What Others are Saying...

Lynchburg

• #FifthStreet: Phase IV streetscape construction/utility work starts Tuesday, Oct 14. Expect lane shifts and detours between Main & Park Ave; project timing and closures outlined by the city and WSET. https://www.wdbj7.com
• #Downtown: The 1200–1300 blocks of Main St. reopened to vehicle traffic Oct 10 after a 10-month closure—near-term punch list work still ahead. WSET+1
• #Business: Venue Cinemas sets Oct 26 as its final day of operations at The Plaza. WSET
• #Schools: The Lynchburg City School Board voted to move forward with metal detectors (vendor/pricing work in Oct–Nov; trial school to be announced). WSET

Campbell County

• Drug investigation: Five arrests (fentanyl, meth, firearms seized) after searches in the Gladys area; one suspect remains wanted. WSET
• Roads: VDOT installing all-way stops (with rumble strips & flashing 48" stop signs) the week of Oct 20 to improve safety at targeted Campbell Co. intersections. WSET

Bedford County

• Schools: Parents pushed back on a proposal to redistrict Forest-zone elementaries that could move 143 students; no vote yet. WSET

Appomattox County

• Missing teens: Warrants issued as the search continues for two 17-year-olds last seen on video near Temple University (Philadelphia); officials emphasize safety first. https://www.wdbj7.com+2WSET+2

Nelson & regional travel notes

• Bridge/ramp work that may affect Lynchburg-area drivers this week: night closures on the US-460/501 Candlers Mountain Rd eastbound ramp, plus assorted county-level closures; VDOT’s weekly alert covers Oct 13–19. Virginia Department of Transportation

Quick sports note

• Liberty University football snapped its skid, beating UTEP 19–8 on Oct 8; defense allowed just 167 yards. ESPN.com+1