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Monday, November 24th, 2025
Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lynchburg Turkey Trot — a Thanksgiving Day race hosted by HumanKind and started by Don Lucy in 1988 — will take place in less than a week to support local programs. WSET
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lynchburg Water Resources and Bedford Regional Water Authority launched the 'Enjoy the Feast, Recycle the Grease' campaign to help residents dispose of cooking oil and grease from holiday meals properly. Free grease disposal kits are available from November 10 to December 31 at local sites—such as Lynchburg Parks and Recreation and the Community Market—to keep sewer systems clear and the environment safe. WFXR TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Virginia high school football playoffs made national news when Thomas Dale's defensive back, Vicente Chavarria, intercepted a Hail Mary and ran 99 yards for a touchdown to give his team a 27-21 win over Manchester in the Region 6A semifinal. Union High won 12-0 in the Region 2D semifinal despite playing without head coach Travis Turner, who is listed as missing by state police, and Lynchburg schools Heritage and Liberty Christian won their semifinals and will meet again on Nov. 28 at City Stadium. Cardinal News
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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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