Good morning, Lynchburg.

Nathaniel Pridemore, 33, of Lynchburg pleaded guilty Friday to four felony counts for assaulting corrections officers at Blue Ridge Regional Jail—witnesses said he punched one officer, bit two, and bent another’s fingers after he did not follow orders while on suicide watch.

Lynchburg Police are seeking help finding missing 16-year-old girl De’Riona Alexander, who was last seen on Grove Street in July and is described as 5'4" with black hair that may have blonde streaks and weighing between 150 and 160 pounds—tips should be reported immediately.

Lynchburg City Council will hold a public hearing on September 23 at 7:00 p.m. to invite community comments on the draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for fiscal 2025 (CAPER).

Outgoing Lynchburg Police Chief Ryan Zuidema ended nearly 30 years in service when he left Lynchburg on Friday, September 5 for a chief role in Wilmington—he said that completing the new headquarters project and building strong department bonds marked his career milestone.

Deputy Louis Goldman filed a defamation lawsuit against prosecutor Lyle Carver and deputy prosecutor Amber Drumheller in Lynchburg Circuit Court on August 20, alleging that false statements made during an April 2021 COVID-19 vaccination clinic hurt his reputation and ended his law enforcement career; he now works as a school resource officer at Amherst County High School (he is seeking $300,000 plus costs).

Lynchburg Virginia Elvis Festival 2025

September 11-14 — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $30-$500 — Celebrate the King with top Elvis tribute artists and a chance to compete for $20,000 at this tribute festival.

Solacoustix Live Jazz Experience

6-10 p.m. — The Glass House — Dinner and drinks available — Enjoy a night of world-class Jazz, Blues, and Soul in a sophisticated setting.

Songs For Littles

10 AM – 12 PM — Millie's Living Cafe — Free entry — Enjoy live children's music and playtime with award-winning musician Sara Ernst.

Mods & Rockers 2025

7 p.m. – 8 p.m. — Three Roads Brewing — $40 — Experience the thrill of scooters and motorcycles with group rides, live music, and fun competitions.

Lynchburg Art Festival

10 AM – 4 PM — E.C. Glass High School Grounds — Free entry — Celebrate over fifty years of artistic talent with original works from local artists.

Brain & Cognition Workshop

6-7:30 p.m. — Millie's Living Cafe — $15 — Explore memory and cognitive health while enjoying complimentary brain-boosting tea.

LSO Presents: Bold Sounds & Bright Stars

An incredible performance by the fully professional Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra (LSO), led by music director David Glover, featuring some of the greatest works of classical music, including Beethoven's Third Symphony, Piazzolla's Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, and Vaughn Williams' English Folk Song Suite.

Black Violin Live Concert

7:00-8:30 PM — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $30 – $78 — Experience the genre-blending sounds of Grammy-nominated duo Black Violin.

An Evening with Melissa Etheridge

7-9 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $48 – $107 — Experience the raw energy and powerful vocals of rock icon Melissa Etheridge live on stage.

Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2025

10 AM – 11 AM — Linkhorne Middle School — Registration required — A five-week running program for kids from Pre-K to 8th grade promoting health and activity.