Good morning, Lynchburg.

Virginians brace for a busy holiday travel season as 3.4 million people will take roads + 186,000 will fly, with Lynchburg Regional Airport advising passengers to arrive two hours early.

AAA and travel experts recommend avoiding peak rush hour for a smoother trip.

Lynchburg Daily Bread will serve holiday meals today from 10:15 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. at 721 Clay Street; the soup kitchen relies on community-donated hams and volunteer support to bring extra cheer for Christmas.

Hundreds of Lynchburg shoppers visited River Ridge Tuesday for last-minute Christmas gifts as they prepared for Christmas Day on Thursday.

State Farm has reminded Lynchburg residents to review a holiday safety checklist that helps prevent cooking, candle or Christmas tree fires, eases pet stress and deters parking lot thefts.

Homeowners are advised to test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, clear walkways and secure valuables to stay safe this holiday season.

A Lynchburg woman is searching for a painting of her late service dog Curtis after it was donated to Mission Thrift six months ago, while her other painting of Bear has been returned and she urges anyone with information to contact her on Facebook.

Star City Gas prices dropped another 3.8 cents per gallon today, as local drivers may benefit from a slowly easing fuel market trend.

Lynchburg’s Jubilee Family Development Center on Florida Ave has reached half of its $1 million goal to expand its Astronaut Leland Melvin STEM center, adding a patio, ADA ramp and new classrooms including the Mark Spain Media Center.

Construction will begin in August 2026.

This holiday season, Virginia State Police is increasing DUI enforcement and sobriety checkpoints through January 1 to remind drivers on Cloverdale Road to plan ahead and avoid alcohol-impaired driving.

Local government officials and business leaders are reviewing how the Schedule III reclassification of marijuana (expected to ease research, regulation and commerce) will influence policies in Lynchburg and SWVA.

Detailed guidance from state regulators is anticipated soon.

The Lynchburg Humane Society is building a 12,000 sqft affordable vet clinic at its shelter that will offer flexible pricing + payment plans for wellness care and surgeries.

Construction began in July and will finish in November to help ease rising vet costs.

New Year’s at Noon

10 AM – 1 PM — Amazement Square — Admission required — Glow into 2026 with dancing, crafts, and a balloon drop under dazzling lights.

BrickUniverse: The Immersive Brick Experience 2026

10 AM - 4 PM — River Ridge — Starting at $18 — Experience breathtaking LEGO creations and interactive building zones at this family-friendly event.

Tusk: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute

7:30 PM - 1:30 AM — Academy Center of the Arts — Ticket info not provided — Experience note-perfect renditions of Fleetwood Mac classics from a seasoned tribute band.