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The Lynchburg Neighborhood

A podcast about the Lynchburg Neighborhood, its people, and its history. By getting to know our neighbors and hearing their stories, we can feel more connected to this place. By learning the area’s backstory, we can better understand how Lynchburg works, how it has changed, and where it may be headed. Visit lynchburgneighborhood.com for more information.

Episode 23: Walter Virgil Jr.

"The best stories are the truth. The best stories are accounts of what really happened. There's no better setup or crescendo than what really happened." - Walter Virgil Jr. on the power of honesty and authenticity in storytelling.

In this conversation with Walter Virgil Jr., we talk about his childhood growing up in New Jersey, how he made it to Lynchburg, Virginia, the work that he is doing in our community, how his story has shaped his outlook and his mission, and what he is seeing in our city that makes him hopeful.

To listen to more stories from the Lynchburg Neighborhood, visit lynchburgneighborhood.com.

"The best stories are the truth. The best stories are accounts of what really happened. There's no better setup or crescendo than what really happened." - Walter Virgil Jr. on the power of honesty and authenticity in storytelling.

Billy Hansen