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Thursday, April 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lynchburg was named one of 2025’s Top 100 Best Places to Live for the second year in a row with a LivScore of 687—evaluations showed the city has affordable housing, strong outdoor amenities and growing job opportunities. City officials highlighted the Delta Star expansion, which will create 300 new jobs, and ongoing investments in public spaces that boost quality of life. City of Lynchburg
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Rustburg family lost its home on Easter Sunday when a fire consumed their two-story house on the 1600 block of Bethany Road—firefighters put out the flames and confirmed that everyone, including their animals, was safe. WSET
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Amherst County Public Schools officials will soon meet to set clear goals for the 2025-26 school year that guide Superintendent Wells on hiring and policy decisions—planning a May work session to finalize expectations before June. The board also discussed a proposed Verizon Wireless contract for a cell tower at Monelison Middle School and noted fewer discipline issues with cellphones and vapes this semester. The News & Advance
- ➤ Josiah Long is a University of Lynchburg admissions counselor who grew up in Ethiopia and calls himself a 'third culture kid'. He uses his background to help high school students at college fairs—showing them that UL’s diverse environment can feel like home. The News & Advance
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ VDOT is urging drivers to slow down and obey work zone signs during National Work Zone Awareness Week from April 21-25 to protect workers and prevent accidents. A vigil was held yesterday to honor fallen workers and a statewide moment of silence is scheduled for tomorrow at 10 a.m.—part of efforts to reduce the high number of work zone injuries and fatalities in Virginia. WSET
- ➤ On Tuesday night, dozens of Lynchburg residents testified on the 2026 budget with many urging a lower tax rate due to rising property values — while others backed the current 89‑cent rate to fund city services; by the end of the hearing, no final decision was made and the council will reconvene next month with a vote on May 13. WSET
- ➤ At a news conference at the General Assembly Building, Jessi Ross said she relied on Medicaid to get sober and warned that a federal funding cut could cancel coverage for 630,000 Virginians—state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi and other advocates urged Congress to protect these life-saving benefits. The News & Advance
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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