Good morning, Lynchburg.

City officials will hold a remembrance ceremony on Friday, Sept.

11, at Monument Terrace at 10:30 a.m. to mark 25 years since 9/11, with Church and Ninth Streets closing from 10 to 11 a.m. and the event shifting indoors at West Lynchburg Baptist if rain occurs.

WSET’s digital team won a National Edward R.

Murrow Award in the Digital category on Friday, Aug. 14 — the win highlights their excellence in online storytelling in Lynchburg.

A historic bank building in downtown Lynchburg has been transformed into The Vault, a multilevel venue for coffee, brunch and cocktails with live music.

Manager Madison Johnson said the renovated space retains its historic charm while offering distinct experiences throughout the day.

Diesel fuel prices in Virginia rose by more than 13 cents a gallon in the past week (driven by conflicts abroad in the Middle East and Ukraine), raising costs for local drivers who may pay more at the pump in the coming days.

Lynchburg City Schools said student information was mistakenly sent in an email to Linkhorne Middle School’s sixth-grade families Thursday, prompting staff to work with PowerSchool to remove the file and notify Transportation Department & Lynchburg Police Department.

The district is reviewing its process and asks recipients to delete the message.

Lynchburg City Schools announced that all students will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2026-27 school year under USDA programs (no applications are needed).

University of Lynchburg students began moving onto campus Wednesday with help from Movers and Shakers who unloaded vehicles and hauled items up flights of stairs.

Amherst resident William Blakey, a Special Olympics powerlifter, will compete at the USA Games as the only athlete representing Virginia in the national event.