🌱 Local Bakery Owner On National TV + New Nonprofit Incubator Program

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Lynchburg Patch newsletter. Come along to find out everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Cloudy, a t-storm; warmer. High: 79 Low: 64.
• Saturday: Humid with a thundershower. High: 83 Low: 62.

Here are the top three stories in Lynchburg today:

1. Lynchburg bakery owner Tarsha Joyner is a contestant on the national TV show "Crime Scene Kitchen." The owner of Mrs. Joy’s Absolutely Fabulous Treats is on the show with her daughter, and the pair have to recreate recipes from a series of clues for a chance to win $100,000. Joyner is also currently in the running to be awarded "Best Chef" by the James Beard Foundation — you can vote for her here. (WSLS 10)
2. A local group entitled Safe Schools Lynchburg is launching a pilot school safety project in partnership with Lynchburg City Schools and the Lynchburg Police Department. The group is raising funds to install security film on windows at E. C. Glass High School, which is expected to serve as a defense mechanism that increases how long it would take a perpetrator to enter the building. You can donate to the pilot project here. (WSET)
3. United Way of Central Virginia recently announced its new Nonprofit Incubator Program, which hopes to provide nonprofit startups with guidance and resources. Beginning Saturday, Jul. 1, four incubator offices in United Way's building will be offered to qualified nonprofits at subsidized fees of $150-$350 per month, including private offices and meeting room access, mentorship, marketing and grant writing assistance, and networking opportunities. (Subscription: Lynchburg News and Advance)

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Today and tomorrow in Lynchburg:

Friday, June 23

• Lookin' For Lightning Bugs Sunset Hike At Natural Bridge State Park (8:30 PM)

Saturday, June 24

• Saturday Market At The Lynchburg Community Market (8:00 AM)
• Medicinal Herbs Tour At Old City Cemetery Museums & Arboretum (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• In the upcoming school year, T.C. Miller Elementary School will welcome a new Principal Christen Rhodes. Rhodes has been serving as E.C. Glass High School's assistant principal and has over 20 years of education experience. (WFXR)
• Avery Neaves, outfielder for the Lynchburg Hornets, is transferring to the College of Charleston next season to play D1. During his time with the Hornets, Neaves earned three All-America awards and was named the 2022 ODAC Player of the Year. (WSET)
• On Aug. 5, Lynchburg Parks and Recreation will host a kayaking event for paddlers with previous kayaking experience. Participants will kayak 10 miles on the James River from Riveredge Park to the Joshua Falls boat ramp, guided by two American Canoe Association certified instructors. Register here by Aug. 1. (Lynchburg Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

That's it for today! See you soon for another update.

— 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.