 at 7:41 p.m.—he reportedly left on foot and has a cognitive impairment.

A rare albino deer was spotted in our viewing area — wildlife experts from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources explained that true albino deer, with all white hair and pink eyes, appear in only about 1 out of every 30,000 deer — and they are not given special hunting protection.

On Friday morning, Lynchburg Police opened a new $50M headquarters on Odd Fellows Road where Police Chief Ryan Zuidema and Mayor Larry Taylor joined a ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedicated an Honor Garden—marking nine years of planning to improve service and teamwork.

Salem Red Sox vs. Lynchburg Hillcats

6:30 – 8:00 PM — Bank of the James Stadium — Discounted tickets available — Enjoy a lively night at the ballpark with community spirit and support a good cause.

Giant Bubble Show

3-4 p.m. — Joy & Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre — $23–$27 — Enjoy a captivating performance featuring circus stunts and incredible bubble artistry.

Surfing Santa Christmas In July Paint and Sip

6-8 p.m. — The Yellow Submarine — Cost of painting supplies included — Create a festive masterpiece of Santa surfing in a tropical atmosphere.

Hadestown - Teen Edition

2:00 – 3:30 PM — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — VIP packages available — Experience the magic of Hadestown reimagined for teens with premium seats and exclusive perks.