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Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Lynchburg, Virginia, celebrates the arrival of its first baby of 2025, Andrea Jasso, born to first-time mother Vanessa Castro at Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital.  WSET

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Students at Tye River and Rockfish River elementary schools celebrated their graduation from the D.A.R.E. program, taught by certified deputies focusing on resistance to drugs, violence, and bullying.  The News & Advance

HEALTH NEWS

  • Lynchburg General Hospital experiences increased wait times due to a surge in flu and other illnesses amid the holiday season.  WSET

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Three Lynchburg colleges will host men's basketball games, and live classic rock performances are scheduled for this weekend, featuring activities like Pilates and yoga classes.  The News & Advance

EVENTS

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  • Travis Reigh Concert at The World Famous Stadium Inn

    Travis Reigh will perform live at The World Famous Stadium Inn in Lynchburg, VA.

    Thu, 1/9/25

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  • Live Acoustic Performance by Bryan Bielanski

    Acoustic rock & roll artist Bryan Bielanski offers an energetic performance featuring catchy original songs at Three Roads Brewing.

    Sat, 1/11/25

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  • Travis Reigh Live Performance at Hill City Pub

    Travis Reigh will be performing live at Hill City Pub in Lynchburg, offering an evening of music and entertainment.

    Thu, 1/16/25

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  • BlackByrd Medicine Concert at Trading Post

    BlackByrd Medicine will perform a high-energy show featuring rock and pop hits, along with a special guest at the Trading Post venue in Lynchburg.

    Fri, 1/17/25

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  • Aladdin Jr. Performance in Lynchburg

    Experience Aladdin Jr. live at the Academy Center of the Arts in Lynchburg.

    Thu, 1/30/25

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  • Josh Duncan Band Live Performance

    The Josh Duncan Band, a seasoned country rock band from Richmond, VA, will perform a mix of contemporary and classic country music at Trading Post by Traber Ranch.

    Fri, 1/31/25

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  • Aladdin Jr. in Lynchburg

    Experience a live performance of Aladdin Jr. at the Academy Center of the Arts.

    Sat, 2/1/25

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