Due to extreme heat this week with temperatures expected to be in the mid-90's the Lynchburg Fire Department is urging precaution and opening cooling centers for residents.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.

Leaders say the event will be held on Jan. 5 at the Main Branch of the Lynchburg Public Library

Starting Sept. 1, you won’t have to worry about late fees at the Lynchburg Public Library.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines in Southwest Virginia.

LYNCHBURG, Va. - In a couple of weeks, Lynchburg City Schools summer meals program will end for the summer. On Friday, the Lynchburg Public Library, one of the 15 summer meal sites, fed more than 30 kids. Every Friday at the library, while the children eat, parents pick up fresh produce provided by the Food Bank. "So it's meant to provide resources for families and children before they enter school. "The extension agents are actually there to explain to the parents, help actually teach the parents how they can actually use the produce in their daily meals," said Beth Morris, director of school nutrition for LCS.