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Lynchburg
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Tough Cookie Race raised funds for Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline in Lynchburg on Feb. 4 as local runners boosted support for youth programs in the community. WDBJ7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lynchburg City Schools students are returning to class today after 8 days of snow closures with a two-hour delay while some roads remain unsafe, and the district thanked families + staff for their patience. WSET
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials will hold a meeting Saturday at 11 a.m. at White Rock Baptist Church to share next steps in turning the former White Rock Elementary School into a community center — the process includes nominating the building for historic registers to secure tax credits and expand the project budget. Cardinal News
- ➤ In Lynchburg, GLTC is planning to suspend Sunday bus service due to a shortage of eight drivers that affects over 800 riders; a decision will be made in early March and customers may attend a public comment meeting on Feb. 7 (10 a.m. to noon) to share views. WSET
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local groups are observing Youth Mental Health Awareness Month this February by offering support and events for young people in the community. Residents can check local calendars for updated details as activities unfold. WDBJ7
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Officials said 31 buildings at the former Central Virginia Training Center in Madison Heights will be demolished as part of a decade-long redevelopment plan to attract private buyers and boost local jobs; the state plans to sell the 380-acre site because of aging and hazardous structures. WSET
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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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Liberty Flames vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats Basketball
2-4 p.m. — 1200 Regent Pl, Lynchburg, VA — Score the cheapest tickets — Catch an exciting NCAA rivalry game between the Flames and the Bearkats.
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