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Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ticket reservations for the 2025 St. Jude Dream Home giveaway are now open in Lynchburg with tickets costing $100 (all funds benefit St. Jude's work to help children). The Dream Home, built by LG Flint on Elmwood Avenue in Blackwater Run, is worth about $580,000 and has 3,000 square feet, four bedrooms and three and a half baths (other prizes include two $10,000 VISA gift cards and a 2025 Kubota Sidekick). WSET
- ➤ Lynchburg community hosted the Swing for Cash Golf Classic at London Downs Golf Club to honor teen Cash Gaudio, who was tragically shot in his driveway last year and would have turned 20 tomorrow. Twenty-eight teams of four played as family—friends and local organizers raised funds for the Live Like Cash Gaudio Foundation to support student-athletes with scholarships. WSET
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Campbell County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help locate Gino Anthony Ortiz, who is wanted for grand larceny after posing as a Virginia Lottery Agent—he was last seen with a military-style haircut and a Tennessee Titans jersey while accessing gaming machines and cashing stolen winning tickets in Lynchburg. WDBJ7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lynchburg City Schools announced its new superintendent, Dr. Kristy Somerville—Midgette, on May 20th while interim superintendent Dr. Benjamin Copeland will lead until she takes charge on July 1. The district also revealed that teachers will receive bonus amounts—$750 for full-timers and $375 for part-timers—on June 15th. WSET
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Liberty University agreed to pay former president Jerry Falwell Jr. $15 million as a settlement reached last summer (including $5.5 million for lawsuits and nearly $10 million from his retirement package) after his resignation, ending the legal disputes between them. WSET
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Jude Children's Research Hospital helped local girl Anna fight a life-threatening brain tumor by providing 33 rounds of free proton therapy in Memphis—covering the costs of food, lodging, treatment, and medication. In 2023, doctors declared her cancer free and she now returns every five years for follow-up care. WSET
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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Tea Party at The Muse
3-6 p.m. — The Muse Coffee Company — Ticketed event — Enjoy an elegant tea party with sweet and savory treats in celebration of special women in your life.
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Conference USA Baseball Tournament Championship
6:00 p.m. — Liberty Baseball Stadium — Affordable tickets available — Experience the thrill of the finals at this exciting baseball showdown.
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Memorial Day 10K & 2 Mile Walk
8-11 a.m. — Depot Grille — Proceeds support local diabetes education and camps — Run for a cause while enjoying family-friendly festivities.
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EXTC - Terry Chambers & Friends North American Cushty Tour 2025
7-10 p.m. — Super Rad Arcade Bar — Ticket prices vary — Rock out with the sounds of EXTC featuring Terry Chambers and friends for an unforgettable night.
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Ryan Greer Band Performance
9-11:30 p.m. — Trading Post by Traber Ranch — Cover charge TBD — Experience the blues-infused Southern-soul of the Ryan Greer Band from Southwest Virginia.
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Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Sydnor Performance Hall — $20 General Admission, Free for Students — Experience the vibrant blend of traditional tango with classical and jazz influences in a passionate musical journey.
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Lynchburg Road Runners Summer Track Series
6:30-8:30 p.m. — University of Lynchburg — $1 per evening ($5 for 5,000m) — Bring your running shoes for a fun evening of races suitable for all ages and abilities.
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VHSL Class 4 State Championships
June 6-7 — Liberty University Athletics Department — Admission details not specified — Compete for state-level glory in high school athletics.
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Roanoke Ballet Theatre: Snow White
3-5 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $20 – $75 — Experience a magical ballet adventure with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in a dazzling performance.
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