Rachael Smith

6 days ago | newsadvance.com | Rachael Smith

As behavioral health needs grow across the country, Centra Health is addressing these challenges head-on through innovative approaches such as the emPATH model, expanded urgent care options and the construction of a new behavioral health hospital at Simon’s Run set to open next year. According to Centra’s Community Health Needs Assessments, mental health and substance use consistently rank among the top concerns across the region.

1 week ago | newsadvance.com | Rachael Smith

After nearly a decade of transformative leadership, Ashley Kershner will step down as executive director of the Downtown Lynchburg Association (DLA) later this summer, a news release states. Kershner has led the organization since 2016, during a period of significant growth and revitalization in downtown Lynchburg, the release states.

1 week ago | newsadvance.com | Rachael Smith

Jazz@720 is making a new move to The Glass House on Jefferson Street beginning June 6, bringing live jazz to downtown. The weekly event, curated by Tony Camm, is known for its intimate atmosphere, sophisticated vibes and top-tier musicianship. “Jazz@720 started two years ago at 720 Commerce St.,” Camm said, who refers to himself as the event’s curator. “We stopped for about a year and a half, then brought it back last October.

1 week ago | newsadvance.com | Rachael Smith

The aroma of freshly baked biscuits is about to fill the air on 5th Street, as Squared Biscuit Company prepares to open its doors this month. Longtime Lynchburg resident Jacob Laverty is opening the new breakfast spot after winning a Launch LYH grant last year. He said the business will provide comfort food with a creative twist, all served in a cozy, fast-paced atmosphere.

2 weeks ago | newsadvance.com | Rachael Smith

A new restaurant experience is coming to Timberlake Road this summer with the opening of Driftwood Seafood Co. & Raw Bar, a fresh, family-friendly seafood restaurant set to open in the lower level of the Clubhouse Sports Bar and Grill. Owner Chris England is transforming the Clubhouse’s former live music and lower bar space into a coastal-inspired seafood destination. England said the change marks a new chapter for the business and reflects a shift in both vision and demand.