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In today's newsletter:

• What will happen to Lynchburg's controversial Flock cameras now?
• Are you charging your phone in a way that could spark fire?
• Lynchburg community unites at Peaks View Park to confront suicide

Also on today's calendar: COME FROM AWAY, Award-Winning Musical and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 47 degrees.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 68, low: 43.
• Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 76 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Furor over Flock persists on Lynchburg council despite vote to end contract (newsadvance.com) — Lynchburg residents will see the debate over Flock Safety license plate cameras continue, even after city council voted to end the contract. Council members plan to revisit how and when the cameras are removed, reflecting ongoing concerns about privacy, policing tools, and public safety in local neighborhoods. Upcoming work sessions could shape what surveillance looks like around town.
   

• Fire Prevention Week: Lynchburg firefighters share tips for charging devices safely (wfxrtv.com) — Lynchburg firefighters are using Fire Prevention Week to share practical tips for safely charging phones, laptops, e-bikes, and other devices powered by lithium-ion batteries. They urge residents to use proper chargers, avoid soft surfaces, unplug fully charged items, and charge larger equipment outdoors to reduce the risk of dangerous home fires. Simple daily habits, they say, can significantly improve household safety.
   

• Out of the Darkness Walk raises suicide awareness and mental health support in Virginia (wset.com) — Lynchburg neighbors recently gathered at Peaks View Park for an Out of the Darkness Walk, honoring loved ones lost to suicide and encouraging open conversations about mental health. Participants shared personal stories, emphasized that asking for help is a strength, and highlighted that funds raised will support suicide prevention research, advocacy, and education programs across Virginia, including local communities.
   

📸 Around Lynchburg

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lynchburg

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 5
• Radio 434: Noteworthy Music Challenge →
  The Music Hall, 722 Commerce St., Lynchburg
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Emo Night Karaoke →
  Lynchburg VA
  9:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Intermediate Sewing Classes - Tuesday (Using a Serger/Overlock Machine) →
  Lynchburg VA
  10:00 am
• FALL Multi-Employer Hiring Event →
  Workforce Center – Lynchburg, 3125 Odd Fellows Road, Lynchburg
  10:00 am
• Downtown Family Storytime →
  Lynchburg VA
  10:30 am
• Beginner Sewing Classes - Tuesday (Using a Sewing Machine) →
  Lynchburg VA
  1:00 pm
• Sewing Circle - Tuesdays →
  Lynchburg VA
  4:00 pm
• Paper Shredding Fundraiser →
  Lynchburg Public Library, 2315 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg
  4:00 pm
Friday October 9
• COME FROM AWAY, Award-Winning Musical →
  Commerce Street Theater, 1022 Commerce St, Lynchburg
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Lynchburg Community Market →
  1219 Main St, Lynchburg, VA, 24502
  8:00 am
• COME FROM AWAY, Award-Winning Musical →
  Commerce Street Theater, 1022 Commerce St, Lynchburg
  7:30 pm
Friday October 16
• COME FROM AWAY, Award-Winning Musical →
  Commerce Street Theater, 1022 Commerce St, Lynchburg
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Does anyone know where I can buy a - SIMPLE - FREEZER - ALARM?
  I DON'T WANT something I have to figure out how to program to "talk to my cellphone" and I DON'T WANT to pay $50 for bells and whistles on something… (Nextdoor Candlewood)
• Good morning!
  We have a question~ & would love to hear your opinion: We're trying to find a "banking in person" Credit Union Bank that is located closer to… (Nextdoor Diamond Hill)

• Gap posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Wards Crossing West in Lynchburg. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Lynchburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lynchburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Forest

• No job after college? JMU will let struggling grads come back for free (newsadvance.com)

Madison Heights

• Trial set for April 5 in accused man's Amherst murder case (newsadvance.com)

Rustburg

• PHOTOS: Sweet Briar College hosts its 100th annual horse show (newsadvance.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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