Good morning, Lynchburg.

Centra Health opened a modern rehabilitation hospital on the Simons Run campus to expand care after moving services from Virginia Baptist, and Campbell County now offers co-mingled recycling drop-offs — while Jones Memorial Library hosts a Revolutionary-era open house Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Downtown Lynchburg’s Main Street reopens this week after nearly 24 months of utility and street upgrades.

While construction finishes in phases (crews will wrap up remaining work over the next seven months), local business owners hope to see more traffic and increased sales.

As temperatures rise this week, several local communities have opened cooling centers to help residents beat the heat.

In Lynchburg, the Department of Human Services Lobby (99 Ninth Street) operates from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. today.

River Ridge Mall is expanding as new storefronts such as Men's Wearhouse, Journeys and BNC Sports arrive in the West End; officials say more renovations and fun summer events are planned for the coming months.

Lynchburg Amphitheater has unveiled its 2026 concert lineup featuring performers (Mitchell Tenpenny, Sister Hazel, and Clint Black) for upcoming shows at the venue.

On July 1, the University of Lynchburg Board of Trustees added five new members and honored retiring trustees for their years of service, strengthening the school's leadership for the future.

On July 10, Charlotte County EMTs delivered a baby on the roadside as they rushed to Virginia Baptist Hospital — the third roadside delivery this past year following Farmville’s labor unit closure.

The EMTs kept the mother calm during the emergency call.

A report from July 14 revealed that many families faced food challenges this summer as rising costs reduced access to affordable meals in the community — local groups are planning support programs to ease the burden in the coming weeks.

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.

Bespoke Tote Bag Workshop

10:00 – 11:30 AM — Riverviews Artspace — $35.00 — Create a unique tote bag with colorful fabric hummingbirds in a no-sew workshop led by artist Katie Martin.

Old Crow Medicine Show Concert

7-9 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — Pricing not specified — Experience a vibrant celebration of American string-band tradition with a dynamic performance by Old Crow Medicine Show.