Features
Bourbon’s long road to an American tradition
National Bourbon Heritage Month traces a whiskey uniquely shaped in the U.S. – with a modern chapter unfolding in Lynchburg.
The road from a New York tunnel runs through Lynchburg
The sixth annual Tunnel to Towers 5K returns to Lynchburg on Saturday as the community marks 25 years since 9/11.
Sunday Supper: Baked Potato Skins
Crispy tater skins loaded with cheddar, bacon, sour cream, and green onions, plus six easy game-day variations.
What does Lynchburg need? Depends who you ask.
Lynchburg locals weigh in on what the town needs next, from a pharmacy and Sonic to recreation, lodging and more.
Beyond the Square
A stronger economy may depend less on landing one giant employer and more on stacking smaller wins that fit the county.
Marine bandmates reunite in Lynchburg
Mike Corrado, Stacey Lamont Sydnor, and Joe Yankel reunite Sept. 11 – 25 years after 9/11 changed their lives.
Sunday Supper: Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Looking for an easy football snack? These are the perfect mix of heat, cheese, and crunch for your tailgating spread.
Carved into Lynchburg
Four world-renowned names. Four very different paths. One little town at the heart of them all.
The Price of Exemption: $25M+
The 2018 whiskey-barrel exemption started with a Moore County audit and ended with Nashville taking a multimillion-dollar tax base off the local rolls.
Moore County fundraisers put support to work
From Saturday at Woodards to fall flowers and Book Buddy Lanyards, local families have several ways to pitch in.
‘I’m Going for It’: Linne Takes a Sweet Chance
Lynchburg Sweets & Treats opens with homemade cake pops, self-serve weekend sales, and custom orders.
We Will Always Love You
In the Jan. 22, 2025, edition of the Observer, Haley Payne Roberts wrote about how the Imagination Library was a personal inspiration.
Jack Daniel’s American Single Malt goes nationwide
A 100% malted barley expression is leaving Lynchburg this fall – and this one carries a little history in the bottle.