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1. City of Lynchburg announces street closures for Sept. 26 Virginia 10 Miler (wsls.com) — Lynchburg drivers should prepare for extensive road closures this Saturday, Sept. 26, when the Virginia 10 Miler takes over key routes including Langhorne Road, Rivermont Avenue, and Cranehill Drive. Dozens of neighborhood streets will be blocked or restricted for several hours, meaning many residents won't be able to enter or exit via race-route roads and will need alternate plans.
2. Top weekend events: Virginia 10 Miler, 'Adams Family,' Dolly Day and more (newsadvance.com) — This weekend offers Lynchburg residents plenty to do, from cheering on runners in the Virginia 10 Miler to enjoying the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra's season opener at the Academy Center of the Arts. You can also celebrate Downtown Dolly Day in Lynchburg or head to nearby Appomattox and Big Island for theater and Jeep festivities. It's a packed few days for local entertainment seekers.
3. Lynchburg's decade-long Downtown Renewal Project moves uphill to Court Street (newsadvance.com) — Court Street in downtown Lynchburg is the focus of the next phase of the city's decade-long Downtown Renewal Project, and officials are asking for your feedback. At a recent open house at the Lynchburg Museum, residents heard from Lynchburg Water Resources and contractors about upcoming utility improvements between 5th and 9th streets and how traffic patterns may change.
4. Lynchburg addresses unpaid invoices for Riverfront Amphitheater (wfxrtv.com) — Lynchburg officials are addressing concerns about unpaid invoices and canceled shows at the new Riverfront Amphitheater, emphasizing they must protect city taxpayers while supporting the venue's long-term success. The city says it has repeatedly invoiced Mason Lane Entertainment, set deadlines, and formally notified the company of noncompliance, while still trying to give the partnership time to stabilize.
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