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Lynchburg
Sunday, November 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of November.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bedford County was awarded a $1 million USDA Rural Community Facilities Grant — the funds will be used to restore the former Montvale school building on U.S. 460. The project will help preserve this historic community asset for future use. The News & Advance
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, the Lynchburg Police Department announced the passing of retired K9 Arko—who served from 2016 to 2021 and earned awards for bravery—and officers say he was a loyal guardian whose heroic actions forged an unbreakable bond with his handler Lieutenant Godsie. WSET
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Horizon Behavioral Health opened its new Crisis Care Center in Lynchburg. The center now offers mental health & substance abuse support to local residents. The News & Advance
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Lynchburg Turkey Trot
8-10 a.m. — E.C. Glass High School — Registration opens August 4, 2025 — Gather your flock for a fun-filled turkey trot experience in-person or virtually.
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The Blind Boys of Alabama: A Joyful Christmas Celebration
4-6 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $20 – $67 — Celebrate the festive season with the Grammy-winning sounds of The Blind Boys of Alabama in a joyous Christmas performance.
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A Christmas Carol
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Wolf Den Downtown — Check local listings — Experience an original adaptation of the beloved holiday classic with your favorite characters.
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Reindeer Run 2 Miler
9 A.M. — Hydaway Outdoor Center — Cost varies — Dash through picturesque trails with festive cheer, cookies, and support for a great cause.
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DEKA Strong Fitness Challenge
Event — Time Range — Jamerson Family YMCA — Cost Info — Test your strength and endurance without the run in a supportive, high-energy environment.
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Dailey & Vincent: Candy Canes and Coal
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $24 – $55 — Experience a festive night filled with holiday classics and heartfelt music from Grammy-winning duo Dailey & Vincent.
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Morgan Wade Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $39 – $87 — Experience powerful storytelling through Morgan Wade's music reflecting her journey of self-discovery and resilience.
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Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Sydnor Performance Hall — $ — Experience a candlelit string performance of beloved Christmas carols in a festive atmosphere.
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