Daily
Lynchburg
Monday, October 13th, 2025
Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than 20 community members spoke out at Thursday’s public hearing against the Bedford County School Board plan to redistrict Forest zone elementary schools — they urged officials to reconsider the proposal to avoid disrupting established student routines. The News & Advance
- ➤ Photos from Liberty University show emergency responders practicing a mass casualty training exercise on Thursday— the drill tests their readiness for potential critical incidents. The News & Advance
- ➤ Lynchburg Water Resources announced its second annual Imagine a Day Without Water youth art contest that invites local students to submit art or photography on the theme of water and the businesses that rely on it — teachers have been given contest guidelines for students in area public, private, and homeschool programs with entries accepted until November 6. Judges will select top entries to earn a $50 gift card and prizes while teachers can also win gift cards if they encourage submissions. WSLS 10
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Giles High School tailback Jalen Miller was named Player of the Week—he gave an interview that explained what his team means to him—and the honor highlights his strong play. WFXR TV
-
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.
-
Blue Ridge Line Dancing Festival 2025
3-10 p.m. — Art Alley — No refunds — Kick up your boots and enjoy line dancing with great performers in Lynchburg!
-
Roanoke Ballet Theatre Presents Dracula
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $20 – $75 — Experience the haunting ballet that brings Bram Stoker's legendary vampire to life with stunning choreography and music.
-
4th Annual Fall Festival
10 AM – 3 PM — The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox — Free entry — Celebrate the season with live music, food, and family-friendly activities in a historic setting.
-
Phil Vassar: 25 Years of Paradise Tour
7:30-10 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $39–$92 — Celebrate Phil Vassar’s enduring hits and vibrant performance at this special anniversary tour.
-
15th Annual Mabel Glass Craft Fair
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Heritage United Methodist Church — Free entry — Explore unique crafts and local creations at this beloved community fair.
-
Puccini’s Madame Butterfly
November 7-9 — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $15-$240 — Experience the heart-wrenching tale of love and betrayal in one of opera's most beloved classics.
-
MARCUS 2025
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — Randolph College — Registration includes meals — Presenting undergraduate scholarship across various disciplines.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Lynchburg
Welcome to the Daily Lynchburg, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Lynchburg, Virginia community. If you like the Daily Lynchburg, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Lynchburg.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Lynchburg and across Virginia. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Lynchburg
A free Lynchburg community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailylynchburg.com/sitemap