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Lynchburg
Friday, February 6th, 2026
Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ TR Boiler Room Steakhouse will open Tuesday, Feb. 10 in downtown, offering upscale dining featuring full-blood Wagyu beef from Traber Ranch and a historic interior that honors Lynchburg’s heritage. The restaurant will operate Tuesday through Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. WSET
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Arts leader Geoffrey Kershner from Lynchburg cautioned that Roanoke’s plan to convert the Berglund Center into an entertainment district may harm established local arts venues + he urged that investment support small, sustainable institutions rather than casino-style draws. Cardinal News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Lynchburg school board voted to ask the city to fund a one-time $1,000 bonus for division employees during the current fiscal year — city officials will review the request soon. The News & Advance
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Liberty University School of Law will offer free income tax assistance to qualifying residents on select evenings from February through April (provided by law students) at its Lynchburg campus. Residents should verify eligibility requirements before attending. The News & Advance
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ VMI cadets and local community members are watching two bills that could change the institute’s funding and governance as legislators debate their impact. Cadets say their input helped amend HB 1377, which creates a task force to review VMI and now awaits Senate approval before reaching the Governor. WSET
- ➤ Former Delegate Charles Poindexter, a respected advocate and farmer, died Wednesday at age 83 after 14 years in the House of Delegates. Local leaders praised his work on agricultural policy + national defense technology, and funeral arrangements remain pending. Cardinal News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Queen of Clean, a local expert, demonstrated simple steps to disinfect hard surfaces using common cleaning products. The guide, published online on Feb. 5, offers Lynchburg residents practical tips for maintaining a healthy environment. WDBJ7
- ➤ Today is National Wear Red for Women Day, dedicated to raising heart health awareness and urging local women to learn CPR and know heart attack symptoms as cardiovascular disease remains the top cause of death among women. WSLS 10
- ➤ Centra Foundation received a $450K grant from the Al Stroobants Foundation to support cardiac PET/CT services at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. The grant will expand access to advanced heart and vascular diagnostic imaging technology. The News & Advance
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Lynchburg resident Peg Stunkard celebrated her 105th birthday on Sunday and shared secrets for a long life including eating natural foods, regular exercise + a positive attitude. The News & Advance
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ City records show Lynchburg-area property transfers for the week of Feb. 5, 2026. The report provides key location details (state, zip code, country) to help track local market trends. The News & Advance
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The Play That Goes Wrong
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The Play That Goes Wrong
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The Play That Goes Wrong
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The Play That Goes Wrong
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The Play That Goes Wrong
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The Play That Goes Wrong
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The Play That Goes Wrong
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The Play That Goes Wrong
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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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