Good morning, Lynchburg.

The Refuge on Memorial Avenue at The Ramp Church offers a 50-bed shelter with overnight stays, showers, a cooling center and counseling services — it operates 24 hours while the day shelter runs Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Communities are set to mark America’s 250th anniversary with Fourth of July events including parades, fireworks, races, and festivals from July 3 to 5 — Lynchburg will host a celebration at City Stadium with fireworks after the game on July 4.

Salem Fair starts tomorrow in Salem and runs until July 12, offering free entry but requiring cash for rides, games & fair foods.

WSLS will host Sock Night where donating two pairs of new socks earns a discounted wristband to support local charities.

Columbia Gas seeks approval for an 11% rate increase starting Oct.

4, with a public hearing — set for Dec. 15 — while the company finished a Covington facility. In business news, a Ringana property sold for over $9 million, Botetourt County approved a grocery store project, and a Collinsville bookstore opened.

University of Lynchburg will begin the second phase of its Good Gangs program today using new DCJS funding to offer strength based mentoring to ninth graders & expand prevention work for families.

Rising temperatures over 90°F will prompt several Lynchburg cooling centers to open for relief.

The Department of Human Services Lobby, Library Hub and Public Library Downtown Branch are set to serve residents on Thursday and Friday.

Local Little League All-Stars kicked off their season Monday, Jun.

29 in Lynchburg. Parents + coaches gathered to cheer on the players and celebrate local youth sports.

Brokencyde Live in Lynchburg

7-11 p.m. — Super Rad Arcade Bar — Free entry — Brokencyde returns to rock the stage with Neon Dreams and unlimited arcade fun.

The War And Treaty Concert

7:30 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — Tickets available — Experience the powerful, soul-stirring sounds of husband-and-wife duo The War And Treaty in an unforgettable live performance.