LYNCHBURG, Va. – Restaurants in Lynchburg are coping with the COVID-19 restrictions by adjusting the outdoor dining experience during the winter months. Henderson said capacity may be limited inside, but they basically have a full restaurant thanks to winterizing the outdoor space. Of course today’s beautiful, but we’ve seen a big drop with the weather,” Burgess said. The Office of Economic Development & Tourism is using CARES funding to purchase 50 heaters or reimburse owners for ones they bought. They also plan on accepting applications again starting Monday to help reimburse owner for heaters they purchased.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Water Dog in downtown Lynchburg was named 2019′s Restaurant of the Year by the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging and Travel Association. But even for the top dog of the Hill City, a pandemic like this calls for an adjustment. The restaurant is usually buzzing, whether people are trying out the oyster bar or their 36 draft brews. When Henderson got word of the stay-at-home order, he, "...came in here and asked the team to basically stop what they’re doing. We’re not opening the restaurant.”He wasn’t alone, which is why Henderson got together what he calls a coalition of downtown restaurant owners.

LYNCHBURG, Va. - Summer is winding down, but things in the Hill City are heating up! Here's a look at three great events happening in and around the Hill City. If you're looking for some good brews to pair with your oysters, you're covered. We'd love to start sharing your beautiful pictures of the Hill City each week in Hill City Scene. Want to know what else is happening in the Hill City?