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flag Construction starts Jan. 5, 2026, on utility upgrades in Lynchburg’s College Hill neighborhood.

flag Starting January 5, 2026, construction begins on the Fillmore Street Utility Improvements Project in Lynchburg’s College Hill neighborhood, involving upgrades to water, sewer, and stormwater systems across multiple streets. flag Work, managed by Mid State Construction, will last about 20 months with single-street closures, limited parking, and scheduled work hours. flag Residents will be notified of water disruptions in advance. flag Meanwhile, applications are open for the 2026 National Civics Bee, a nonpartisan competition for Virginia middle school students in grades 6–8, with a February 3 deadline. flag Top performers may advance to a national championship in Washington, D.C., with a chance to win a $100,000 education savings plan. flag Additionally, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is accepting pre-applications for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program through February 6, focusing on food safety, sustainability, research, and distribution improvements, with full proposals due by March 13.

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