Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of September.
Good morning, Lynchburg.
💼 Business
Lynchburg’s Small Business Development Center now provides free advice for food business owners interested in launching or expanding their ventures.
Maria Niechwiadowicz guides entrepreneurs with expert assistance to turn recipes into viable businesses.
🎭 Culture
Lynchburg residents celebrated the third annual Party on Pierce with guided tours and live music that highlighted the area’s rich history—an event honoring the legacy of prominent African Americans in the neighborhood.
🎓 Education
Lynchburg nonprofit Jubilee broke ground on a major expansion at its Astronaut Leland Melvin STEM Center on Florida Avenue last Friday and is adding five classrooms, a patio, a garden and an accessible ramp.
Classes will continue during construction, which is expected to finish by summer 2027 to boost local STEM opportunities.
Staunton River Middle School special education teacher Leah Eckard was honored in August as the Extra Mile Educator by WSLS/Blue Eagle Credit Union, receiving $250 for herself and $250 for the school (Bedford County).
Her recognition highlights her kindness and commitment to building strong student relationships.
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