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Sunday, June 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ ABC13’s viewing area has Fourth of July events with live music and fireworks at Thomas Road Baptist Church today at 5:00 p.m. in Lynchburg. Other celebrations—such as races, festivals, and additional fireworks shows—will take place in Lynchburg, Roanoke, Brookneal, Salem, and at Smith Mountain Lake through July 5. WSET
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Virginia State Police issued a Senior Alert on behalf of Salem Police after 72-year-old Robert Kenneth Mitchem was last seen leaving Lewis Gale Medical Center on Electric Road in Salem on June 27 at 7:41 p.m.—he reportedly left on foot and has a cognitive impairment. WFXR TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A rare albino deer was spotted in our viewing area — wildlife experts from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources explained that true albino deer, with all white hair and pink eyes, appear in only about 1 out of every 30,000 deer — and they are not given special hunting protection. WSET
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Friday morning, Lynchburg Police opened a new $50M headquarters on Odd Fellows Road where Police Chief Ryan Zuidema and Mayor Larry Taylor joined a ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedicated an Honor Garden—marking nine years of planning to improve service and teamwork. The News & Advance
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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~ Chinese Proverb
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