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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nautical Bowls in Lynchburg is hosting its 2nd annual 6K Walk for Water on April 26th at 10 a.m. to raise awareness and help provide clean water; every registration guarantees clean water for life through World Vision. WSET
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday at about 2:45 p.m., Virginia State Police Med-Flight 1 and Rockbridge Fire and EMS rescued an injured teen hiker from Devil's Marble Yard in Rockbridge County and transported her, a Richmond-area resident, to a hospital in Central Virginia after her condition was deemed stable. WSLS 10
- ➤ A Lynchburg home on the 100 block of Warren Avenue was destroyed by fire Wednesday morning—firefighters rescued two people with severe injuries who were flown to specialized care while three residents and one firefighter received treatment for less serious burns. WDBJ7
- ➤ A house fire injured five residents and one firefighter in Lynchburg on Wednesday morning, and two people were airlifted to regional hospitals. The News & Advance
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ At a Bedford County murder trial, a neighbor said a bench disappeared from her patio on the night Katlyn Montgomery was killed in 2022, while witnesses saw Trenton Frye near her apartment and an investigator said Frye admitted he blacked out and did not remember if he hurt her—trial proceedings are expected to finish today. WDBJ7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A joint city council and school board committee is meeting today at 5 p.m. in City Hall’s second-floor training room at 900 Church St. to deliberate the plan to convert T.C. Miller into a pre-kindergarten school and review additional recommendations on school infrastructure and funding; some Lynchburg parents raised concerns at Tuesday's meeting, and a public hearing will be held on April 8 to further discuss the proposal. Cardinal News
- ➤ Lynchburg City Schools has narrowed its superintendent search to six finalists (from 27 applicants) after reviewing all candidates and requesting each finalist submit a video answering follow-up questions (as part of the selection process), and the school board will vote on a new educator later this month. WSET
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today through April 14, Jackson Street between Fourth Street and Fifth Street is closed on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. due to a crane operation at 901 Fifth Street — motorists including emergency vehicles must follow a detour and pedestrians need to use alternate routes. City of Lynchburg
WELLNESS NEWS
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HOPEx 2025: The Art of Change
HOPEx is an evening of powerful storytelling that highlights resilience, transformation, and the impact of investing in the next generation. Featuring dynamic speakers from Broadway, business, and education, HOPEx brings the community together to celebrate the art of change and the power of our community.
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HOPEx 2025: The Art of Change
HOPEx is an evening of powerful storytelling that highlights resilience, transformation, and the impact of investing in the next generation. Featuring dynamic speakers from Broadway, business, and education, HOPEx brings the community together to celebrate the art of change and the power of our community.
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Retro Rewind: CASA '80s Party
6-10 p.m. — Moose Lodge 715 — Support children in need while enjoying 80’s music, dancing, and food at this nostalgic party.
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Momix: Alice in Lynchburg
7-10 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $29 – $87 — Experience an enchanting journey of imagination and acrobatics with MOMIX's mesmerizing production inspired by Lewis Carroll's classic tale.
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Classic Skynyrd LIVE
7:30-9:00 PM — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $20 – $57 — Experience electrifying tributes to Lynyrd Skynyrd's Southern rock anthems performed by Southern Steel.
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American Heart Association Lynchburg Heart Walk
10 AM – 12 PM — Percival's Island Natural Area — Free entry — Celebrate heart health and support the American Heart Association while walking for a cause.
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2025 Spring Job Fair
10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. — Jefferson Forest High School — Free entry — Connect with over 40 employers offering various job opportunities in the Bedford area.
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Clay Mottley Concert
2:30-6:30 p.m. — City Stadium Complex — Cost not provided — Enjoy a master craftsman of melody with clever and catchy original songs.
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Lyle Lovett & His Acoustic Group
7:30-10 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $39–$102 — Experience the captivating sounds of Lyle Lovett blending country, jazz, and folk in an iconic live performance.
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Lynchburg Hillcats Game Night with Rise Up Lynchburg
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Bank of the James Stadium — $8.00 — Cheer on the Hillcats while supporting a great community cause.
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2nd Annual Spring Vendor Fair
10 AM – 2 PM — Overlook at Stonemill — Free entry — Enjoy a lively day of shopping local crafts and delicious treats to kick off the spring season.
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Freedom 4/24's Run 4 Their Lives 5K & Thrive LYH Wellness Expo
Come out for Freedom 4/24's Run 4 Their Lives 5k. Join the fight to prevent and end Human trafficking by walking or running with us! Friday: Family Fun Night/Kids Run & Packet Pick Up. Saturday: Run 4 Their Lives 5K & Thrive LYH Expo. After the race, make plans to attend the Thrive LYH Health and Wellness Expo. Check out all the best health and wellness resources, freebies, and experiences that LYH has to offer.
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