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Sunday, September 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Lynchburg man pleaded guilty to four felony assault and battery charges after he disrupted his jail cell by performing back flips and biting officers—Judge F. Patrick Yeatts delayed sentencing because he faces murder charges for the killings of Christina Hamilton and Cash Gaudio with a trial set for March. The News & Advance
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Bedford County and Lynchburg will host two major disc golf events in 2026 that are expected to boost the local economy. The PDGA Champions Cup will run at the New London Business & Technology Center from April 9 — 12 while the DGPT Championship will occur at Ivy Hill Disc Golf Course from October 15 — 18. WFXR TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Central Virginia Community College partnered with Liberty University to launch a new Early College Education Cohort for high school juniors interested in pursuing education careers. The program, announced Tuesday, will allow students to earn college credits while still in high school — giving them an early start toward their future. The News & Advance
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sheriff Jimmy Ayers recently placed a second school resource officer at Amherst County High School and is now seeking a grant to add another officer—this move may boost school safety. The News & Advance
- ➤ Local officials in Lynchburg are asking residents for input on transportation projects that will improve access to community resources — the feedback will help shape a long-term vision for multimodal access. The News & Advance
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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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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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