Good morning, Lynchburg.

Woods Farms is preparing for its fall season and is finalizing its plans for seasonal activities — the farm expects to welcome local visitors later this year.

Reporter Emma Malinak—who graduated from Washington & Lee in May—began working for Cardinal News in Lynchburg on July 7 and brought experience from covering challenging stories, including last summer’s flooding and a fast-paced rowing event in Vermont.

Lynchburg residents can now share their story ideas with her via a local survey.

Lynchburg Police responded after reports of shots fired on July 6 at 3:17 a.m. in the (700 block of Madison Street) when a suspect fired rounds at a female rideshare driver picking up a rider, leaving the driver unharmed and the rider with a non-life-threatening wound (treated at Lynchburg General Hospital) while investigators believe the attack was targeted and poses no further threat.

Bedford County deputies arrested fugitive Roger Stephen Tolley after a pursuit on July 5 ended in a crash on Gus W Nicks Blvd. NE near Thrasher Park—Tolley was charged on a West Virginia warrant and with felony eluding law enforcement.

GasBuddy reported that gasoline prices in Virginia fell 9.9 cents per gallon over the last week, reaching $3.03 per gallon on Monday — a price that is 14.9 cents higher than last month and 34.9 cents lower than a year ago.

The national average dropped by 5.3 cents per gallon to $3.09 on Monday.

Amherst County Public Schools will host its annual Pack the Bus School Supply Drive on August 2 from 8:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. at Walmart in Madison Heights to collect classroom supplies for local students and families.

Spotted Lanternflies have begun their summer invasion in Lynchburg as many are now appearing as adults, according to extension agent Scott Baker.

He said the pests will be a nuisance through the summer until cooler weather helps reduce their numbers — they cause little harm to local trees and gardens.

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.