Good morning, Lynchburg.

After 19-year-old Cash Gaudio was fatally shot in his driveway in September 2024, his family established the Live Like Cash Gaudio Foundation to honor his memory.

The foundation will award scholarships to student athletes who share his values—details on the first recipient will air on ABC13 at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 21.

Lynchburg fire crews battled a heavy fire early Thursday morning at a vacant home in the 2400 block of Hurdle Hill Road — a passerby called 911, the blaze was controlled within 30 minutes, and no injuries were reported as the fire marshal’s office investigates.

A vacant home on the 2400 block of Hurdle Hill Road was damaged after a fire Thursday morning — Lynchburg Fire Department responded after passersby spotted the blaze, contained it within 10 minutes and confirmed the building had been unoccupied for months with no injuries reported.

A Lynchburg man was sentenced on Wednesday afternoon to 12 years in prison after a jury trial in August 2023 found him guilty of assaulting a woman and forcing sex acts on her.

Delta Star Inc. will invest $35 million to expand its Lynchburg transformer manufacturing facility — adding 300 jobs to the local workforce.

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the project yesterday — with support from local partners as the expansion aims to meet rising energy needs.

On April 17, 2025 the City of Lynchburg published public notices stating that the 302 Smyth Street project has no significant environmental impact and will request HOME Program funds on or after May 5 to demolish an old one story residence and build a new single family home; the city is accepting public comments until that date.

Starting May 7, U.S. flyers will need a Real ID to board domestic flights — without one, access to certain federal facilities and nuclear power plants will be restricted.

The Virginia DMV has issued over 4 million Real IDs since October 2018 — many offices are overwhelmed with appointment requests as the deadline nears.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Myrtle Beach Pelicans vs. Lynchburg Hillcats

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Bank of the James Stadium — Prices vary — Enjoy an exciting Minor League Baseball game between the Pelicans and Hillcats.