Good morning, Lynchburg.

Major repairs on John Lynch Memorial Bridge have been completed including deck fixes, expansion joint reconstruction, and an epoxy overlay — a new shared-use path now connects downtown Lynchburg and Madison Heights to offer a safer route for pedestrians and cyclists.

The Amazing Mile Children’s Run in downtown Lynchburg celebrates its 25th year by offering quarter-mile, half-mile and mile races for children + an evening festival with food trucks, discovery tables and face painting.

The event brings families together to enjoy the community.

Free Fishing Days will be held this weekend at select local fishing spots to give residents a chance to fish without paying.

Organizers say the event aims to bring the community outdoors + support family-friendly activities.

Prayer Edition Co. is set to open in a former Airbnb in downtown Lynchburg this fall.

Owned by Skyla Jones and her sons, it will offer faith-based apparel and lifestyle items (focusing on prayer, community, and family) that support local values.

Downtown Lynchburg celebrated Dolly Day on 9/25 as over 24 local businesses offered themed specials, pink treats, and tribute menus honoring Dolly Parton’s music, kindness, and legacy (including nods to her hit song '9 to 5').

Residents joined in to enjoy the festive spirit and local creativity.

Downtown Lynchburg businesses celebrated Dolly Day today honoring Dolly Parton with a Dolly-inspired display from Threaded Collective, special coffee from Cafe Monte Bello and pink-glazed donuts from Hill City Donuts.

The celebration coincided with Danville’s Dolly Walk that boosted Imagination Library sign-ups by over 100 families.

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg is planning a teen center designed to offer recreation, career exposure & academic support with input from local teens.

The project will address community needs and tailor services for older teens.

At a city council meeting on Sept.

22, Lynchburg Fire Marshal Candace Brown explained the fire risks of lithium-ion batteries as she outlined fire prevention measures for officials.

Ronald Hogsten, a Liberty University sports management graduate from 2017, was sworn in as a brigadier general in the U.S. Army; his appointment marks a milestone in military leadership.

White Rock Elementary School in Lynchburg was approved as a historic landmark by the state Board of Historic Resources for listing on the Virginia Landmarks Register.

Today, several streets are closed for the Virginia 10 Miler as the race course runs from E.C.

Glass High School along Langhorne Road, Rivermont Terrace, and nearby roads from 6:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Residents should use alternate routes during the closures.

Liberty University beat Coastal Carolina 34 to 17 Thursday evening in Conway, S.C. as Makai Jackson scored two touchdowns & Kam Davis rushed for 166 yards; the Flames improved to 3-1 & will face Delaware Friday, Oct.

2 at 7:00 p.m.

Heritage's AJ Coles was voted The News & Advance Athlete of the Week after a strong two-way performance in the Jug Bowl game against E.C.

Glass, honoring his key role in boosting his team's play.