Good morning, Lynchburg.

Overflow Coffee Co. has opened a drive-thru-only location at The Wash at New London off U.S. 460 in Lynchburg.

The shop, rooted in faith, is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to noon & Saturday from 7 to 11 a.m.

Cardinal News’s multi-year project funded by the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission revisits William Christian’s Cherokee expedition of 1776, which secured Virginia land and shaped the birth of Southwest Virginia and Kentucky.

Historians note the campaign’s lasting impact on local heritage.

The Lynchburg metro saw wages climb 10.5% this decade, with Campbell County up 24.3%, while the city added 2,408 residents (a 3% increase) thanks to more births and in-migration that outpaced many other Virginia cities.

Continued growth is expected as the demographic trends persist.

Councilman Chris Faraldi calls for accountability after school performance scores show mixed results, with Heritage Elementary improving and Dearington Elementary falling nearly 12 points.

Lynchburg City Schools will review the data at the October 20 board meeting as leaders push for a detailed school-by-school improvement plan and greater parent involvement.

Weekend rain raised Smith Mountain Lake water levels nearly one and a half feet, bringing the lake closer to 791 feet and easing boat ramp access while officials urge boaters to remain cautious on the water.

Lynchburg runner Julie Abbott is training for next month’s New York City Marathon to raise awareness about brain injuries.

She hopes her efforts remind locals that recovery can be challenging (and life after injury is possible) as she raises funds until Oct. 22.