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Saturday, February 14th, 2026

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Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Six centenarian veterans who served in World War II and the Korean War were celebrated at Davis — McDaniel Veterans Care Center in Salem, where family and caregivers gathered to honor their enduring service. Their stories remind us that history remains alive in our community.  WDBJ7

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Lynchburg firefighters spent several hours in frigid conditions rescuing a dog that fell nearly 50 feet into an old well late last night+ the pet is now safe.  The News & Advance
  • The Lynchburg Fire Department said Friday that a fire on the 600 block of Reusens Road displaced 11 residents at Maple Ridge Apartment Complex at about 4:15 p.m. and crews controlled the blaze in 25 minutes while helping with temporary shelter arrangements.  WSLS 10

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Kinship Roasters (16955 Forest Road, Suite G) closes its traditional café today and will reopen as a tasting room to offer a fresh coffee experience.  The News & Advance

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Lynchburg Hillcats rebranded as the Hill City Howlers on Friday to boost team energy ahead of the 2026 season. The team will play its first game on April 2 and host a home opener on April 7 at 6:30 p.m.  WDBJ7

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 2/20/26

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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.

    Sat, 2/21/26

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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.

    Fri, 2/27/26

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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.

    Sat, 2/28/26

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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.

    Sun, 3/1/26

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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.

    Sat, 3/7/26

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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.

    Fri, 3/13/26

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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.

    Sat, 3/14/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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