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1. Students participate in We Want More History! event at Historic Sandusky (lynchburg.edu) — University of Lynchburg students recently spent a day at Historic Sandusky exploring archaeology and the site's role in the Civil War Battle of Lynchburg. The visit was part of the national We Want More History! initiative, giving local students hands-on experience and highlighting how understanding Lynchburg's past can shape civic engagement and future career paths in history-related fields.
2. Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - Sept. 30, 2026 (wsls.com) — Lynchburg drivers are paying about $4.17 for regular gas, with midgrade at $4.63, premium at $5.03, and diesel at $6.20 as of Sept. 30. Those prices sit slightly below or in line with nearby areas like Roanoke and the New River Valley, giving local commuters a clear snapshot of what to expect at the pump right now.
3. Piecing together the Pele power puzzle (axios.com) — Work on the Pentagon's Project Pele microreactor is quietly advancing inside BWXT's Innovation Campus in Lynchburg, where crews recently installed the reactor core barrel. The Lynchburg-based team is now deep into fabrication and assembly before the unit ships to Idaho next year, positioning the city as a key player in the military's push for safer, more efficient battlefield power.
4. Alumnus and longtime employee to leave $1.2 million gift (newsadvance.com) — A longtime University of Lynchburg employee and two-time alumnus plans to leave his entire retirement account—currently valued at about $1.24 million—to the university, strengthening its future financial footing. He describes how Lynchburg's faculty support, campus jobs, and alumni generosity inspired his own legacy gift, which will benefit future students, faculty, and staff in the community.
5. Why several Lynchburg-area restaurants have closed their doors (wset.com) — If you've noticed more darkened restaurant signs around Lynchburg lately, local business leaders say rising costs and shifting customer habits are major reasons some eateries have closed. The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance stresses there's no single cause, and is working with owners seeking advice and resources as they decide whether to stay open, expand, sell, or shut down.
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