Good morning, Lynchburg.

Mission Thrift clears its warehouse by offering over 30,000 clothing items and shoes for $3 each.

The sale runs today from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. outside Calvary Chapel on Timberlake Road, with proceeds supporting Sports Outreach and Freedom 4/24 and drivers advised to expect traffic delays.

The Virginia Department of Education released state performance scores showing that Amherst County’s seven public schools improved while the only high school dropped from Distinguished to Meets Expectations — officials await further explanation.

Liberty University was named as one of several schools considered for America’s Corps of Cadets program, which was announced last week at Marine Corps Base Quantico.

If selected, the school will gain Distinguished Military College status to boost leadership training and campus culture for its more than 40000 military affiliated students.

Governor Spanberger announced more than $67M to help families lower energy bills by funding home repairs that fix leaks, improve insulation, and address mold.

Lynchburg residents may soon benefit from local programs delivered by the state’s Housing Department.

A local author celebrated a 40th birthday by completing a half marathon in Lynchburg on Oct.

8 — the run attracted supportive cheers along the route.

Consumer Reports warns Lynchburg residents that smart home appliances may expose personal data; expert Steve Blair advises updating device firmware and using a separate WiFi network (a key privacy tip) to lower risk.

Homeowners are urged to review their privacy settings.