🌱 Lane Closure On Dillard Drive + Lynchburg Music & Wine Festival

Morning, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Lynchburg Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 65 Low: 35.

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Here are the top three stories today in Lynchburg:

1. In a potentially growing trend in Lynchburg and surrounding areas, Apple Air Tags or similar tracking devices are being used to track students' locations. According to Liberty University, these devices are allegedly being placed on vehicles or personal items, which could be used to track a person's location and movements without their knowledge or consent. If something like this happens, authorities recommend going to a well-lit, populated area and calling the police. Victims are encouraged to file a police report, which could help law enforcement gather information and identify potential suspects. (WSET)
2. Beginning today (Apr. 24), a temporary lane closure will occur along Dillard Drive to accommodate Shentel crews performing aerial, trenching, and directional drilling work for line installations. Titled "Shentel Project BAU #13," the lane closure for this project will continue through Monday, May 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on weekdays, weather permitting. (Lynchburg)
3. The Lynchburg community filled downtown's Riverfront Park on Saturday for its 12th annual Lynchburg Wine & Music Festival. The festival, originally scheduled for earlier in the day, was pushed to the afternoon due to rainy conditions. More than 10 wine, cider, and spirit vendors set up on Jefferson Street. Local businesses, such as Holy Heaven Cookie Co., Pap's Cigars, and Happy Bees Apiary, were also in attendance to keep festivalgoers busy throughout musical performances. (Lynchburg News and Advance)

Today in Lynchburg:

• The Great Race Workshop At Life Skills Institute (10:00 AM)
• Bridge Over The Brook Charcoal Drawing Class At Ledo Pizza (6:00 PM)
• Open Mic At The Clubhouse Sports Bar and Grill (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Lynchburg is seeking a full-time building maintenance supervisor. Role responsibilities include supervising and coordinating the activities of employees and other workers engaged in mechanical, electrical, and building maintenance activities. (City of Lynchburg via Twitter)
• The Lynchburg City Council Finance Committee Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Apr. 25 was canceled. The meeting is rescheduled for Tuesday, May 23 at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall. (Lynchburg)
• Baby B's is closing its doors downtown. The children and baby clothing store opened in 1999. (WSET)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. I'll see you around!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.