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Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lynchburg begins the drill-and-blast phase of the $104 million Blackwater CSO Tunnel project to significantly reduce sewage overflow by 2027. The News & Advance
- ➤ Upcoming infrastructure maintenance will temporarily close parts of Fifth Street and result in lane closures on Timberlake Road and Campbell Avenue, with planned detours and flagging operations to manage traffic. City of Lynchburg
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kharrelle Allen, a 16-year-old, tragically lost his life in a shooting on Hillcrest Ave., Lynchburg, as his family and the community mourn his passing and seek justice. WSET
- ➤ Two individuals were injured following a shooting in Lynchburg, as reported by local police. WDBJ7
- ➤ The owner of 'Taste of India' in Lynchburg was arrested for alleged fraud involving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. WSET
- ➤ Jonathan Poe has pleaded guilty to seven felony charges stemming from a New Year's Eve 2022 car chase and shootout with Lynchburg police, with a sentencing date set for May 21. The News & Advance
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lynchburg Municipal Offices will be closed on January 20 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, but trash collection remains unchanged and the Lynchburg Museum System will be open. City of Lynchburg
- ➤ Amherst County officials express support for Appalachian Power's small modular nuclear reactor project in Campbell County, highlighting its potential for clean energy, economic growth, and preservation of agricultural land. The News & Advance
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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Yamato - The Drummers of Japan in Lynchburg
Experience the dynamic performance of Yamato, a renowned Japanese drumming troupe that brings traditional rhythms and cultural enthusiasm to the stage.
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The Drifters, The Platters & Cornell Gunter’s Coasters Concert
Experience a live concert featuring classic performances by The Drifters, The Platters, and Cornell Gunter's Coasters at the Academy Center of the Arts in Lynchburg.
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Virginia Episcopal School JV Basketball vs. New Covenant
The Virginia Episcopal School junior varsity basketball team will host New Covenant in a home conference game.
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