Sunday, September 14th, 2025

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Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new private pickleball club called The Secret Pickle will open in Lynchburg with one outdoor court and several indoor courts — it offers a kitchen, conference room and lounge for its 100-member self-service club that relies on word of mouth and charges around $100 a month. Founder Tim Dantas said the club will blend business and recreation before the end of the year. WSET
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kim Phuc Phan Thi, known as the 'napalm girl' from the Vietnam War, received the Pearl S. Buck Award at Randolph College on Wednesday — an honor that marks her journey from surviving severe injuries to becoming an advocate for wartime child victims. The event featured a documentary that highlighted her challenging past — a reminder of her enduring impact on those affected by war. The News & Advance
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Sept. 8, Nelson County board candidates spoke at a forum in Lovingston about changes in the Department of Social Services leadership after the county dissolved the previous board and appointed County Administrator Candice McGarry to lead DSS—concerns over low referrals and weak stakeholder ties prompted the change. The News & Advance
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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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