Good morning, Lynchburg.

Today, Lynchburg Fire Chief Brad Creasy led a ceremony at the memorial fountain to honor 24 firefighters who died in the line of duty over 143 years (with bells and bagpipes marking the tribute).

Drivers should exercise extra caution as deer mating season approaches; nearly half of Virginia’s deer-related crashes last year occurred from October to December – AAA advises scanning for movement and slowing down in early mornings and evenings to avoid collisions.

Geenex Power is proposing the Beck Creek Energy project in Amherst County (near Joshua Falls substation) to use small modular reactors for up to 650 megawatts.

The company plans community meetings and will file a local permit application in 2027 as studies continue.

Today, Lynchburg drivers face higher gas prices as AAA reports regular gas now costs about $4.15 a gallon, up $1.23 since last year & some stations offer slightly lower prices while experts say smooth driving can help save fuel.

Campbell County passed a unanimous resolution Tuesday opposing the 115-mile Valley Link transmission line that local residents fear will harm the landscape and property values — developers say it will enhance grid reliability for homes, schools and businesses.

Construction workers guided the final beam into place for Lynchburg General Hospital’s new tower Tuesday, Oct.

6, marking a key milestone in the project. Work continues as the hospital expansion nears completion.

Panda Express pledged $500,000 over eight years to fund new therapy equipment at Carilion Children’s pediatric gym, expanding the Panda Cares Center of Hope at the Tanglewood facility (designed to help children improve strength and coordination) during a Tuesday ribbon-cutting ceremony.