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Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Meals on Wheels of Greater Lynchburg ensures vulnerable community members receive meals during winter, despite challenging weather conditions. WSET
- ➤ Ernest Berry retires after 67 years of service to the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Lynchburg, honored by the congregation with a plaque and a retirement gift. The News & Advance
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Crews in Lynchburg and surrounding areas worked to clear roads and restore power after a winter storm, with Governor Youngkin declaring a State of Emergency and schools closing for multiple days. The News & Advance
- ➤ An accidental fire caused by a homeless person severely damaged two non-profit organizations in Downtown Lynchburg, leading to the condemnation of the involved building. WSET
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A third individual has been apprehended in connection with a shooting incident in Lynchburg. WDBJ7
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Downtown Lynchburg Association announces Launch LYH 2025, offering $100,000 in grants to entrepreneurs to bolster downtown Lynchburg's growth. WSLS 10
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Over 40,000 Virginia customers are without power after a winter storm hit Central Virginia, according to Appalachian Power. WSET
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lynchburg invites residents to its 20th annual Citizens Academy to educate them about city government operations through a free 12-session program starting March 6. The News & Advance
WELLNESS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Aladdin Jr. Performance in Lynchburg
Experience Aladdin Jr. live at the Academy Center of the Arts in Lynchburg.
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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.
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Aladdin Jr. in Lynchburg
Experience a live performance of Aladdin Jr. at the Academy Center of the Arts.
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Luther Dickinson at the Academy Center of the Arts
The event features Luther Dickinson and JD Simo on their 'Do The Rump Tour', emphasizing raw and honest music performances.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
~ Rumi
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