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Lynchburg
Monday, December 8th, 2025
Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local residents gathered yesterday, Dec. 7 at the high school football field to cheer on the Union team during a spirited game, and the event brought neighbors together to support local youth sports. WDBJ7
- ➤ Liberty University students returned after a two-day mission to Jamaica, delivering 9,200 shoeboxes filled with toys and hygiene items to help local kids recover from Hurricane Melissa. The historic DC-8 flew in Sunday and will become a museum and training platform (a lasting symbol of hope) at the university. WSLS 10
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ At an annual economic outlook breakfast in Lynchburg, experts shared data-driven insights into national, state and regional trends to help local businesses plan for slower growth and rising uncertainty in 2026 — participants found the briefing essential for refining strategic approaches. The News & Advance
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials warn of 2 inches of snow Monday morning and low-teen temperatures Tuesday; services including a Salvation Army warming center (2215 Park Avenue) and Monday tax payments at City Hall remain in effect while residents exercise caution on slick roads. City of Lynchburg
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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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New Year’s at Noon
10 AM – 1 PM — Amazement Square — Admission required — Glow into 2026 with dancing, crafts, and a balloon drop under dazzling lights.
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