Good morning, Lynchburg.

Community members gathered at Lynchburg City Stadium for the Walk to End Alzheimer's, honoring loved ones affected by the disease and raising funds for research and caregiver support.

They walked two laps and raised $23,000 so far toward a $115,000 goal.

Three new restaurants opened at River Ridge Mall's food hall on Friday, Oct.

16, offering thin-pressed burgers, scratch-made pizzas, and Peruvian-inspired bowls — adding fresh dining choices for local residents.

Central Virginia Community College is joining forces with Piedmont Virginia Community College with support from Centra Health to expand surgical technology education in Central Virginia — the effort will boost training opportunities for local students.

The Virginia Department of Education released state performance results for the 2025-26 school year, showing how Lynchburg-area schools fared under the School Performance and Support Framework.

The report will inform future improvements in local education.

Community members in Lynchburg gathered at the Registrar's Office at 3 p.m. on Sunday for the Souls to the Polls rally marking the first day of early voting ahead of the November election.

The event, following several church visits, encouraged residents to cast their ballots.