by Wesley Bryant | Mar 16, 2024 | Stories
THE METAL beams tick, tick, tick with every inch the cart climbs to the top of the hill. The experienced thrill-seekers in the front cart raise their hands as the coaster inches toward the climax of the ride. Experienced or not, every heart on the ride starts beating...
by Sara Hook | Mar 16, 2024 | Stories
“A LITTLE CHANGE goes a long way” is the motto of the fundraising organization Change for Change Caring Meters, and the saying has proven true. Since September 2020, 10 lime green parking meters around Lynchburg have been collecting pocket change to...
by Amanda West | Mar 16, 2024 | Stories
“I NEVER KNEW you did so much,” is a statement Jeane Smiley-Mason hears often as president and chief operating officer of Gleaning for the World. Founded in 1998 in Concord, Gleaning for the World has provided emergency help internationally to 78 countries and 38...
by Sara Hook | Mar 16, 2024 | Stories
RECORD-BREAKING INVENTIONS are not common, and Lynchburg is proud to be home to one such invention: the Edison2 Very Light Car. Nearly 15 years ago, Lynchburg found itself on the national stage during the Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize, a competition where...
by Guest Writer | Mar 16, 2024 | Stories
RISE AND shine to breakfasts that fuel minds and bodies alike! Celebrate the power of wholesome, delicious meals to kickstart learning and energize young students. We’ll dish up recipes packed with nutrients and flavor, designed to nourish brains, boost focus, and set...
by Guest Writer | Mar 16, 2024 | Stories
LOCATED INSIDE Givens Books and Little Dickens, Lynchburg’s oldest bookstore, is a little coffee shop with a surprisingly large menu. After shopping around for books and board games, we made our way to the counter at the back of the store. At the barista’s...
