Daily
Lynchburg
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Restoration work at Montgomery Museum is underway as local staff update exhibits—project efforts began last month and will continue in the coming weeks. WDBJ7
- ➤ A Sunday attack on a church in Grand Blanc, Michigan, led local leaders at Melrose Baptist in Roanoke to boost security by staffing volunteer teams on Sundays—Reverend Mofield said the steps aim to lower risks and keep the church a safe place for worship. It shows local churches are now taking extra precautions after the incident. WFXR TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ One year after Cash Gaudio was murdered in his driveway, his family honors his memory by running the Live Like Cash Gaudio Foundation—its first Spirit Award was given to student Owen Soistmann at an LCA Orange Out game—and reflects on his caring nature and deep faith. WSET
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Science Museum conducted a botany experiment—testing different light and soil conditions—to uncover new insights into plant growth. WDBJ7
- ➤ Central Virginia Community College announced an Early College homeschool cohort that lets high school juniors and seniors earn college credit starting in fall 2026—details were released Tuesday. The News & Advance
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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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Masterworx Community Theater: Newsies - The Musical
7-10 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — VIP tickets available — Experience the excitement of Newsies in an engaging community theater setting.
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Wine & Garlic Festival
11 AM – 5 PM — Rebec Vineyards — Admission fee may apply — Enjoy two days of garlic-themed fun with wine tastings, music, and family activities.
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Masterworx Community Theater: Newsies - The Musical
2-5 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of the Broadway hit as local talent brings the story of young newsboys to life.
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Vitamin String Quartet Concert
7-9 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — Ticket prices may vary — Experience innovative string arrangements that blend classical, hip-hop, rock, and pop music.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If the path ahead of you is clear, you're probably on someone else's.
~ Joseph Campbell
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