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🌱 Patch AM: What family fun is happening around Lynchburg this Sept. 18‑20?

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What's up Lynchburg! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What family fun is happening around Lynchburg this Sept. 18‑20?
  • Four hospitalized after Lynchburg Second Street house fire Sunday morning
  • Record Liberty enrollment brings new housing and more students to Lynchburg

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 57. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 90 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Sept. 18-20, 2026 Lynchburg Area Weekend Family-Friendly Events (macaronikid.com) — Lynchburg families can use this guide to plan their Sept. 18‑20 weekend, with details on pumpkin patches, corn mazes, the Lynchburg Art Festival, kids' programs, and more across the area. It also highlights ongoing local favorites like the Lynchburg Community Market, state‑park activities, toddler times, and library story hours, plus links to broader seasonal guides for fall festivals, orchards, hikes, and playgrounds around Central Virginia.
   

2. 4 People Taken To Hospital, Dog Rescued After Lynchburg Fire (patch.com) — Four people were taken to Lynchburg General Hospital and a dog was rescued after a Sunday morning house fire on the 800 block of Second Street. Fire crews from Stations 1 and 6 battled visible flames for about three hours before extinguishing the blaze, and the dog was also taken for evaluation.
   

3. Record incoming class pushes Liberty University campus housing above 9,500 students (asumag.com) — Liberty University's Lynchburg campus now houses more than 9,500 students after welcoming a record 4,838 new residential undergraduates for fall 2026. To keep up, the university converted a former Extended Stay America on University Boulevard into the new North Suites residence hall, adding 204 beds with private bathrooms and kitchenettes.
   

4. Seminole favorites rolling into district play, and more Week 3 high school football takeaways (newsadvance.com) — Seminole District high school football contenders, including Lynchburg's Heritage, LCA, and E.C. Glass, are heading into district play after dominant Week 3 wins. With games at Lynchburg City Stadium and the upcoming Jug Bowl, local fans can expect key rivalry matchups as teams chase the top spot in the league.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I am in need of finding this 1 years old boy , we can't take him in and he needs a home .
    His name is BamBam . He is tries to let you know when he has to pee like whining and will sit and shake , especially if a treat is involved. He loves… (Nextdoor Fort Hill)
  • Ants in the mailbox: We're past the problem time for this year, but save this solution for next.
    We had ant problems and I tried various things like rosemary and peppermint oil. I didn't want poisons rubbing against my mail. Finally I had to use… (Nextdoor Rainbow Forest)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Customer Service in Lynchburg. Apply here.
  • Buffalo Wild Wings - Grube, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Lynchburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lynchburg here.

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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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