Empire Fleet Vintage offers sales before shutting its doors
WSET
The longtime local business announced it will hold sales as it prepares to close, drawing attention from customers and collectors alike.

🏈 Liberty’s Jamey Chadwell recovering from surgery to address a serious medical condition
libertyflames.com
Liberty University’s head football coach is recovering after undergoing surgery, with the university expressing optimism about his recovery.

🌊 Smith Mountain Lake reaches lowest water levels in nearly a decade
News & Advance (paywall)
Officials and residents are monitoring water levels as the popular lake drops to levels not seen in years, raising concerns for recreation and the local economy.

🏗️ Project to transform vacant Lynchburg building into a day care center up for approval Tuesday
Cardinal News
A proposal to repurpose a long-vacant Lynchburg building into a childcare center is scheduled to go before city officials for approval this week.

🔥 Lynchburg family loses home, launches GoFundMe for recovery WSLS
An elderly mother was rescued from the flames and is receiving treatment for smoke inhalation at VCU Medical Center in Richmond as the family begins recovery efforts.

🐕 Missing Nelson County dog rescued from cliff WDBJ
Rescue crews successfully recovered a missing dog after it was found stranded on a steep cliff, bringing a happy ending to a tense search.

🌿 Cannabis industry growth sparks education initiatives at University of Lynchburg
WDBJ
The University of Lynchburg is introducing new educational initiatives aimed at preparing students for careers in the rapidly expanding cannabis industry.