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Lynchburg
Monday, February 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local nonprofit has launched an online guide that connects residents to regional farms, food producers & artisans. The platform makes it easy to access local food options and support nearby producers. The News & Advance
- ➤ Lynchburg firefighters rescued a dog that slipped on ice and fell into a storm drain at the West Edge apartments on Sunday, reuniting it with its owner. WSET
- ➤ ABC13 highlighted five stories from Jan. 25–Feb. 1. An Amherst County resident used a flamethrower to melt ice while Lynchburg hospital staff worked overnight amid a storm, officials captured a kangaroo in Nelson County, residents built igloos from lingering ice, and experts warned to protect HVAC units from freezing rain. WSET
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ School officials at E.C. Glass say daily adjustments to metal detector screenings are lowering student wait times today (helping to improve school efficiency) as they refine safety measures. The News & Advance
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Snow plow crews have worked 12-hour shifts all week to clear Lynchburg roads amid persistent storms; road conditions are slowly improving but crews warn the ice will remain until warmer weather breaks it up. WSET
- ➤ Lynchburg Public Works has opened a Convenience Center for residents to drop off trash while icy conditions keep garbage trucks from running. Trash collection resumes today, and the center is open Tuesday through Saturday (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.). WSET
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Photographer Lee Luther Jr. captured decades of sports moments in gyms and fields across Amherst and Nelson counties — his photos celebrate community memories. 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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