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Lynchburg
Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Healing Strides, a nonprofit in Boones Mill, is auctioning a signed Taylor Swift guitar to fund its horse therapy programs that support veterans, children and others. Bidding remains open for one more week. WSET
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lynchburg City Schools celebrated 160 years of public education Tuesday afternoon at the School Administration Office — a plaque gifted by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War honors a milestone from 1865. WSET
- ➤ Students at Liberty Christian Academy wore purple Wednesday before winter break to honor Mark Spain (who passed away a year ago) as school leaders and students celebrated his lasting impact on the community. WSET
- ➤ Lynchburg City Schools Superintendent Dr. Kristy Somerville-Midgette is preparing a plan that adds a makeup school day on March 2 and builds a remote learning option if more winter weather disrupts classes; the school board unanimously approved the changes. WSET
- ➤ The Amherst County School Board delivered video remarks today praising the full accreditation earned by all division schools (a milestone that reflects strong review standards). The News & Advance
- ➤ The Lynchburg City School Board reviewed a new VDOE report on Tuesday night that rated schools as distinguished, on track, off track, or needing intensive support, with four schools flagged for intensive support. Board members discussed boosting parental involvement and vocational programs to improve student performance. WSET
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ VDOT will lift temporary lane closures in most highway work zones from noon Wednesday, Dec. 24 until noon Friday, Dec. 26 and again from noon Wednesday, Dec. 31 until noon Friday, Jan. 2 (some semi-permanent work zones will remain) to ease holiday travel. WSLS 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials confirmed a measles case in Campbell County on Wednesday involving an out-of-state visitor who traveled through the Central and Southwest Regions. Exposure sites include two Rustburg locations on Monday, Dec. 8 (with risk of symptoms from Dec. 12 to Dec. 29); residents are advised to check vaccination status. WSET
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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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BrickUniverse: The Immersive Brick Experience 2026
10 AM - 4 PM — River Ridge — Starting at $18 — Experience breathtaking LEGO creations and interactive building zones at this family-friendly event.
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