Good morning, Lynchburg.

A local ministry purchased a home in October and plans to renovate it for affordable housing that supports individuals, couples, and families leaving homelessness—partnering with Renovation Alliance to repurpose motel rooms for future residents.

Tharp Funeral Home in Lynchburg has launched an online tribute and placed memorial books for Dolly Parton that have drawn over one million views and thousands of messages.

The service will deliver the memorial books in time for her funeral.

A local woman sewed quilts for a nonprofit that supports vulnerable residents, as reported yesterday.

The initiative aims to boost community care + provide essential comfort to those in need.

A young entrepreneur launched a nonprofit thrift shop on Thursday, Aug.

27 to offer affordable items and direct proceeds to local programs. The new store aims to support community projects + foster neighborhood engagement.

Randolph College recorded its highest enrollment ever with nearly 936 students and a large incoming class including over 250 freshmen and 25 transfers.

The college is renovating Webb Hall for $13 million and will add new programs such as women’s flag football next fall.

Lynchburg City Schools reported SOL reading and math pass rates of 58% and 51%, which are below state averages; science scores remained steady at 60% (officials will share improvement steps in October).

Local middle schoolers gathered at Café Book on Wed., Aug.

26 to share creative ideas during a discussion event — a friendly space for young voices — that sparked plenty of conversation in the community.

The VDH is asking residents for help identifying eight individuals discovered after Hurricane Camile in 1969 & says any details—even small ones—could provide long-awaited answers for affected families.

The Local Office on Aging will host its 4th Annual Legal Safety Conference (held at a Lynchburg community center) to offer seniors practical legal guidance.

The event is scheduled for later this month with details forthcoming.

Hometown Health detailed five ways for seniors to prevent slips, trips and falls, advising on simple changes at home and on the move.

The guidance was released Thursday, Aug. 27 to help seniors reduce risks + stay active.

High school football ignites community spirit as families, students and alumni gather tonight for games across Central and Southwest Virginia — an event that builds pride along with discipline and teamwork.

Local schools keep this cherished tradition alive as the season begins.