Good morning, Lynchburg.

Bedford County leaders are offering a $30,000 matching grant program to help childcare providers upgrade facilities, add classrooms, or train staff—efforts that aim to ease long waitlists.

Applications opened on September 15 and must be submitted by October 24, with funding decisions coming in December.

City of Lynchburg congratulated the Hillcats on winning the Carolina League Championship after the team beat the Columbia Fireflies 8—2 to secure its ninth title—city officials praised the players and staff for their hard work.

The final phase of the Fifth Street project will start next month near downtown Lynchburg—this phase will add new water lines, storm water fixes, sewer upgrades, and better sidewalks.

The project began in 2009 and will finish in December while drivers see new detours from Taylor Street to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge.

The Bedford County EDA is launching its second year of a child care facilities grant — the program supports local providers and aims to expand access to quality child care in the community.

Centra broke ground on a new hospital tower on September 18th — the project marked the first phase of construction.

For the week of September 18, records show multiple property transfers in the Lynchburg area with sale prices ranging from $15,000 to $735,000 in counties such as Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Campbell — and within the City of Lynchburg.

The data offers a clear snapshot of local real estate activity by detailing transactions between various sellers and buyers.

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.

Masterworx Community Theater: Newsies - The Musical

7-10 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — VIP tickets available — Experience the excitement of Newsies in an engaging community theater setting.

Wine & Garlic Festival

11 AM – 5 PM — Rebec Vineyards — Admission fee may apply — Enjoy two days of garlic-themed fun with wine tastings, music, and family activities.

Masterworx Community Theater: Newsies - The Musical

2-5 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of the Broadway hit as local talent brings the story of young newsboys to life.

Vitamin String Quartet Concert

7-9 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — Ticket prices may vary — Experience innovative string arrangements that blend classical, hip-hop, rock, and pop music.