Good morning, Lynchburg.

Amherst resident Charlene Ryan recalled how she escaped from the Pentagon on Sept.

11, 2001, running through hallways filled with smoke and debris as she led a small group to an Army office for help (she described dodging burning wreckage and urgent calls to run).

Construction began on the new Miller Park Pool in Lynchburg as Jamerson-Lewis Construction aims to complete the project by June 2027 for the summer season.

Shawn Davis, a former Long Island firefighter, lined his Lynchburg yard with 343 American flags to honor firefighters lost on 9/11.

The display lights up each evening (highlighting a Freedom Flag representing the three affected sites) and serves as a reminder for neighbors to remember the sacrifice made.

Virginia Metal Treating has moved from leased space to its own facility with a 20,000 sqft expansion, completed during the pandemic.

The move supports the company’s growth and local investment in Lynchburg.

Gov. Spanberger announced that Twain Lumber Company will invest $7.4 million to reopen the former Teal Jones sawmill in Henry County, creating 74 jobs + buying $51.2 million in Virginia-grown forest products over three years.

The project upgrades capacity from 20 to 108 million board feet.

University of Lynchburg reported a surplus exceeding $3M and a record endowment with rising first-year enrollment, which supports expanded career-focused degree pathways and advising.

Liberty University set a record with 4,838 new residential students enrolling and over 16,000 on-campus learners joining — total enrollment reached 167,000 as the campus prepares for the upcoming term.

Lynchburg's Water Resources announced it would temporarily supply extra water to the Wards Road and Timberlake Road areas in Campbell County due to drought conditions.

Approximately 4,000 customers may experience discolored water (running cold water for 3–5 minutes clears it) during the transfer.

The Center for Pediatric Therapies in Lynchburg celebrates its 25th year by providing occupational, physical, speech, and behavioral therapies to help children reach their fullest potential.

The center supports families across Lynchburg and Central Virginia.