Good morning, Lynchburg.

Sgt. Norman Claytor Jr. served Lynchburg for 26 years and passed away from cancer on Oct.

13 (he was 54), leaving behind a legacy of kindness that is honored by family, friends, and colleagues.

The family honors Cash Gaudio (19-year-old) with a car and truck show today at Blue Ridge Community Church in Forest from noon to 6 p.m. Proceeds will support the Live Like Cash Foundation for student-athlete scholarships.

Three new restaurants officially opened Friday at River Ridge Mall's food hall, offering diverse cuisine including smash burgers, hand-crafted pizza, and Peruvian-style bowls.

They are open regular hours (Mon-Sat, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sun, noon to 6 p.m.) for Lynchburg residents seeking fresh meals.

Bear Theatre is gearing up for its latest production at its local venue; more details on show dates and times will be announced soon.

The local arts group invites community members to enjoy this new theatrical experience.

The Bedford County Board of Education announced that Stewartsville Elementary will close, making it the county's only school set for shutdown, and officials will develop transition plans for affected students.

Lynchburg City Schools released state performance scores showing that only two of 15 schools met expectations, and six schools were rated as needing intensive support.

School board member Jibri Poe said staff will survey families and address the challenges at next Tuesday's meeting.

Lynchburg City Schools will hold a career fair on Saturday, Oct.

24 from 9 to 11 a.m. at a central location to help job seekers connect with local employers.

A George Wythe High School senior with Down syndrome united rival football communities (bridging divides and inspiring mutual respect) during local game events, sparking community pride in Lynchburg.

U.S. energy secretary Chris Wright announced $50 million in federal funds yesterday to upgrade 14 miles of electric transmission lines in Lynchburg.

The project, led by APCo and featuring new sensor technology, will boost grid capacity and lower customer costs by June 2029.