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Lynchburg
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Berglund Center is hosting the Home & Garden Show all weekend (Saturday-Sunday), where vendors and experts share ideas to refresh homes and gardens. Visitors can explore displays and learn practical tips for improving their living spaces. WDBJ7
- ➤ Today, WDBJ7+ unveiled two new streaming specials, one covering recent Target 7 investigative stories and the other highlighting 'Grown Here at Home' features on agriculture and education available on its platform. WDBJ7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Two women said their vehicles malfunctioned minutes after fueling at the 76 station on Wards Road last Tuesday night — mechanics explained the issue was caused by bad fuel containing water while the Better Business Bureau advised drivers to document issues and seek repairs with 76’s insurance covering the damage. WSET
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ American Idol winner is set to perform nostalgic tunes at Millwald Theatre today, giving Lynchburg fans a chance to relive timeless hits and enjoy a memorable musical journey. WDBJ7
- ➤ Lynchburg master barber Brittany Smith (owner of The Cutting Room VA) used her 25 years of skill backstage at New York Fashion Week as she prepped runway models for designer Justin Haynes and earned her first Getty Images credit. The News & Advance
- ➤ The Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra unveiled its season lineup with details on upcoming concerts and performances that highlight both classic works and new commissions. The schedule sets the stage for a dynamic season. WDBJ7
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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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2026 Empowering Female Veterans Gathering
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — American Legion Post 16 — Free entry — Focus on health and wholeness at this inspiring event for female Veterans.
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Hacksburg at Lynchburg Maker Faire
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Randolph College — Free entry — Celebrate creativity and hands-on making at the most fabulous show and tell on Earth.
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