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New bar and restaurant 'The Speakeasy' comes to downtown Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. — The Speakeasy is a new place to gather with your friends and family, and it's opening in downtown Lynchburg this July 4. Owners of the Trading Post, Melanie and Peter Traber, wanted something new to do downtown. That's why they decided to open up a 6,000-square-foot...
Hot in Lynchburg: Simple Joys for the Warm Months
Feeling hygge in the summer looks different than in cooler months. Hygge, a Danish concept that refers to feelings of “cozy contentment and comfort,” seems easy to find in fall and winter, but who says cozy contentment is confined to crackling fireplaces and woolen blankets? (WSET’s meteorology team is calling for highs in the upper 90s as I write this--just thinking about quilts and fires is too much to think about!)
5th St. Grind becomes third Lynchburg coffee shop to announce closure in less than a month
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — On Wednesday, 5th St. Grind in Lynchburg announced they will be closing their doors after nearly seven years of business. In a social media post, the coffee shop said the decision was made "after much consideration," but did not specify the reasoning behind the move.
Celebrate July 4th at Jefferson's Poplar Forest with family fun and colonial activities
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — What better place to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence than at Thomas Jefferson's retreat home? Poplar Forest is hosting its Independence Day celebration on Thursday. They have tons of fun events planned, from colonial-style entertainment and games to food vendors, and...
KastKing Launches Bill Dance Mulberry Creek Sunglasses
Offering UV400 Protection that blocks 100% of harmful UVA and UVB rays, Mulberry Creek sunglasses are not only stylish, but they also offer the foremost in eye protection exceeding the ANSI standards for UV protection. In Lynchburg, Tennesse there’s a small creek that has had an amazing impact on one...
Great fun to be had in Lynchburg at Endstation Theatre’s ‘Twelfth Night’
Summer is the time when those of us inside the Beltway head west for hiking, sightseeing, and of course the arts. Among the many, many pleasures and festivals in the Blue Ridge mountains this time of year is the blossoming of summer theater—not only are summer repertories an excellent proving ground for aspiring actors; they’re a great creative opportunity for the artists involved.
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