Good morning, Lynchburg.

Heritage Park is closed for a major upgrade project and will reopen next summer, the city announced Monday.

Lynchburg Beacon of Hope announced a leadership change after Executive Director Leidra McQueen departed following 12 years, and Deputy Director Dennis Coan was named interim executive director starting Sept.

4 to continue supporting student success and community partnerships.

Liberty aviation students traveled to Alaska for a mission aviation intensive where MARC pilots guided them on bush flying and ministry support — offering real-world training in mission aviation.

Local officials are urging residents to safely dispose of household hazardous waste to protect public health and the environment.

Residents are advised to follow guidelines when discarding chemicals and paints (details available at designated drop-off centers) in Lynchburg.

A lingering summer heat wave remains into early September with highs near 100 while scattered showers are forecast later this week.

Lynchburg residents experienced variable rain and drought following a summer marked by both record heat and rapidly shifting weather patterns.

On Wednesday, the GLTC Board approved a budget that keeps current service in place next year while upgrading paratransit and microtransit software for easier online scheduling — the transit company is recruiting more drivers to eventually restore Sunday service.

Veterans are urging Lynchburg residents to vote in the upcoming local election.

They believe that casting ballots will strengthen community ties.

Here @ Home is offering healing tips for Healthy Aging Month (providing guidance for locals to boost wellness) with sessions planned throughout September.

Foster’s Foundation is supporting a capital campaign to build new pediatric care rooms that will improve care for local children + the initiative was announced on Sept.

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UVA Health will open a new cancer clinic in Lynchburg this fall to offer local cancer treatments+ hiring for clinical positions will soon begin to support the facility.

This weekend, local venues host live music, a rodeo, a horse and livestock show, and the Harvest Wine Festival — events that offer residents varied options to enjoy community life.

Lakers coach Redick returned to Star City on Sept.

2 and greeted local fans at his visit — marking a notable moment for the community as his presence highlights his ongoing impact in sports.