Good morning, Lynchburg.

Achieve of Central Virginia held an open house today to mark Disability Employment Awareness Month and celebrate its longtime support for adults with disabilities.

The event showcased facility upgrades and programs that help build life skills + foster independence.

The new drought monitor released on Thursday shows improved conditions in central and southwest Virginia after Hurricane Isaias brought needed rain over the weekend.

Lynchburg shifted from severe to moderate drought while counties like Campbell and Bedford saw gains, though Halifax and Charlotte continue to need more rain.

UVA Health expert Kyle Enfield explained that pneumonic plague — a severe lung infection caused by Yersinia pestis — has been linked to a lab exposure in Siberia earlier this month; he stressed that Virginians need not worry and should focus on common local respiratory viruses.

Doctors and university students are offering free memory screenings in Lynchburg to help residents check for early signs of memory loss.

Local health officials announced the initiative on Oct. 15 and will share additional details + screening locations soon.

Doctors and Liberty University students offer free memory screenings every Thursday morning at West Lynchburg Baptist Church to check memory and thinking skills; led by Dr. David Crews (a neuropsychologist), the event includes blood pressure and BMI checks and interested participants should call 434-515-0445 to schedule.

A local oncologist is helping patients navigate a cancer diagnosis by simplifying treatment discussions & connecting them to essential support services.

His approach aims to reduce stress and clarify treatment options in our community.

Top disc golfers will compete for a $50,000 purse at Ivy Hill this weekend as about 30 qualified players (men and women) vie for the Powerball Cup title; women tee off at 8:45 a.m. while men follow at about 1:15 p.m.

The Disc Golf Pro Tour tournament kicked off Thursday at Ivy Hill Golf Club in Forest and will run through Sunday, featuring 50+ world pros competing for a total prize pool of about $350,000.

Community members are invited to come out and support the event.

The Virginia High School League updated playoff rankings this week with several regions using new, region-based systems as teams prepare for the regular season to end on Nov.

7. Final rankings will be tabulated in early November to set postseason qualifiers.