🌱 Patch AM: What could happen next with Lynchburg’s paused Flock camera program?

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In today's newsletter:

• What could happen next with Lynchburg's paused Flock camera program?
• How did Leadership Lynchburg land a spot in a national pilot?

Also on today's calendar: Heirloom - Silver and Brass Restoration Services: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10-4 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, temps: high: 87, low: 67.
• Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lynchburg council members to introduce resolutions on Flock cameras after privacy concerns (wset.com) — Lynchburg City Council members Marty Misjuns and Chris Faraldi are pushing competing resolutions that could either extend the pause or fully end the city's contract with Flock license plate reader cameras after privacy concerns. Their proposals weigh resident data protection, warrant requirements, and potential termination penalties of $500 per removed device. Any decision will directly affect police surveillance practices and taxpayer costs in Lynchburg.
   

• Leadership Lynchburg chosen for new national pilot program (newsadvance.com) — Leadership Lynchburg has been selected for a new national pilot initiative, highlighting the city's role in developing local leaders and community programs. While details are partially garbled, the piece centers on how this program could strengthen civic engagement, nonprofits, and business leadership in the Lynchburg area. It also points readers to other recent Lynchburg-area stories and services.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lynchburg

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 26
• Heirloom - Silver and Brass Restoration Services: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10-4 →
  1915 Commonwealth Dr, Charlottesville
  10:00 am
Saturday August 29
• BIG LICK CONSPIRACY Comedy Improv Troupe →
  Commerce Street Theater, 1022 Commerce St, Lynchburg
  8:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 27
• LMS Football @ Home game vs. Danville Middle
  Linkhorne Middle Lynchburg, VA 24503
  5:30 pm
• Varsity Benefit Game
  Heritage High Lynchburg, VA 24502
  7:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Moxie Events Presents: Always Whitney
  Academy Center of the Arts Joy & Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre, United States
  8:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Lynchburg Community Market →
  1219 Main St, Lynchburg, VA, 24502
  8:00 am
• Cross Country @Wilson Memorial
  Heritage High Lynchburg, VA 24502
  8:30 am
• Y2K Dance Party
  Academy Center of the Arts The Music Hall @ 722 Commerce Street, 722 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
  8:00 pm
Monday August 31
• 2nd Annual LCF LEGO Home Building Contest →
  Lynchburg Community Market, 1219 Main St, Lynchburg
  9:00 am
Tuesday September 1
• Painting with Oils (Session 1)
  Academy Center of the Arts Peggy Burruss Art Studio, United States
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Lynchburg Community Market →
  1219 Main St, Lynchburg, VA, 24502
  8:00 am
Saturday September 12
• Art at the Market →
  Lynchburg Community Market, 1219 Main St, Lynchburg
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Here's a post from Rachael Burford on FB's Living in Lynchburg group today: "We took our 3 dogs on a very short walk on black water creek trail from the Fertilizer Road entrance (Near CVTC) and we came home covered in HUNDREDS of baby Lonestar ticks
  along with a few adults. We stayed on the paved trail, and while a tick or two isn't unusual - we've never had this happen. I heard ticks were bad… (Nextdoor Rivermont Ave)
• Please share & repost to help reunite this stray bird!
  FOUND on August 25, 2026 in Lynchburg, VA 24505 near humane society Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder,… (Nextdoor Lynchburg Hillcats)

• Sperry Rail Service posted a job opening for Certified Operator Trainee (NS) in Lynchburg. Apply here.
• Crunch Fitness - Fitness Ventures LLC posted a job opening for Janitorial/ Maintenance Attendant in Lynchburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lynchburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Forest

• Bridgewater Field Hockey picked fifth in ODAC preseason poll (rocktownnow.com)

Rustburg

• Aug. 28-30, 2026 Lynchburg Area Family-Friendly Weekend Events (macaronikid.com)

Amherst

• Best & Worst States for Teen Drivers (2026) (newsadvance.com)

Ok Lynchburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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