Mary Zirkle, the Economic Development Coordinator for the Town of Bedford, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the status of bringing an Amtrak line to Bedford, the latest grant they received, what the platform would look like, the timeline, the comprehensive 2045 plan, and more.

Director of Community Development for the City of Lynchburg, Tom Martin, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the halfway house on Mimosa Drive being run by Sobrius Holistic Recovery, are they violating city ordinances, what Sobruis' options are, could there be more of these facilities operating in Lynchburg, and more.

Jason Arbusto from Milano's Enoteca & Italian Ristorante joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about some new menu items, their brand new updated website, dry aged beef program, having a truffle guy, starting a birthday club, special dinners, Sunday brunch, and more.

Rob Mann from Appalachian Power joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the small modular reactor being built in Campbell County, how much power can be generated from the site, is the boat ramp open or closed, how much waste would be created and stored onside, what the construction timeline is, and more.

Liberty University Professor of Government, Aaron Van Allen, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about Virginia's SOL scores, the new session of Congress and how special elections might effect it, will the transgender issue be big in races around the country, and more.

Lynchburg Police Chief, Ryan Zuidema, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about his career with the Lynchburg Police Department ahead of his retirement, how policing has changed over the years, mental health calls, the most challenging case he's worked since becoming chief, the new police headquarters, and more.

Karl Miller from Karl Miller Realty joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about being in business for 20 years and how the industry has changed, what the housing market looks like, home sales numbers, and more.

Adam Lancaster from Thomas Road Baptist Church joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about Beast Feast, the breakout seminars they'll have at the event, fall ministry programs, and more.

Director of Golf at The Omni Homestead Resort, Mark Fry, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about the history of their courses, recent awards they've won, their connection to Sam Snead, and more.

Lynchburg City Councilwoman, Stephanie Reed, joins Mari and Brian on The Morningline to talk about whether or not the city's budget is balanced, Vice Mayor Diemer's allegations of the budget not being balanced, does city staff treat members of council differently, Councilwoman Timmer's proposal on speaking time, and more.