Stories of five local business owners whose passions create community in Lynchburg, Virginia
Local bagel shop celebrates 10 years of ownership
This year, Blue Ridge Bagels is celebrating 10 years of bringing bagels, donuts and sandwiches to the Lynchburg community.
Joe Beans brings specialty coffee to Lynchburg
Almost 22 years ago, Dr. Linda Brown brought specialty coffee to Lynchburg with her drive-thru coffee business called Joe Beans.
Home is where the food is
Timby and Uday Mukherjee work seamlessly together in their restaurant Hot & Cold Cafe. Timby takes orders and gets to know the customers, and Uday fulfills each order.
Tackling human trafficking
“You may choose to look the other way, but you can never say again that you did not know.”
These words spoken by William Wilberforce are the heart behind the Mosaic Collective, a fair trade shop in Lynchburg.
Nomad opens new location
Nomad Coffee Co. had the grand opening for their first stationary location at the Blackwater Creek Trail on Old Langhorne Road on Feb. 19.
Local businesses in Lynchburg
There are over 50 small businesses in the city.
About Charity
Charity Fitch is a Senior at Liberty University with a major in Journalism and a minor in Graphic Design. She plans to graduate in May 2022 and hopes to work at a local newspaper as a reporter, photographer or designer. ​Journalism combines her passions for people, storytelling, photography, writing and researching.
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Charity wants to be a part of a newspaper that not only is community-driven, always seeking the truth with excellence but also encourages creativity and innovation among staff. She believes our community should be our focus. She hopes to bring a fresh perspective and energy into the office, constantly working and encouraging and seeking opportunities to grow.
