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Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local Empty Bowl event will help combat childhood hunger by inviting neighbors to donate food and support children in need. WDBJ7
- ➤ The 40 Ways Coalition held a forum—at the Miller Center—where parents, children, and community members discussed challenges such as online content exposure, bullying, and mental health. Several high schoolers shared their coping strategies and encouraged peers to seek positive influences. WDBJ7
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday night, a house fire on Aragon Street was classified as accidental by the Lynchburg Fire Department—neighbor Ken Lamb broke a window to alert the family, allowing them to escape while two pets died. WSET
- ➤ At 10:50 a.m. on April 26, the Lynchburg Fire Department responded to a house fire on the 2300 block of Aragon Street, where heavy smoke and flames forced residents to escape safely while two pets died and a nearby vehicle was damaged. WFXR TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Michael Lee Perry III, who has been in jail for more than 500 days on charges related to his wife Avriel Hooks’ death, said on a jail phone that he is innocent, that she was not murdered, and he will share his full story at trial on May 19 in Amherst County—he claims the police are mistaken. WSET
- ➤ Trial for Fred Wiggington begins today in Amherst County—he is accused of killing his wife Elsie, who disappeared in late June and whose remains were later found under a concrete slab behind a trailer, with the trial expected to last four days. WDBJ7
- ➤ On Sunday at 12:45 p.m., Lynchburg PD arrested a 17-year-old suspect who robbed an adult woman in a public restroom on the 2100 block of Park Avenue by showing what appeared to be a handgun (he was later found with a pellet gun resembling a real firearm) and he now awaits formal charges in juvenile detention. WSET
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 97-year-old Holocaust survivor Ted Brenig spoke at Agudath Sholom Synagogue on Sunday, sharing his journey from fleeing his Austrian home in 1938, surviving internment with fake papers, and learning that his parents were killed in Auschwitz — he said his story drives his duty to stand against injustice and hope that such atrocities are never repeated. WSET
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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Storming of Thunder Ridge
Cycling event — Routes for all skill levels — Jamerson Family YMCA — Registration required — Experience the beauty of Central Virginia while supporting community programs.
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Conference USA Baseball Tournament - All Sessions Pass
3:30 AM — Liberty Baseball Stadium — Affordable tickets available — Experience the thrill of the Conference USA Baseball Tournament live in Lynchburg.
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Blair's West Band with Late Night DJ
9 PM - 12 AM — Trading Post by Traber Ranch — Ticket info not provided — Experience a high-energy night with live music spanning classic and contemporary hits followed by a late night DJ set.
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