Good morning, Lynchburg.

Local organizers are launching the Week Without Driving event in Lynchburg to invite residents to try alternatives like biking, walking, or transit later this week (details will be shared locally).

The 100 Mile Yard Sale begins today along Route 29—from Amherst to Danville—and continues through Sunday.

Local vendors will offer a variety of unique items for community members looking to browse and buy.

Several local restaurants closed over the past year as rising costs and business decisions forced owners to change plans — the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance now helps owners secure resources to stay afloat.

Delicias, a Salvadoran restaurant known for its pupusas on Waterlick Road, closed today as rising costs made it unsustainable.

The next tenant will keep popular menu items & offer familiar flavors to longtime patrons.

Dutch Bros Coffee will open its first Lynchburg drive-thru store on Timberlake Road by the end of 2026, offering specialty coffee, energy drinks, and other beverages designed for convenience and speed.

Liberty University released its annual Clery Act report today showing a jump in on-campus rape reports (with 58 reported in 2025) and launched its new ‘Speak Up’ campaign to encourage reporting, while Virginia Tech will share its report later today.

An anonymous University of Lynchburg alumnus and longtime employee will leave his entire $1.2365 million retirement account to support future initiatives at the institution.

The planned gift is expected to benefit students and campus projects.

Early SCHEV estimates show that undergraduate enrollment is steady at Virginia’s public four-year colleges with a 1% rise this fall, while graduate numbers drop.

Local schools — including the University of Lynchburg — are testing shorter degree programs to retain students and support career paths.

Campbell County has drawn 1+ million gallons of water daily from Lynchburg for nearly three weeks because the Big Otter River’s flow dropped due to drought, and officials say mandatory water restrictions may follow if low levels persist.

Virginia regulators will hold a public hearing on Oct.

19 to review Appalachian Power’s request to raise residential base rates by $9.10, with a second evidentiary hearing on Oct. 20 and a switch effective after Mar. 1. Residents can register their comments by Oct. 15.