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Lynchburg
Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Madison Heights resident Nate Caplinger used his flamethrower purchased eight years ago to clear ice from his driveway during the winter storms; he also assisted neighbors and local businesses while sharing his work on social media. WSET
- ➤ Volunteers are sought to support the Salvation Army overflow warming center at 2215 Park Avenue, operating nightly from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. from Thursday, Jan. 29 until Sunday, Feb. 1. The City invites churches and community groups to help with guest supervision and hospitality. WSET
- ➤ Veterans Cemetery in Lynchburg is recruiting honor guard members for ceremonial duties. Interested applicants can apply now to support memorial events. WDBJ7
- ➤ A local man in Vinton plowed neighbors' driveways on Jan. 29 in exchange for donations, providing essential snow removal services after wintry weather + his work united the community. WDBJ7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Deborah Johnson, a Lynchburg flight attendant, recalled witnessing the Challenger explosion on a flight in January 1986 + she described the burst of orange smoke and remembered the brave astronauts from that day. WSET
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Stedman Graham will speak at Randolph College’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on Feb. 17 — the event was rescheduled after a winter storm postponed the original date. The News & Advance
- ➤ Lynchburg-area schools have recognized top educators with teachers of the year awards, honoring those who excel in the classroom. The announcement reinforces local commitment to excellent education (more details will follow). The News & Advance
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A review released Jan. 29 examines financial decisions made in 2025 that could boost local economic prospects in 2026 & offers insights for community leaders planning resource management. WDBJ7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ WasteCo and city trash services operated with delays Monday amid icy road conditions as crews navigated slippery streets; Lynchburg officials announced that regular trash pickup will resume next week once roads are cleared. WSET
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Centra is addressing the doctor shortage by recruiting residents and forming care teams — a strategy to fill 44 primary care positions identified by a community assessment. A new facility on Langhorne Road will consolidate specialist care to help reduce wait times for patients. WSET
- ➤ Compress and Shock held a CPR and AED education event on Jan. 29 in Lynchburg that taught local residents how to perform proper chest compressions (a vital lifesaving skill). Organizers stressed that knowing these techniques can help in real emergencies. WDBJ7
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A report shows Lynchburg-area property transfers for the week of Jan. 29, detailing recent changes in ownership that may influence the local market. The update gives key information for local buyers and sellers. The News & Advance
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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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The Play That Goes Wrong
7:30 p.m. — The Wolf Den Downtown — PG — A chaotic comedy where everything that can go wrong, does go wrong on stage.
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The Play That Goes Wrong
7:30 p.m. — The Wolf Den Downtown — Rated PG — Enjoy a night of hilarity as a theatre show spirals into chaos and laughter.
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The Play That Goes Wrong
7:30-9:45 p.m. — The Wolf Den Downtown — Rated PG — Enjoy a hilarious whodunit where everything that can go wrong, does go wrong.
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The Play That Goes Wrong
7:30 p.m. — The Wolf Den Downtown — PG Rated — Experience a chaotic night of laughter as this whodunit goes hilariously off the rails.
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