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Hello Lynchburg! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Crackdown on derelict homes, Maker Faire, and Cat Yoga + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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📰 In the news
Balancing demolition and restoration: The City of Lynchburg has strengthened its derelict program, adding deadlines and fines for owners of long-vacant homes. With 275 condemned buildings, a public dashboard is in the works — read the full story.
What students can expect: Lynchburg City Schools will start daily metal detector screenings at Heritage High this month to add security. Students will be screened before class, with medical exemptions and private checks available — see how screenings will work.
Generations of artistry converge: Paintings by Georgia Morgan and Allen TenBusschen, past and present University of Lynchburg art chairs, will be on view at Daura Museum of Art March 12 to April 1 — see what’s on display.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Your week needs pie: If dessert calls for a flaky-crust fix, The Original Montana Plains Bakery has classic and seasonal pies that taste like they came from a neighbor’s oven. Take a slice for later, or show up with a whole pie and earn quiet hero points.
Serious flower upgrade: When an average Tuesday suddenly deserves celebration, Bloom by Doyle’s turns quick errands into joyful gestures: hand-tied bouquets, bright seasonal stems, and plants that bring a little calm to the week. Easy, pretty, reliably mood-lifting.
Chalk up your week: Whether you’re exploring auto-belays or chasing new problems, Rise Up Climbing delivers tall roped routes, legit bouldering, and a crew that remembers names. Monday fog lifts with movement, midweek momentum, and chalky joy that keeps sessions fresh.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →
Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Check out my favorite online options →
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🏊 2026 VA Age Group SC Championships @ Liberty University | Thursday (3/12) – State pride meets swim caps at Virginia’s age-group short course championships, where qualified 14-and-under swimmers come to throw down for real. Expect thunderous finishes, hushed starts, and that classic whiff of chlorine that says childhood, competition, and slightly damp snacks.
🏈 Hill City Showdown Youth Football Tournament @ Lynchburg, VA | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Spring in Hill City means pint-sized gridiron glory, as 6U through 14U squads storm Lynchburg for the first Hill City Showdown. Champions score rings, runners-up get hardware, parents get a weekend of yelling wrap up from aluminum bleachers. Coaches, register before the slots vanish.
✨ Try It Out!! @ Liberty University Natatorium | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Curious about diving? Swing by the university pool for a Saturday, low-pressure try-it session. No experience necessary; stay for an hour or two, test your form, and rediscover the joy of a good splash, no ocean, sharks, or midlife-crisis gear required.
🐰 Hop To It! Bunny Photo Experience @ River Ridge | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Whether you’ve got sugared-up grandkids or just a soft spot for giant rabbits, River Ridge is rolling out the annual Bunny Photo Experience. Think pastel backdrops, polite chaos, and a picture you’ll laugh at next spring. Bribe the kids with a pretzel, then smile.
🔢 Bingo @ Lynchburg Moose Lodge 715 Bingo Hall | Sunday (3/15) at 4:00 PM – Bingo at the Lynchburg Moose Lodge is open to all, with 25 games and four progressives sold separately. Snag a paper-only pack for $25 or $30, or bundle for $50 or $55, then hit the snack bar, find your seat, and prepare to gloat.
🐱 Cat Yoga! @ Lynchburg Humane Society | Monday (3/16) at 5:30 PM – Trade your downward dog for actual cats at LHS, where Lucy Hathaway leads a one-hour, all-levels flow with adoptable feline assistants. Expect purrs, stretches, and the occasional judgmental stare. Bring your mat, your balance, and a tolerance for whiskers.
🎶 Rhythms & Recorders @ Lynchburg Music Center, Inc. | Wednesday (3/18) at 11:00 AM – If you can still hear Hot Cross Buns in your nightmares, here’s the fix. Learn rhythm reading, ensemble playing, and basic music literacy on recorders and percussion, earning belts karate style. Surprise yourself, impress the kids, and finally clap on two and four.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Lynchburg report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 84°F – Low: 48°F – Precip: 26%
A chance of rain showers after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 2 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Rain showers likely between 7pm and 5am, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy. Low around 48, with temperatures rising to around 60 overnight. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 57°F – Low: 32°F – Precip: 68%
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Northwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of rain before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West wind 1 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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