ICYMI: Today on The Morning Show Brian opened up with national stories including Amber Guyger found guilty in Botham Jean shooting death, impeachment effects on fundraising, and the Hong Kong protests
-In local & state news today: One man dead in Amherst County & his son arrested, first vaping-related death in Virginia, recreational marijuana use polling in Virginia, Senator Amber Chase kicked out of GOP, MCPS adding mental health days to excused absent days, homeschooling in Bedford, and a former teacher suing school district after being fired for not using a trans student's "proper pronouns"
-Lynchburg Regional Airport Director Mark Courtney and Chairman of the airport commission Bert Dodson spoke on the possibility of an independent airport authority for Lynchburg and surrounding counties
-New General Director for Opera on the James Marco Nistico shared how his love of teaching young vocalists brought him to Lynchburg and preview their season opener going on this Sunday at the Historic Academy Theatre, "With Voices Raised" which will feature many different selections from artists to showcase the talent and versatility of the opera. The program starts at 3:00 PM on Sunday and you can purchase tickets at www.OperaOnTheJames.org
-To wrap up the show we talked about vegan ice cream, would you try it?
