Good morning, Lynchburg.

On Aug. 10, Our Lady of Nazareth launched the 'Grown Here at Home' Giving Garden project to help local residents share and access homegrown produce (full details on location and schedules will follow).

The initiative aims to strengthen community connections.

Strong winds knocked down power lines and trees Monday evening in Lynchburg, prompting fire crews to respond to calls and caution drivers to treat intersections with no signals as four-way stops.

E.C. Glass is undergoing renovations at its Lynchburg facility, with work set to continue in the coming days + updates on the project have not yet been detailed.

Lynchburg Regional Airport received a $5.2M federal grant to expand its infrastructure.

The funds will pay for roads, parking + site work as the airport prepares a future hangar facility that could boost local aviation jobs.

Eagle Plaza management announced a ban on FCHS student parking and warned that violators will have their vehicles towed immediately (the new rule affects the plaza near the school campus).

Officials say one Lynchburg fire station is temporarily closed while inspections are underway — updates on its reopening will be provided soon.

Food recalls, like the recent jalapeño recall over salmonella, remind residents to check their groceries.

They are advised to discard recalled products & seek care if they experience high fever or severe stomach pain.

Demolition of the former Appomattox Garment Factory began today in Lynchburg, clearing the site for future development.