Good morning, Lynchburg.

Gardner demonstrated kokedama plant art on Oct.

20—sparking local interest in a creative way to add nature to home spaces.

The Lynchburg City School Board discussed state performance results that showed 13 of 15 schools below expectations.

Board members said community support—including assistance for over 70 percent of economically disadvantaged students—will be key to improving instruction.

Liberty University today opened The Champion Center, a 64,000 sqft facility that features its history, prayer space, theater, and versatile event venues in Lynchburg.

The center supports campus events and community functions.

Liberty University’s CARE and Support Office now offers Celebrate Recovery groups through Flames (Re)ignited to help students overcome personal challenges.

The groups provide a supportive, Christian community on campus.

Lynchburg native Julie Abbott, who survived a traumatic brain injury at 19, will run the New York City Marathon on Nov.

1 to raise health awareness. She hopes the race will support others recovering from brain injuries & remind them there is hope.

A local chef addressed food insecurity challenges in Virginia hometowns on Tuesday, Oct.

20, explaining community gaps in access to fresh food (and urging local support for sustainable efforts). His remarks add to ongoing discussions on regional food resources.

Local experts provided car maintenance tips ahead of winter to help drivers prepare for colder weather; the advice was featured in WDBJ7+ Top Local Headlines.