Good morning, Lynchburg.

Ziggy, an eight-year-old black and white pit mix at the Lynchburg Humane Society, spent one year in care and is now pet of the month with waived adoption fees.

He loves snuggles, is crate trained, and gets along well with small dogs.

Macy is an 8-year-old hound mix waiting for her forever home at the Lynchburg Humane Society; she has spent two years at the shelter and is great with kids (and other dogs).

Ret. LCpl. Duncan 'Matty' Mathis and his family received a new home donated by Homes for Our Troops + a ribbon cutting ceremony marked this important milestone.

Lynchburg Covenant Fellowship is hosting its second annual LEGO Home Building Contest through Aug.

31 at the Community Market, where 14 entries by youth and one business compete for cash prizes and a chance to win additional LEGO kits as visitors cast $1 votes to support affordable housing efforts.

Royalty (an 11-year-old tan mixed breed dog) has been at the Lynchburg Humane Society for one year and is looking for a home that treats her like a queen; she loves car rides and socializing with friends.

A community mural is being painted on 12th Street to help revitalize the Diamond Hill neighborhood in Lynchburg.

The project is part of a broader local effort to brighten public spaces and boost community pride.

Lynchburg Regional Airport received a $5.26 million federal grant to fund its North Apron Landside Development project, which will add roads, parking, and utility extensions for new aviation business opportunities.

The City contracted J+M Infrastructure to begin planning for future jobs and local hands-on learning.

Consumer Reports advises parents to watch for live lice or nits near the scalp after summer adventures may have exposed kids to head lice.

Experts say that over-the-counter treatments likely will not work so wet combing or prescription options remain best.

Health experts in Lynchburg advise parents to update their children’s vaccines before school starts.

Pediatrician Kimberly Giuliano of Cleveland Clinic Children’s says safe immunizations protect kids and others — especially during National Immunization Awareness Month.

The FDA recalled jalapenos linked to a salmonella outbreak that sickened 345 people since June from a Sinaloa grower, and restaurants including Chipotle + QDOBA have stopped using the product; Lynchburg diners in local Mexican-style eateries should monitor for symptoms and consult a doctor if needed.

Local experts warn that the end of the Medicare Part D subsidy cap may lead to higher prescription premiums for seniors; new cost details for 2027 will be released in September and seniors are urged to review their options during open enrollment from Oct.

15 to Dec. 7.