Lynchburg, VA news on Saturday, October 17, 2026

In Lynchburg, VA on Saturday, October 17, 2026: Voter registration Monday; fall festivals this weekend. Also: Lynchburg offers voter registration on Monday for eligible residents; Check mailing address on absentee ballot application envelopes before returning. Weather: Cool and mostly clear today, 40–58°F with light winds.

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Headlines

Lynchburg offers voter registration on Monday for eligible residents.WSLS · Oct 17, 3:47 PM

News & local government

Check mailing address on absentee ballot application envelopes before returning.City of Lynchburg (.gov) · Oct 16, 1:31 PM
Virginia receives up to $50 million federal funding for power grid upgrades.WDBJ7 · Oct 16, 6:57 PM

Events & going out

Oct. 30–31: Lynchburg and Central Virginia fall festivals and fun events.Macaroni KID Lynchburg · Oct 17, 1:37 AM

Food & drink

River Ridge welcomes three new restaurants with fresh flavors and local roots.WSET · Oct 16, 7:01 PM
Lynchburg food truck cooks real Philly cheesesteaks fresh to order.Fast Food Club · Oct 16, 5:52 PM

Housing & real estate

More homes and higher rates shape Lynchburg's fall housing market.Lynchburg News and Advance · Oct 15, 4:45 PM

Sports

No. 8 Generals draw with No. 6 Lynchburg in top 10 national soccer clash.generalssports.com · Oct 17, 7:24 PM
Lynchburg women's soccer plays Roanoke today (Oct. 17).Old Dominion Athletic Conference · Oct 17, 7:51 PM
Liberty goes 1–1 at Alumnae Weekend swimming meet.LibertyFlames.com · Oct 17, 5:03 PM
Lynchburg equestrian team takes first place at Washington and Lee IHSA.Lynchburg Athletics · Oct 17, 7:48 PM

Culture & arts

'Out of Virginia' author speaks at University of Lynchburg Nov. 5.University of Lynchburg · Oct 14, 2:53 PM

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