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Lynchburg
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Photos from The News & Advance archives show major storms that hit Lynchburg over the years—like the deadly August storm of 1958 and hurricanes such as Camille and Agnes—with powerful floods and winds captured in historic images. The archive offers a look at how these weather events changed the local landscape. The News & Advance
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lynchburg Water Resources released its FY 2025 Annual Report highlighting work on water, wastewater and stormwater services—including the groundbreaking of the Blackwater CSO Tunnel and improvements in utility maintenance. The report details customer-focused initiatives and future plans for technology upgrades that will support essential services. City of Lynchburg
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Centra Health today broke ground on a six-story health tower at Lynchburg General Hospital—planned to add more space for patient care. The News & Advance
- ➤ The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded $11 million for 32 projects to help people recovering from substance use disorder return to work. The funding, part of the INSPIRE Initiative—supporting recovery efforts in 165 counties across nine Appalachian states—aimed to boost workforce reentry and build healthier communities. WSLS 10
- ➤ Jason Price turned his loss into action by founding the Jason Price Foundation to support cancer care in the community—partnering with local healthcare providers to offer resources and research funding. The foundation plans to host events and launch support programs for patients in the coming months. WDBJ7
- ➤ Health experts warned local residents that kissing bugs in Virginia may carry the rare but serious Chagas disease — officials are reviewing insect sightings and urging alertness. WDBJ7
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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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An Evening with Melissa Etheridge
7-9 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $48 – $107 — Experience the raw energy and powerful vocals of rock icon Melissa Etheridge live on stage.
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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2025
10 AM – 11 AM — Linkhorne Middle School — Registration required — A five-week running program for kids from Pre-K to 8th grade promoting health and activity.
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