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Good morning to you Lynchburg! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Are you charging lithium batteries safely in your Lynchburg home?
  • How Lynchburg teens are shaping their new Boys and Girls Club center.
  • See the milestone moment for Lynchburg General's new hospital tower.

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Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 77 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 84, low: 51.
  • Friday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fire Prevention Week highlights lithium-ion battery safety (wsls.com) — Lynchburg fire officials are using Fire Prevention Week to warn residents about the risks of lithium-ion batteries in phones, e-bikes, scooters, and lawn equipment. They urge you to unplug devices once charged, avoid cheap aftermarket chargers, keep charging gear away from exits, and maintain working smoke alarms and a family escape plan throughout October's Fire Prevention Month.
   

2. Lynchburg Boys and Girls Club is seeking the input of the youth who will use new facility (cardinalnews.org) — Lynchburg teens are helping design a new Boys and Girls Club teen center across from E.C. Glass High School, set to open in spring 2027 with career-focused spaces like a salon, kitchen, and podcast studio. Staff hope the dedicated site, paired with local employer partnerships and academic support, will re-engage high schoolers and prepare them for jobs in Lynchburg's industries.
   

3. PHOTOS: Final beam raised for Lynchburg General Hospital's new tower (newsadvance.com) — Construction at Lynchburg General Hospital reached a milestone as workers raised the final beam for the new patient tower, which is slated for completion in fall 2028. Hospital and Centra leaders joined crews on-site, marking steady progress on a project expected to expand local health care capacity for Lynchburg residents.
   

4. Saunders Takes Second, Hornets Place Sixth at Chimney Oaks Classic (lynchburgsports.com) — A standout performance by University of Lynchburg senior Grace Saunders led the Hornets women's golf team to a sixth-place finish at the Chimney Oaks Classic in Georgia. Saunders took second individually at 5-over par, while several Lynchburg teammates gained valuable tournament experience. Local fans can follow more Hornets action and updates through Lynchburg Sports' online channels.
   

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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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