What Others are Saying...

A mix of lifestyle appeal, community happenings, and a few emerging concerns shaped the week are what others are saying across Greater Lynchburg. A national spotlight from Investopedia positioned Lynchburg as an increasingly attractive and affordable retirement destination, while locally, WSET reported a seasonal surge in tick-related ER visits alongside the return of a youth trout fishing program. The News & Advance highlighted spring’s arrival with its annual Garden Day coverage, while WSLS reported on growing calls for transparency following the resignation of E.C. Glass High School’s principal. Regionally, Cardinal News continues to follow BWX Technologies’ push to demonstrate the promise of next-generation nuclear fuel, underscoring the area’s role in broader energy innovation.

Blue Ridge Foothills City Emerges as a Peaceful Retreat Attracting Retirees Today A recent national feature spotlighted Lynchburg as one of the more attractive and affordable retirement locations in the U.S., citing cost of living, outdoor amenities, and community feel. Investopedia

Tick season surges across the region as CDC reports record ER visits for bites WSET

Youth-only trout program returns to Lynchburg, offering kids a chance to fish WSET

A Garden Day guide News & Advance (paywall)

E.C. Glass principal’s resignation sparks calls for transparency WSLS

After years of development, BWX Technologies hopes to prove the value of tiny nuclear fuel particles Cardinal News