🌱 Fourth Of July Events + LPD Investigates Fraud Scam Calls

Welcome back, Lynchburg. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Nice with clouds and sun. High: 87 Low: 59.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny. High: 86 Low: 66.

Here are the top three stories in Lynchburg today:

1. Experience an exciting start to your Independence Day celebrations with an unforgettable combination of fireworks and baseball at the Lynchburg Hillcats. Don't miss out on 12 consecutive local games, including a special admission-free match. For more Fourth of July events, activities, and fireworks shows in the Lynchburg area, click here. (WSET)
2. The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is currently conducting an investigation into fraudulent phone calls involving the impersonation of LPD detectives with the intention of soliciting money from victims. LPD emphasizes that they do not engage in such practices and will never call individuals to request money. If you have any information regarding this scam, please contact the LPD at (434) 455-6050. (WDBJ)
3. Lynchburg police are continuing their search for the individuals responsible for the fatal shooting of a 6-year-old boy, Kingston Campbell, while he was playing video games in his bed. Despite video evidence showing multiple people shooting at the home, no arrests have been made. A community group, One Community One Voice, is collaborating with Crime Stoppers to raise funds for a reward that will be given to anyone providing information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Campbell's death. (WDBJ)

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Today and tomorrow in Lynchburg:

Wednesday, June 28

• Picnic & Puzzles At Timbrook Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• Night Market At Lynchburg Community Market (5:00 PM)

Thursday, June 29

• 1776 The Musical At Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• ABC13 proudly announced its regional Emmy win for investigative reporting by Noreen Turyn and Jeff Meyer. The award recognizes their in-depth investigation into the death of Johnny Cashman, shedding light on a family's quest for answers following a disturbing scene discovered in his Lynchburg apartment. The story captured the attention of viewers as it delved into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. (WSET)
• A historical highway marker honoring a Union prisoner of war camp that once stood on the property of Lynchburg's E.C. Glass High School was unveiled, aiming to bring awareness to the city's Civil War history. The marker was established by the Taylor-Wilson Camp #10 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War to educate the community and ensure the camp's significance is recognized. (Lynchburg News and Advance)
• The Campbell County Sheriff's Office has released a surveillance photo of an individual wanted in connection with a series of burglaries. The person was caught on home surveillance looking into windows and touching windows of multiple homes in the area, and investigators are seeking information from the public to assist in the investigation. (WDBJ)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.