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Lynchburg
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Delta Star donated a new $54,000 van to Lynchburg Daily Bread on Tuesday, Jan. 20 to support daily meal deliveries to 22 outreach sites in Amherst, Bedford, Campbell, and Appomattox counties; the nonprofit uses four vans to serve an average of 875 meals per day. WSET
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Frankly Delicious Dogs — a hot dog stand on Forest Road — closed after operating for two months next to Mission Thrift. The owners announced the closure on Facebook Tuesday and are now weighing future options. WSET
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ E.C. Glass High School installed metal detectors Tuesday — a new safety measure to improve student security — and officials said screening delays are expected while students adjust, with tardiness excused. WSET
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Amherst Town Council approved a state permit to withdraw water from the Buffalo River on Jan. 14 following lengthy negotiations with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The News & Advance
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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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The Play That Goes Wrong
7:30 p.m. — The Wolf Den Downtown — Ticket prices may vary — A hilarious whodunit where chaos reigns as a play goes humorously awry.
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