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Saturday, April 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Miller Home for Girls is celebrating 150 years and will move to a new building planned to be about 3,500 square feet—creating a more homey space for the eight girls it serves. Executive Director Stacy Garrett said the exact location is not public and that a fundraising drive, including a campaign for 150 donations of $150, will be announced throughout 2025. WSET
- ➤ On Thursday, Mission BBQ donated a check to the Lynchburg Police Foundation—supporting its Helping Hands program that aids officers in need—and the police said the donation strengthens local support. WSET
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 24-year-old man was held without bond after Lynchburg police received a call at 12:51 p.m. Friday about a bomb threat at a downtown business and evacuated and searched the building, finding no explosive device. WSLS 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting Tuesday, April 15, milling and paving operations will resume on Rivermont Avenue near Rowland Drive at The Cavalier Store and continue to Oakwood Place for about two weeks from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays if weather permits—traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions with flagging at residential intersections and emergency vehicles maintaining access. City of Lynchburg
- ➤ The Blue Ridge Parkway will close from milepost 95.9 at Montvale Overlook to milepost 106 near U.S. Route 460 on April 14 for repaving and rehabilitation—travelers will be directed along Highway 43 through Bedford and Route 460 north of Vinton. The $75 million project will also involve additional closures between mileposts 106 and 121 with work expected to finish in Fall 2026. WSLS 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 3-year-old Axel Cunningham was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor after a month of head and neck pain led to surgery in mid-March—he will begin radiation treatments at Sibley Memorial later this month. The Brookville Timberlake Fire Department and his family ask for prayers as Axel faces further care including chemotherapy. WSET
- ➤ Authorities confirmed that a stray cat submitted for testing on April 10 was positive for rabies after it was found on West Monitor Road near Poorhouse Farm Road in Amherst. The Amherst County Health Department urged anyone who may have been exposed by a bite, scratch or contact with saliva to consult a doctor promptly. WDBJ7
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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Historic Garden Week Tour
11 AM – 5 PM — Camp Kum-Ba-Yah Nature Center — Ticketed event — Experience Lynchburg's architectural beauty and garden diversity at this charming tour.
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2025 Student Productions
May 1-3, 7:30 PM – Thoresen Theatre — Ticket information not provided — Experience captivating one-act plays performed by senior theatre students.
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The Great Gatsby Ballet
7-8:30 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — Tickets required — Experience the glamour and tragedy of the 1920s through this stunning ballet adaptation of The Great Gatsby.
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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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Open House Event in Lynchburg
4-6 p.m. — 1381 Tamer Ln, Lynchburg, VA — Free entry — Explore 38 homes for sale in Landfall with virtual tours and meet a Compass agent.
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