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Lynchburg
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lynchburg’s Book Lady reached a milestone by donating one million books. She continues her journey to offer more reading opportunities to local families. WDBJ7
- ➤ With freezing temperatures persisting, Lynchburg is calling for volunteers at the city-run overflow shelter (open from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. this weekend) inside the Salvation Army gym, while the Center of Hope on Park Avenue offers daily meals. Cardinal News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Amherst County Schools distributed meal bags filled with shelf-stable food to 210 students on Friday, Jan. 30 — ensuring access to daily meals during remote learning amid winter weather. WSET
- ➤ Lynchburg City Schools has rescheduled its job fair to Feb. 21 due to potential inclement weather, with Heritage High School set to host the event. The News & Advance
- ➤ The University of Lynchburg has installed new LED lighting and security cameras on the south side of campus to boost safety. University officials said the upgrade enhances security for students and staff. The News & Advance
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lynchburg postal workers are facing delays due to ice-coated roads that make travel dangerous; they are carefully delivering mail and ask residents to clear snow from doorways + mailboxes to help speed up service. WSET
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local residents plowed driveways for donations this week while Carilion reported a rise in pediatric winter injuries and CPR training events boosted lifesaving skills. A recent report said Virginia did not meet tobacco control targets. WDBJ7
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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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