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Monday, September 15th, 2025
Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Operation Christmas Child hosted its Fall Kickoff event on Saturday, September 13th at Forest Baptist Church where volunteers served international desserts and held a trivia game show—highlighting its work to deliver gift-filled shoeboxes to children in over 100 countries. The nonprofit aims to brighten the holidays for kids who might not otherwise have one. WSET
- ➤ A World War II veteran was laid to rest in a ceremony on September 14th in Lynchburg. Family and community members gathered to honor his service and memory. WDBJ7
- ➤ Dozens of Lynchburg residents gathered on Saturday morning at Monument Terrace for the annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Challenge to honor first responders by climbing 14 times to represent 2,071 steps—organizers said the event, sponsored by Freedom Defense Group, recalled the sacrifices of both first responders and military members. WSET
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Bike Porch is a local shop where riders can buy new bikes or get repairs on their current ones—its friendly space welcomes cyclists of all levels. The News & Advance
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lynchburg City Schools Superintendent Kristy Somerville-Midgette presented a $60M capital improvement plan at a joint school board and city council meeting, detailing future projects like roofing, track resurfacing, and building envelope upgrades over fiscal years FY26 to FY28. The plan also calls for moving up repairs at Sandusky Elementary for safety reasons—addressing urgent infrastructure needs for the schools. The News & Advance
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bedford County supervisors reviewed a report Tuesday outlining strategic goals to improve technology, boost broadband access and study redeveloping the former Montvale school on U.S. 460— they also approved a resolution to accept additional proceeds from an opioid settlement to help cover drug treatment and interdiction costs. The News & Advance
- ➤ Candidates on the November ballot met at Diamond Hill Baptist Church on Thursday to discuss city council roles and key issues such as education, employment, and voting rights. Most candidates, including those for House District 52, commonwealth’s attorney and treasurer, presented their views as residents prepare to vote on Nov. 4. The News & Advance
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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