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Lynchburg
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gladys Cantrell turned 100 on Monday, Jan. 19 when friends from her putt-putt golf group and family gathered to mark her milestone (ABC13 reporter George Flickinger also attended to honor her late-life golfing talent). WSET
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A house fire on Monday, Jan. 19 displaced three people and two dogs from an apartment in Lynchburg — fire crews arrived quickly while investigators looked into the cause. WDBJ7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ James Jones recited Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech today at a community event in Lynchburg, marking a tribute to his legacy and reinforcing the call for equal rights. The News & Advance
- ➤ MLK Day events honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday when the MLK Community Council held a breakfast at the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance building and Lexington hosted a CARE Rockbridge parade at Randolph Street United Methodist Church — Randolph College will celebrate tonight with guest speaker Stedman Graham. WSET
- ➤ Over 100 people gathered at Rustburg High School for the Campbell County NAACP Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration where Rev. Allen Pannell and the Family Life Community Choir led praise and inspiring youth readings. The service honored local figures advancing civil rights (celebrating Dr. King’s enduring legacy). WSET
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ GasBuddy reports that average gasoline prices in Virginia rose 6.0 cents per gallon, reaching $2.75 on Monday. Prices are 3.7 cents above last month and 32.4 cents below a year ago, with the cheapest at $2.32 and the highest at $3.79. WSET
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Greater Lynchburg Transit Company plans to suspend Sunday bus services starting in March due to a 20% driver shortage — public feedback is being gathered at meetings through February at the Kemper Street transfer station. The board will decide after reviewing comments. Cardinal News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nanochon (a Central Virginia startup) is set to begin human trials for its cartilage-regrowing knee implant designed to help patients not ready for full knee replacement. The device was developed with input from over 250 health experts and will soon be tested for its healing ability. WDBJ7
- ➤ The YMCA offered simple tips for achieving fitness goals and healthy routines for community members. The guidance was updated yesterday and is available at local community centers. 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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