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Hello Lynchburg! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police seek information after fatal crash on Richmond Highway in Lynchburg.
  • Catch the free 'Loud & Proud Cabaret' during Lynchburg's homecoming weekend.
  • See which Lynchburg transportation fixes are proposed through 2050—and weigh in.

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

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Nice with some sun, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Some rain in the afternoon, temps: high: 69, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Rain, with a high of 68 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Woman killed in Lynchburg auto collision (wdbj7.com) — A woman died Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on the 4400 block of Richmond Highway in Lynchburg, according to city police. Investigators are still working to determine what happened and are asking anyone who saw the collision or has information to contact the Lynchburg Police Department's Traffic Safety Unit or submit an anonymous tip online or via the P3 app.
   

2. 'Loud & proud cabaret' set for homecoming Oct. 15-18 (newsadvance.com) — Lynchburg residents are invited to the free "Loud & Proud Cabaret" at the University of Lynchburg's Sydnor Performance Hall, running Oct. 15–18 with evening shows and a Sunday matinee. Presented by the campus theater honor society and Gender and Sexuality Alliance, the cabaret celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month while raising donations to support student theater productions.
   

3. Lynchburg transportation plan outlines 115 projects through 2050 (wsls.com) — Transportation planners are updating a long-range plan that will shape how Lynchburg-area residents get around through 2050, outlining 115 projects to improve safety, traffic flow, and connections to jobs. Locals are invited to review the proposals, covering roads, sidewalks, bike routes, and transit, and submit feedback online during the public comment period running through October 19, 2026.
   

4. Danville council candidates call for more transparency in humane society oversight (wdbj7.com) — Danville City Council candidates are pushing for stricter reporting and clearer contracts with the Danville Area Humane Society after high euthanasia rates and documentation problems, including a euthanized dog whose microchip traced back to the Lynchburg Humane Society. For Lynchburg-area readers, the discussion underscores how regional shelter practices and record-keeping can affect pets that move between communities or are adopted across city lines.
   

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  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(08088) - 1501 Lakeside Dr in Lynchburg. Apply here.
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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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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