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Lynchburg
Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Vector Space launched its BYO—Build Your Own mentorship program with Big Brothers Big Sisters and BWX Technologies to help local high school students design and build a 12-foot Adirondack chair, which was installed at Miller Park on August 27. The project gave teens a chance to learn hands-on skills and create a new community gathering spot. The News & Advance
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Lynchburg judge sentenced 38-year-old Nathaniel Fuller to six years in prison with one year suspended for strangling a woman at a hotel on Candlers Mountain Road; the judge dismissed his aggravated sexual battery conviction for lack of evidence—crediting him for nearly 15 months served—after the incident left the victim injured and hospitalized. The News & Advance
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The News & Advance presents an archival collection of front pages that covered Hurricane Katrina’s impact, including Aug. 30, 2005’s 'Complete devastation' headline—showing local memories of Hurricane Camille. The collection details how the paper reported nearly 1,400 deaths and millions displaced 20 years after the storm hit. The News & Advance
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A recent survey by Roanoke College shows that Virginia consumers feel more confident about their finances than they did last spring, as wages have risen faster than inflation. However, 65% of respondents expect prices to go up next year—raising worries about the impact of tariffs on their budgets. The News & Advance
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lynchburg City Council approved revenue bonds of $29.4 million and a grant forgiving $24.7 million for the Blackwater CSO Tunnel Project on Tuesday, lowering local repayment costs—crediting strong financial management by Lynchburg Water Resources staff. The tunnel, which began in October 2024 and will complete in July 2027, is set to cut sewage overflow by 98% from 1979 levels. The News & Advance
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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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Mods & Rockers 2025
7 p.m. – 8 p.m. — Three Roads Brewing — $40 — Experience the thrill of scooters and motorcycles with group rides, live music, and fun competitions.
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Lynchburg Art Festival
10 AM – 4 PM — E.C. Glass High School Grounds — Free entry — Celebrate over fifty years of artistic talent with original works from local artists.
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Brain & Cognition Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Millie's Living Cafe — $15 — Explore memory and cognitive health while enjoying complimentary brain-boosting tea.
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LSO Presents: Bold Sounds & Bright Stars
An incredible performance by the fully professional Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra (LSO), led by music director David Glover, featuring some of the greatest works of classical music, including Beethoven's Third Symphony, Piazzolla's Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, and Vaughn Williams' English Folk Song Suite.
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Black Violin Live Concert
7:00-8:30 PM — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $30 – $78 — Experience the genre-blending sounds of Grammy-nominated duo Black Violin.
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