Daily
Lynchburg
Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Construction began Monday at College Park to upgrade its stormwater system from a one-year to a 10-year storm event—F&B Contractors will work 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on new pipes, ponds, culverts and native plantings for about 12 months, and the park will reopen once all improvements are complete. WSET
- ➤ StepStone Family & Youth Services launched a blanket drive yesterday to support foster children in our community—local residents are encouraged to donate blankets to provide extra warmth during the colder months. WDBJ7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lynchburg City Schools is hosting a public town hall where families, staff, students, and residents can help shape its 2026-31 strategic plan. The meeting will take place at a local school facility (details forthcoming). The News & Advance
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Horizon Behavioral Health is launching a positive sign campaign with local schools to support teens as data shows 42% have felt sad or hopeless, providing free resources like medication lock boxes (and telehealth support) to help families spot warning signs. The group will host a youth mental health first aid event on Feb. 27. WSET
- ➤ Lynchburg doctors advise residents to perform self-checks between routine screenings to catch unusual signs (such as lumps or skin changes) that might require follow-up exams. WDBJ7
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Lynchburg residents receiving HUD assistance worry about rising rents and potential relocations — tenants at The Meadows report facing notices amid a limited supply of affordable housing, while community voices stress the urgent need for safe living spaces. WSLS 10
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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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Adam Faucett Live at Trailhead
6 p.m. — Trailhead — Ticket info TBA — Enjoy a night of soulful music featuring Adam Faucett after his three-year hiatus in Richmond.
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SciFest ’26 Pi Fun Run
9-11 a.m. — Randolph College — Free entry — Celebrate Pi Day with a fun 3.14 mile run/walk at Main Hall and enjoy the spirit of community and science.
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