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Saturday, June 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Lynchburg police held a mother at gunpoint after they found her car's license plate listed as stolen in a national Texas database, revising their earlier claim that a Virginia Department of Vehicles error caused the incident. The News & Advance
- ➤ A Lynchburg teenager pleaded guilty Thursday to involuntary manslaughter for his younger sister’s accidental shooting death—he was sentenced to one year and nine months in jail. The News & Advance
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Loose Strings Band will perform at FloydFest 25 Aurora today as part of a music festival that draws local fans from around the community. WDBJ7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Lynchburg Police Department opened its new $50M headquarters on Odd Fellows Road Friday + uniting its former units to improve operations. The 100,000 square-foot facility includes a community room, real-time crime center, gym and secure parking + designed to support future growth and enhance public safety. WSET
- ➤ On June 30, 2025, Lynchburg’s consultant team will begin surveys and field work along Old Forest Road, Lynchburg Expressway, Lakeside Drive, Whitehall Road, Peace Street, and Chapel Lane for the US 501/US 221 Intersection Improvement Project — the work is expected to take several weeks and may require lane closures for safety. The team will contact property owners in advance if work is needed on private property, and the project aims to improve safety, increase capacity, and reduce traffic delays. City of Lynchburg
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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Surfing Santa Christmas In July Paint and Sip
6-8 p.m. — The Yellow Submarine — Cost of painting supplies included — Create a festive masterpiece of Santa surfing in a tropical atmosphere.
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Hadestown - Teen Edition
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — VIP packages available — Experience the magic of Hadestown reimagined for teens with premium seats and exclusive perks.
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