Good morning, Lynchburg.

Lynchburg children and families attended Cops and Cones, a community event at Craveables in Candlers Station on Aug.

19 where local police officers engaged with attendees and served free ice cream. Organizers plan similar events in the future.

Andy (a playful one-year-old Bull Terrier mix with a heart-shaped nose) has been at the League for Animal Protection since June and is seeking a home where he can enjoy exercise, play with other dogs, and learn basic manners.

Dave’s Hot Chicken opened on Wards Road today with Nashville-style hot chicken that ranges from Lite Mild to Reaper + the grand opening runs from 11 a.m. until midnight, and the restaurant is hiring local crew to serve students and residents.

Dublin-based startup Narro Trucks delivered its first electric utility vehicle to Pulaski County on Wednesday, launching a program designed to boost local jobs and sustainable transport plus local leaders including Congressman Morgan Griffith highlighted the project’s regional impact.

The Southwest Virginia Bee Festival will take place in Lynchburg this weekend and offer family-friendly activities, educational sessions on beekeeping, and local vendor booths for visitors to explore.

Gas prices in Virginia rose after a week of decline, with AAA reporting that on Aug.

20 regular gas cost $3.86 a gallon, premium gas was $4.75, and diesel about $5.59 amid rising crude oil and shipping concerns.

Today, students and faculty at University of Lynchburg welcomed new president Dr. Sally Selden as classes began, and she outlined plans to add 600 new students next year, integrate artificial intelligence in all programs, and offer three-year degrees in public health and education to boost student success.

Liberty University students moved in on Wednesday for their first day of campus life in Lynchburg + students settled into dorms and classrooms as the move-in day kicked off the term.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced more than $500K in agriculture and forestry grants for 14 communities in Central Virginia, with Appomattox FFA receiving $50K to build a 12,500 sqft ag complex for youth and livestock producers.

The grants will boost local farming and support rural economic growth.

FDA upgraded its recall of GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries to a Class I recall on Aug.

20 due to potential E. coli contamination — 12 people were infected and four hospitalized, so consumers with these items at Publix should check their freezers and return or discard them.