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Lynchburg
Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Centra met with neighbors near the historic Virginia Baptist Hospital on Thursday to gather suggestions for repurposing the campus, which includes ideas for senior living, childcare, a wellness center, or a hotel. More meetings will be held in February and March to finalize plans by summer. WDBJ7
- ➤ Builders and students have joined forces to create whimsical playhouses that raise funds and awareness for Rush Homes’ housing mission at Vector Space in Lynchburg — the project highlights creative local engagement. The News & Advance
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lynchburg police investigated a threat that canceled classes at E.C. Glass High School on Thursday and are interviewing students and parents to follow up on reports that a fired employee made the threat. WSET
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hill City FC, a new minor league soccer team set to begin play at City Stadium in Lynchburg in May, will boost the local soccer scene that includes youth, college, and semi-pro teams (a bright sign ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup). Cardinal News
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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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