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Monday, June 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents gathered at Miller Park to celebrate Juneteenth and mark the end of slavery — the 25th annual event featured local vendors, songs and historical reenactments while speakers stressed the need to remember past struggles and work toward equality. WSET
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pierre Daura—a renowned painter and art professor who arrived in Lynchburg in 1939 due to disruptions in Europe—taught at Lynchburg College and Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, and his work in painting, sculpture and engraving continues to be celebrated in local museums. The News & Advance
- ➤ Miss Virginia 2024 Carlehr Swanson spoke with WDBJ7 about her year as Miss Virginia and shared advice for future contestants. The Miss Virginia 2025 and Miss Virginia Teen competitions will take place at the Berglund Center from June 26—28 starting at 7 p.m. WDBJ7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Lynchburg City Council votes on proposals to raise the real estate tax rate and lower or eliminate the vehicle tax—steps taken after property reassessments that could add about $2 million to next fiscal year's revenues. The council will meet again Tuesday at 7 p.m. to vote on the new budget and utility rate changes and to discuss new rules for public comment. Cardinal News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ More than 100 women golfers gathered at Boonsboro Country Club on Thursday for the 7th annual Donna Andrews Invitational—founded by Lynchburg native Donna Andrews to offer more amateur tournament chances. All proceeds went to the Life Ring Foundation to support childhood cancer research. WSET
WELLNESS NEWS
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Apocalypse Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — Apocalypse Ale Works — Free entry — Test your trivia skills against friends and friendly rivals in a light-hearted atmosphere.
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June Girl's Night Out at Palmera House
7-9 p.m. — Palmera House — $30 ticket — Experience a dreamy evening of connection, conversation, and community in a chic venue.
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Salem Red Sox vs. Lynchburg Hillcats
6:30 – 8:00 PM — Bank of the James Stadium — Discounted tickets available — Enjoy a lively night at the ballpark with community spirit and support a good cause.
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Giant Bubble Show
3-4 p.m. — Joy & Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre — $23–$27 — Enjoy a captivating performance featuring circus stunts and incredible bubble artistry.
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