Good morning, Lynchburg.

Wawa will open its first store in Lynchburg on Thursday, Oct.

23 at the Rosedale Development. A ribbon-cutting ceremony starts at 8:30 a.m.—the store will offer limited t-shirts to the first 200 customers and free hot coffee until Oct. 26 while planning more locations in the coming years.

State and local officials along with Southern Air employees gathered at the company’s large fabrication facility in Lynchburg to honor its milestone as the first company in Virginia to meet the highest standard in employee safety and health excellence in construction (an award that highlights its commitment to worker well-being).

The second phase of the James River Streambank Restoration project will soon begin as the Amherst County Service Authority awarded the bid — the work is planned to stabilize the river bank — and is expected to reduce erosion.

Vitamin String Quartet Concert

7-9 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — Ticket prices may vary — Experience innovative string arrangements that blend classical, hip-hop, rock, and pop music.

Blue Ridge Line Dancing Festival 2025

3-10 p.m. — Art Alley — No refunds — Kick up your boots and enjoy line dancing with great performers in Lynchburg!

Roanoke Ballet Theatre Presents Dracula

3:00 – 4:30 PM — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $20 – $75 — Experience the haunting ballet that brings Bram Stoker's legendary vampire to life with stunning choreography and music.

4th Annual Fall Festival

10 AM – 3 PM — The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox — Free entry — Celebrate the season with live music, food, and family-friendly activities in a historic setting.

Phil Vassar: 25 Years of Paradise Tour

7:30-10 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $39–$92 — Celebrate Phil Vassar’s enduring hits and vibrant performance at this special anniversary tour.

15th Annual Mabel Glass Craft Fair

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Heritage United Methodist Church — Free entry — Explore unique crafts and local creations at this beloved community fair.

Puccini’s Madame Butterfly

November 7-9 — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $15-$240 — Experience the heart-wrenching tale of love and betrayal in one of opera's most beloved classics.

MARCUS 2025

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — Randolph College — Registration includes meals — Presenting undergraduate scholarship across various disciplines.