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Lynchburg
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mildred Rose Carter celebrated her 106th birthday with family at Briar Patch Restaurant on Tuesday, Jan. 13; the lifelong Amherst County resident, born on a former tobacco plantation in the mountains, shared the day with siblings aged 102 and 93. WSET
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Art teacher Ashley Marot from EC Glass High School was named Lynchburg City Schools Teacher of the Year on Tuesday morning — recognized for her creative, student-focused teaching style. She will now apply for Virginia Teacher of the Year and represent school excellence across the city. WSET
- ➤ Amherst Middle School agriculture science teacher Tyler Parr says he loves his work and enjoys watching his students succeed, sparking a passion that lifts local education. The News & Advance
- ➤ Virginia University of Lynchburg received 10,000 shares from Sikhona Inc & began a new partnership to support HBCUs. The move aims to boost academic growth and global media engagement. The News & Advance
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hometown Health shares advice on keeping hearts healthy, helping kids use social media safely, and managing dementia medications. Community hospitals advise masking as flu cases rise in Central Virginia (latest alerts guide local care). WDBJ7
- ➤ Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home is hosting a free grief support group (Healing & Hope) for community members seeking comfort and guidance in coping with loss. The meeting will be held at the funeral home's facility and offers a safe space for open discussion. WDBJ7
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Tusk: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
7:30 PM - 1:30 AM — Academy Center of the Arts — Ticket info not provided — Experience note-perfect renditions of Fleetwood Mac classics from a seasoned tribute band.
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FSBO Masterclass 2026: Keep the Full Commission
11:30 p.m. — Locksview, Lynchburg, VA — Free entry — Learn to sell your home like a pro with expert insights from Nathan Haefer.
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The Play That Goes Wrong
2:30-5:30 p.m. — The Wolf Den Downtown — Rated PG — A hilarious whodunit where chaos reigns as the cast navigates a play that's going off the rails.
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The Play That Goes Wrong
Evening Performances: 7:30 p.m. — The Wolf Den Downtown — Rated PG — Experience a hilariously chaotic whodunit where everything that can go wrong, does go wrong.
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The Play That Goes Wrong
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Wolf Den Downtown — Rated PG — Experience a hysterical whodunit where mayhem and comedy ensue on stage.
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