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Friday, August 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire at Vinton House on Aug. 21 injured one person and a dog while displacing seven residents—firefighters responded quickly and are investigating the cause. WDBJ7
- ➤ Officials confirmed that gas was likely behind an explosion in the Glenmore subdivision Tuesday that killed a woman and injured a man — the blast flattened a house. The News & Advance
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Patricia Wiggington, the ex-wife of the man sentenced for Elsie Wiggington’s murder, appeared in an Amherst County court on August 21 where she faced charges of obstruction of justice and accessory after the fact—investigators said she moved in two days after Elsie disappeared. The judge certified her charges to Circuit Court, meaning she may face trial soon. WDBJ7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lynchburg Water Resources, working with contractor F.L. Showalter, will repair stormwater piping along the south edge of Fort Avenue from Monday, August 25 for two to three weeks (8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays) and will redirect the northeast-bound lane while closing the adjacent bike lane and sidewalk so motorists should expect minor delays. City of Lynchburg
- ➤ Nelson County is changing the oversight of its Department of Social Services because agency leaders made decisions that broke state law and left children in unsafe situations—County Administrator Candy McGarry will now directly supervise the agency’s director. WSLS 10
- ➤ The Virginia State Police will graduate 32 new troopers, including several from our region, at 10 a.m. today at the state academy in Chesterfield—each trooper completing 1,300 hours of classroom and field training since January 27. They will also spend six weeks with a field training officer to learn their patrol area. WFXR TV
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Wolfswood Faire
2-7 p.m. — Wolfbane Performing Arts Center — $12 Adults, $7 Children 10 and Under — Experience a day of medieval games, sword fights, and performances at this festive gathering.
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Lynchburg Hillcats vs. Fredericksburg Nationals
6:30-8 p.m. — Bank of the James Stadium — VIP tickets available — Cheer on the Hillcats as they face off against the Nationals in an exciting minor league matchup.
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14th Annual Labor Day Wine & Music Fest
12-6 p.m. — Rebec Vineyards — Children 12 and under are FREE — Relax under the shade with music and wine in a picturesque setting.
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Oak Ridge Boys Farewell Tour
7:30-9 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $48 – $117 — Experience a legendary night of music with The Oak Ridge Boys during their farewell tour.
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Luther Live - Tribute to Luther Vandross
7:30–9 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $15 – $58 — Experience the soulful tribute to Luther Vandross with remarkable performances and a full band.
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Lynchburg Virginia Elvis Festival 2025
September 11-14 — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $30-$500 — Celebrate the King with top Elvis tribute artists and a chance to compete for $20,000 at this tribute festival.
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Solacoustix Live Jazz Experience
6-10 p.m. — The Glass House — Dinner and drinks available — Enjoy a night of world-class Jazz, Blues, and Soul in a sophisticated setting.
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Songs For Littles
10 AM – 12 PM — Millie's Living Cafe — Free entry — Enjoy live children's music and playtime with award-winning musician Sara Ernst.
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