COMMUNITY SPIRITS: Main Street Skeletons keep Lynchburg high vibe
Every small town enjoys quirks and unique traditions that define them and create a sense of community. In Lynchburg, one of those is the Main Street Skeletons.
April 29, 2026
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Local wins collegiate national championship in archery
Lynchburg now boasts its own college national champion. MCHS alum Gus Burtts recently brought home top honors in the the USA Archery 3D Collegiate National Championship for Lindsay Wilson University.
BIG WHISKEY ENERGY: Jack’s new Tanyard Hill Rye packs a smooth punch
Jack Daniel’s released a big, bold whiskey on Wednesday and on Thursday, our editor got the chance to taste it with a little help from her friends. She’s calling it a unicorn whiskey.
Jack introduces new high-proof rye
They aged it in one of the oldest barrelhouses on Tanyard Hill and at proof’s upwards of 148, Lynchburg’s newest local product is sure to be a cult favorite.
WOODARD’S MARKET: A Lynchburg tradition six generations strong
In our latest Lynchburg small business profile, we talked to Woodard’s Market – a rural grocery store here in Moore County that’s a community tradition and part of the heartbeat of Lynchburg.
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