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🌱 Patch AM: How Randolph’s enrollment surge is reshaping campus life in Lynchburg
Happening soon: BIG LICK CONSPIRACY Comedy Improv Troupe on the Lynchburg Patch calendar
Good day Lynchburg! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Randolph's enrollment surge is reshaping campus life in Lynchburg
- What happens to Lynchburg crime-solving without Flock cameras?
- How did Lynchburg's Post 16 stack up on the national stage?
Also on today's calendar: BIG LICK CONSPIRACY Comedy Improv Troupe and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 87, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 93 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Randolph College welcomes one of largest first-year classes amid multiyear enrollment surge (wsls.com) — Randolph College in Lynchburg is welcoming one of its largest first-year classes ever this fall, bringing total enrollment to about 936 students. Leaders credit an innovative Take2 course schedule and major renovations, including a $23 million science building upgrade and ongoing work in Webb Hall. Students say the growing campus energy is changing daily life in Lynchburg's college community. 
• Localities disable license plate readers amid cost, privacy concerns (wdbj7.com) — Lynchburg police are suspending use of Flock license plate reader cameras, joining several nearby localities that cite both privacy concerns from residents and the high ongoing cost of the technology. Local leaders say the move could save taxpayer dollars and rebuild public trust, but it may also make it harder to track stolen cars, find missing people, and solve serious crimes.
• Florida post color guard retains championship title (legion.org) — Lynchburg's American Legion Post 16 turned in a strong showing at the National Color Guard Contest, placing in multiple categories against top units from across the country. While a Florida post kept the overall title, Post 16's performances highlighted local veterans' dedication and skill on a prominent national stage.
📸 Around Lynchburg
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lynchburg
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★ Featured events ★
- BIG LICK CONSPIRACY Comedy Improv Troupe →
Commerce Street Theater, 1022 Commerce St, Lynchburg
8:30 pm
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- Lynchburg Community Market →
1219 Main St, Lynchburg, VA, 24502
8:00 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 - 2nd Annual LCF LEGO Home Building Contest →
Lynchburg Community Market, 1219 Main St, Lynchburg
9:00 am - Painting with Oils (Session 1)
Academy Center of the Arts Peggy Burruss Art Studio, United States
6:00 pm - Golf @London Downs
Heritage High Lynchburg, VA 24502
4:30 pm - Volleyball @Luray
Heritage High Lynchburg, VA 24502
5:30 pm - Volleyball vs Nelson
Heritage High Lynchburg, VA 24502
5:30 pm - Title I Back to School/Open House
Heritage Elementary Lynchburg, VA 24502
5:30 pm - Lynchburg Community Market →
1219 Main St, Lynchburg, VA, 24502
8:00 am - Art at the Market →
Lynchburg Community Market, 1219 Main St, Lynchburg
3:00 pm - Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
Belk, 3415 Candlers Mountain Rd, Lynchburg
10:00 am
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Saturday September 5
Saturday September 12
Thursday September 17
📣 Lynchburg Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good morning neighbors.
The last couple days ha e been ruff as it can get. But im gonna keep my head up no matter what!! (Nextdoor College Hill)
- Homeland Language Services posted a job opening for Spanish Interpreters - Lynchburg in Lynchburg. Apply here.
- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Lynchburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lynchburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Forest
- Forest Man arrested in NYC over indecent exposure warrant, officers say (wfxrtv.com)
- Bridgewater football picked to finish fifth in ODAC Preseason Poll (whsv.com)
- Teacher defends escaped 8-foot python blamed for setting off Virginia middle school fire (thecooldown.com)
Rustburg
- Football Friday Scores and Highlights 2026: Week 1 (wset.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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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