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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Rustburg Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 1600 block of Bethany Road on Easter Sunday that engulfed a two-story wood frame house and a vehicle in the driveway while additional units helped control the blaze from 4:40 p.m. until crews left at 7:00 p.m. with no one reported inside. WSLS 10
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Delta Star Inc. announced that its $35 million expansion will add 80,000 square feet to its Lynchburg facility and create 300 new manufacturing and engineering jobs for local residents. The company will hold a groundbreaking this fall and expects the project to be completed by the end of 2026 — boosting central Virginia’s industrial growth. WDBJ7
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Delta Star, a Lynchburg-based manufacturer, announced a $35M expansion at its East facility that will add 80,000 square feet and create 300 jobs (in the next four years). The project will start this fall and aims to boost production as local unemployment recalled a rise to 3.7% in February. WSLS 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Lynchburg Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Horizon Behavioral Health, will participate in National Drug Take Back Day — an effort to safely dispose of unwanted medications — at selected Kroger stores on Saturday. The News & Advance
- ➤ Lynchburg voters in Precincts 203 and 301 will vote at new polling places on Election Day: Precinct 301 will vote at West Lynchburg Baptist Church at 3031 Memorial Avenue and Precinct 203 will vote at Greater Brookville Church at 1916 Florida Avenue. The Lynchburg Registrar’s Office at 825 Kemper Street—open on weekdays ahead of the June 17 Primary Election and for absentee ballot drop-offs on Election Day—reminds voters that final registration submissions are due by May 27. City of Lynchburg
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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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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.
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Lynchburg Pops Presents And All That Jazz
7:30-10 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $15-$20 — Enjoy a night of classic jazz tunes performed by the Lynchburg Pops Community Band featuring local talent.
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Jstop Latin Soul
7-10 p.m. — Flutes Wine Shop & Lounge — No cover charge — Experience an exquisite evening of live jazz, soul, R&B, and blues paired with fine wines and a delicious dinner menu.
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Homecoming with Virgil Moore
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $30-$100 — Celebrate the lively melodies of Bernstein’s 'West Side Story' performed by local virtuoso violinist Virgil Moore.
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