Good morning, Lynchburg.

More than 250 local women gathered on Thursday at the University of Lynchburg for the 24th annual M.A.A.M.

Luncheon + raised $27,000 to fund free mammograms and diagnostic services provided by Centra.

FIVE18 Services will soon combine three Lynchburg offices under one roof to open its new Center for Thriving Families.

The center will offer family-focused help to local residents.

Chick-fil-A on Wards Road in Lynchburg is renovating its indoor play area (a feature removed during the pandemic) and will soon reopen it with themed elements and activities for children.

Desmond Doss' son donated a display model of his father's Medal of Honor to Lynchburg's historic childhood home, now a counseling center for veterans.

The exhibit will soon be on permanent view, linking the legacy of a World War II hero with local support for veteran healing.

School officials announced that Lynchburg City Schools received a $250,000 state grant to upgrade security at nine schools today.

The funding will support badge readers, electronic key boxes & camera upgrades as part of a broader capital improvement plan.

Rustburg High School inducted eight athletes into its new Hall of Fame Friday night at halftime during the football game against Liberty Christian — the event honored outstanding careers including that of coach Katie Bigham who won state championships.

Campbell County passed a resolution opposing the 115-mile Valley Link Transmission Line proposed to meet growing power needs, and the project is under review by the State Corporation Commission with routes still being considered + construction is set to begin in 2028 if approved.

Geenex Energy revealed a possible small modular reactor project at Joshua Falls Road and Galts Mill Road in Amherst County.

County supervisors and local stakeholders will review rezoning requirements and community impact as Geenex plans public meetings in November.