Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of June.
Good morning, Lynchburg.
A local jazz show scheduled for Father’s Day (Sunday, June 21) will feature live music to honor dads and bring the community together.
Lynchburg-area drivers report some of Virginia’s lowest gas prices along the Wards Road corridor as summer travel begins.
Analysts expect the trend to boost road trips — they advise checking prices closely as fluctuations may occur.
Franklin County YMCA is hosting an all-day summer camp for kids during school break, with daily hours from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Each week offers a new theme and Friday field trips that build friendships and life skills, and registration is open now.
The Attorney General’s office located the missing Natural Bridge Zoo giraffe calves and arranged specialized care for them after their disappearance in 2025, ensuring they receive proper medical attention.
Public Works Department began milling and paving on 12th Street from Polk Street to Madison Street on Tuesday and is continuing the work today from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (weather permitting), so drivers should expect minor delays.
Lynchburg City Council interviewed 14 candidates for three school board seats, focusing on those aligned with conservative views ahead of the June 23 vote.
Horizon Behavioral Health received a nearly half-million-dollar state grant to open a new crisis center offering coordinated specialty care for individuals experiencing first psychosis in Lynchburg & service will include immediate assessments through in-person and mobile teams, with an official opening set for the coming weeks.
A 62-year-old cyclist will bike across the country today as part of the Miles for Care initiative + free clinics benefit, with the ride set to raise community awareness of affordable health care.
We’re Wolves and DoneFor Concert
5-10 p.m. — Super Rad Arcade Bar — $15 presale — Enjoy an evening of local music with DoneFor and We're Wolves at this vibrant Lynchburg venue.
4th Annual Children's Miracle Network Car Show
10 a.m.–5 p.m. — Walmart Supercenter — Free entry — Enjoy a display of cars, jeeps, motorcycles, and trucks while supporting a great cause.
Grease
2:30-5:30 p.m. — The Wolf Den Downtown — PG13 — A bold new take on the classic musical filled with high-energy and 1950s flair.
Randolph College Summer Science Camp
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. — Randolph College — Early Bird $350, After May 15 $400 — Dive into the exciting world of science with hands-on experiments and engaging lectures.
Wolfbane Presents: Grease
2:30-5:00 p.m. — The Wolf Den Downtown — PG-13 rated — Experience a bold, high-energy take on the classic musical with plenty of 1950s flair.
Brokencyde Live in Lynchburg
7-11 p.m. — Super Rad Arcade Bar — Free entry — Brokencyde returns to rock the stage with Neon Dreams and unlimited arcade fun.
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