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Friday, April 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bedford County prosecutors rested their case on Wednesday against North Carolina man Trenton David Mills Frye in a trial for the strangulation death of his ex-girlfriend Katlyn Montgomery at her Forest apartment on Oct. 7—law enforcement testimony tied his phone records and inconsistent statements to the scene, though his attorney insists no clear connection was established. The News & Advance
- ➤ Lynchburg Police arrested 23-year-old Endia Walker on charges of Labor Endangerment—Cruelty or Injuries to Children, Attempted Labor Endangerment—Cruelty or Injuries to Children and Family Offense—Child Abuse and Neglect resulting in Serious Injury after officers found her infant on March 26 in the 600 block of Leesville Road, though no details about the official cause of death have been released. WDBJ7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents on Wiggington Road have been divided over rising traffic from a water and sewer project that started on March 31 on Peace Street near the Route 501/221 intersection and fear a future 750-unit development will worsen congestion. Officials halted the project to improve flow and said intersection upgrades (planned to finish by 2030) will help ease the jams as Public Works Director Gaynelle Heart shared details on Thursday afternoon. WSET
- ➤ The City of Lynchburg announced that Jackson Street between Fourth and Fifth will be closed for a crane operation at 901 Fifth Street from Thursday, April 3 to Monday, April 14 on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.—pending favorable weather, a nearby sidewalk will also be closed to pedestrians. WFXR TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today Centra Health in Lynchburg earned a two-year accreditation from the Autism Commission on Quality for its applied behavior analysis programs that help families and individuals affected by autism—this award came after a thorough review that confirmed the hospital meets strict standards for patient care, administration and transparency. WFXR TV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ During the week of April 3, many property transfers took place in Lynchburg and nearby areas with sale prices ranging from $22,500–over $850,000. The deals involved private sellers, auction transactions and institutional transfers, underscoring a red-hot housing market. The News & Advance
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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Jefferson Choral Society: Handel's Messiah
4-5:45 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $25 – $50 — Experience the powerful choruses from Handel's Messiah performed by Central Virginia's largest adult choir.
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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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