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In today's newsletter:

• Which Lynchburg properties quietly changed hands this past week?
• Why did Timberlake Road’s Captain D’s suddenly shut down?
• Why one man’s 24-hour bell-ringing marathon matters to Lynchburg families

Also on today's calendar: Lynchburg Community Market - Mistletoe Market and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 56 and low of 25 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 52, low: 35.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 54 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Check out Lynchburg area property transfers for the week of December 18, 2025 (newsadvance.com) — If you’re curious about who’s been buying and selling around Lynchburg lately, this week’s property transfer list lays out the latest recorded real estate changes in the area. The document details recent transactions, giving residents a snapshot of neighborhood activity and market movement as of the week of December 18, 2025.
   

2. Seafood lovers bid farewell as Captain D's on Timberlake Road closes its doors for good (wset.com) — Lynchburg residents who frequent Captain D’s on Timberlake Road just lost a go-to seafood stop, as the restaurant permanently closed after its final day of business on December 14. Managers say rising rent made the location unsustainable, and the nearest Captain D’s is now nearly 100 miles away in Richmond, with no new plans announced for the Lynchburg building.
   

3. Salvation Army volunteer rings bell for 24 hours at Walmart (wfxrtv.com) — A Salvation Army volunteer is ringing the bell for a full 24 hours outside the Walmart on Wards Road in Lynchburg, splitting the effort into two 12-hour shifts because the store closes overnight. Chet Schultz, who says the Salvation Army has served Lynchburg for 125 years, is using the challenge to draw attention to local programs like the warming center, meals, and the Angel Tree.
   

4. ABC13 introduces the Mark Spain Award to honor community, fairness, and selflessness (wset.com) — Lynchburg’s ABC13 newsroom has created a new annual Mark Spain Award to honor staff who embody the late anchor’s commitment to community, fairness, integrity, and selflessness. The first recipient is reporter Hayden Robertson, recognized for his tireless work and close connection to Spain’s legacy, with Mark’s family on hand to share memories and celebrate the tribute.
   

5. Photos: The old Bedford Middle School, now apartments, over the years (newsadvance.com) — A beloved former Bedford Middle School building has been transformed into the new Flora Apartments, following years of debate, a devastating 2020 fire, and extensive restoration work. Photo highlights trace its journey from active classrooms to fire damage to redevelopment, including visits from Lynchburg residents reminiscing during a 2019 yard sale and recent tours of the finished apartments and future hotel site.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lynchburg

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
  Sydnor Performance Hall (in Schewel Hall), 03103001, Lynchburg
  4:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• Mistletoe Market
  Lynchburg Community Market
  8:00 am
• Lynchburg Community Market - Mistletoe Market
  1219 Main St, Lynchburg, VA, 24502
  8:00 am
• Saturday Market
  Lynchburg Community Market
  8:00 am

Thursday December 25

• Christmas Day
  Lynchburg, VA Calendar

Saturday December 27

• Saturday Market
  Lynchburg Community Market
  8:00 am

📣 Lynchburg Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 19

• Stranger Things: Hellfire Club
  Mythic Hall , 918 Commerce St Floor 3 , Lynchburg
  6:00 pm
• UCA Girls Varsity Basketball @ Temple Christian
  Temple Christian School , 4465 S Amherst Hwy , Madison Heights
  6:00 pm
• The Night Owls | Palmera House
  PALMERA HOUSE - Retail & Cafe , 2307 Bedford Ave , Lynchburg
  7:00 pm
• A Christmas Carol
  The Wolf Den Downtown , 723 Jefferson St , Lynchburg
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Doves & Dragons: Harps and Harpsichord Music Holiday Special
  Forest Library , 15583 Forest Rd , Forest
  12:00 pm
• Saturday with Santa
  Forest Library , 15583 Forest Rd , Forest
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• We are Hiring!!!
  I am sharing the position on my HR team at Liberty University. This position is for someone who can analyze data and proceed through varied workflow… (Nextdoor Boonsboro Forest)
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  I am looking for assistance from somebody with nursing or home health aid experience each weekend to prepare a weekly injection. I need to take. It… (Nextdoor Richland Hills)

• Walmart posted a job opening for Maintenance Custodian Associate in Lynchburg. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Overnight Crew Team Member in Lynchburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lynchburg here.

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