What’s News Today: ‘The Nutcracker’, Christmas lights Here’s a look at some of the stories we’ll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia. Updated: Tags: What's News Today (WSLS 10) Averett University celebrates its graduates. It will livestream its fall commencement ceremony this evening. Tomorrow, graduates an walk the graduation state and receive their diplomas. Temporary lane closures could impact your commute in Lynchburg. Traffic on Candlers Mountain Road at the Bridge near Red Lobster will be down to one lane from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. as crews inspect the bridge.