The Best of the Burg

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The Best of the Burg

Best of the Burg, sponsored by Bank of the James, is a one-hour show that airs on Fridays from 12-1 pm. It celebrates what makes Lynchburg such a great place to live, work and play! Hosts Mari White and Anthony “Biscuit” McAvoy tell you about the best places to visit, the best entertainment, the best food, and the people that make us proud to call the Hill City home.

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    The Best of the Burg 05/01/2026

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for the first May edition of The Best of the Burg!Eugene Wingfield from the Lynchburg Police Foundation talks about the Honor Garden at the Police Department Headquarters, the K-9 Garden, what training goes into becoming a K-9 handler, the timeline of the Final Phase of the Honor Garden, and more.Georgia Fauber from Brook Hill Farm joins to talk about their upcoming 25th Birthday Party.Dawn Rezai from Paisley Gifts talks about strawberries being the trending design this season, gift ideas for Mother's Day, and more.Mari and Anthony also learn about some events going on in and around the area over the weekend in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.

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    The Best of the Burg 04/24/2026

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.Julie Mays from Amherst Cleaners talks about their new fourth location, what other dry cleaning businesses closing mean for them, turnaround time on orders, what makes them different from other dry cleaners, and more.Jimmy Davis from Bank of the James and Libby Gatzke from Commerce Street Theater talk about their current production of Pride & Prejudice, their intimate setting, volunteer opportunites, Hill City Improv, upcoming production of August: Osage County, and more.Mari and Anthony also talk about some of the events going on in and around the area over the weekend in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.

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    The Best of the Burg 04/17/2026

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.Kevin Pauley from the American Heart Association talks about what the organization does across the country, tomorrow's Heart Walk at Percival's Island, the importance of CPR, and more.Spencer McElroy from Lime Kiln Theater talks about their summer concert series, how special their venue is, and more.Anthony talks about a This Day in History event and they also learn about some events going on in and around the area over the weekend in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.The Best of the Burg is brought to you by Bank of the James.

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    The Best of the Burg 04/10/2026

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.Mark Seamster, The Stump Doctor, joins to talk about how he became The Stump Doctor, the machinery they use, is now a busy time for them, grinding stumps, and more.In the Partnering For Good segment brought to you by Bank of the James, Kate Goodman from Rush Homes talks about the Parade of Playhouses, the different playhouses that will be raffled off, what Rush Homes does, how they help people get through financial obstacles, and more.Mari and Anthony also learn about the National Days from the week and some of the events going on in and around the area over the weekend in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.

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    The Best of the Burg 04/03/2026

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.In the Partnering For Good Segment brought to you by Bank of the James, Kevin Shroyer joins to talk about the Point of Honor 5k, the history of the race and why he started it, the lives his daughter's organs saved, Donate Life Month, how people can become organ donors, and more.Josh and Laura Mills from Mills Heating & Air Conditioning talk about their 42 year history, technology changes, monthly specials, the comfort club, and more.Mari and Anthony also talk about some of the National Days from the week and also events happening in and around the area over the weekend in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.

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    The Best of the Burg 03/27/2026

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for the final March edition of The Best of the Burg.Jennifer and David Moore from Moore's Country Store and Local Artist, Michael Twery, talk about the history of Moore's, the mural that will be unveiled Saturday, how Michael got into art, and more.Lauren McQuillan from Freedom 4/24 talks about the purpose of the organization, the education they provide to the community, signs to look for, events they have coming up, and more.Mari and Anthony also talk about hot dog topics and the events going on in and around the area in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.

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    The Best of the Burg 03/20/2026

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.Jimmy Davis from Bank of the James and Kyle Simpson from Camp Kum-Ba-Yah talk about what the camp does, the history of camp, their summer camp and who their campers are, upcoming Community Campfire event, being the Headquarters for Garden Day, their Counselors, and more.Steven Jefferson from Hickey Plumbing, Air & Electrical talks about how the constantly changing weather effects your HVAC system, maintenance plans, calling before 3pm allows issues to be fixed that day, how long HVAC systems last, warning signs that your system is going back, financing options, and more.There's also plenty of Chuck Norris jokes as well as all the events going on in and around the area over the weekend in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.

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    The Best of the Burg 03/13/2026

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.Melissa Mahone, Jake Funk, and Shop Dog Ace, join the show to talk about the trends in wallpaper, vintage looks sticking around, having fabric, special they have right now, accent walls, taking care of the entire process, and more.Chris Herndon from Pet & Aquatic Warehouse brings in a Banana Champagne Ball Python to show off and also talks about their pet selection and offering premium pet food.Mari and Anthony talk about Pi Day and the events going on in and around the area in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.

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    The Best of the Burg 03/06/2026

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.Andrew Pantana from The Back Nine Golf joins the show to talk about the different things that you can do at The Back Nine, being for all skill levels, how the systems work, putting simulator being installed next week, their upcoming grand opening event, memberships, and more.Vice President of Education at Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, Jason Urroz, joins the show to talk about Blue Ridge Rising, the Dark Skies effort, the Dark Skies Community Meeting in Bedford, how we can reduce light pollution, and more.Mari and Anthony also talk about some of the National Days from the week as well as events going on in and around the area over the weekend in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.

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    The Best of the Burg 02/27/2026

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.Ashley and Whitney from Jersey Mike's Subs talk about the upcoming Month of Giving, supporting Special Olympics this year, what your donations get you, the Day of Giving, some of the charities they've supported in the past, and more.Trish Cerulli, the President of the Cloverlea Foundation and NASA Solar System Ambassador joins to talk about the Belk Observatory at the Claytor Nature Center, the planetary alignment event this weekend, lunar eclipse happening last week, and more.Mari and Anthony also talk about the National Days from the week as well as the events going on in and around the area over the weekend in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.The Best of the Burg is brought to you by The Bank of the James.

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    The Best of the Burg 02/20/2026

    Mari White is joined by Jimmy Davis from Bank of the James on this week's edition of The Best of the Burg.Charles Lacy from Central Virginia Land Conservancy joins the show to talk about conservation easements their regional scope, having more flexibility than other state agencies, and some of their upcoming events.Nat Marshall from the Lynchburg Area Youth Sports Initiative (LAYSI) joins the show to talk about their upcoming Unity Walk, the organization's mission, and their future plans.Mari and Jimmy also talk about some of the National Days from the week as well as some of the events going on in and around the area over the weekend.

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    The Best of the Burg 02/13/2026

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.Chad Wheeler from WheelerGreen Lawn Care joins to talk about the services they provide, when you should start getting your lawn ready for spring and summer, their mosquito, flea, and tick treatment program, what makes them different from other lawn care companies, and more.Owner of Hill City Howlers, Dylan Narang, talks about the brand new rebrand for the Lynchburg Hillcats, the process of coming up with the new name, the new mascot and multiple logos, and more.Trish Roth and Kira Rider from HOME Magazine talk about the brand new Early Spring edition of Central Virginia HOME Magazine.Finally, Mari and Anthony learn about some fun events going on in and around the area over the weekend in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.

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    The Best of the Burg 02/06/2026

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.Rhonda Holt, The Loan Maven, joins to talk about down payment assistance programs, why you shouldn't wait to buy a home, refinancing, the importance of availability, and more.In the Partnering For Good segment brought to you by Bank of the James, Deborah Smith from the Jones Memorial Library, joins to talk about how long they've been around, being an archive for Lynchburg, their digital archive, having an Endangered Artifact according to the Virginia Association of Museums, and more.Mari and Anthony talked about the Super Bowl this Sunday as well as some other events going on in and around the area in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.

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    The Best of the Burg 01/30/2026

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.Julie Mays from Amherst Cleaners joins the show to talk about their three locations, some challenges they've heard from customers, offering delivery service to businesses and residential, cleaning, pressing, and preserving wedding dresses, their great staff, and more.WFXR Meteorologist, Kara Thompson, breaks down the weather forecast for this weekend, how much snow the area can expect, temperatures on Sunday being below 0, and more.In the Partnering For Good segment brought to you by Bank of the James, Leah Wiebe from Miriam's House talks about their upcoming Coldest Night of the Year event, how people can raise money, how they got their name, how they help families in the community, opening their new family shelter, and more.Mari and Anthony also learn about some of the events going on in and around the area this weekend in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.The Best of the Burg is brought to you by Bank of the James.

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    The Best of the Burg 01/23/2026

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.In the Partnering For Good segment brought to you by Bank of the James, Lisa Taylor from Bank of the James and Stephanie Reed from The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg talk about the upcoming Big Game 5k, what a day at the Boys & Girls Club looks like, the Community Garden, and more.Jim Messier from Arthur's Jewelry talks about their Grand Slam offer for Valentine's Day, engagements being popular around this time, what's trending in jewelry, other gift ideas, their upcoming Bridal 3 Day Bridal Event, and more.Mari and Anthony break down some of the releases and safety tips from local officials ahead of the winter storm this weekend.

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    The Best of the Burg 01/16/2026

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.Dr. Suzanne Shalet from All Around Equine Veterinary Care talks about her dog Luke, how horses do around other animals, horses in cold weather, things she looks for when doing exams, do horses like companions, getting her education at PennVet, and more.Melissa Mahone and Jake Funk from Mahone's Wallpaper Shop talk about being the only wallpaper showroom in the region, hot trends in wallpaper, grass cloth, offering more than just wallpaper, and more.Mari and Anthony also talk about what they're looking forward to in Lynchburg in 2026 as well as the events going on in and around the area in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.

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    The Best of the Burg 01/09/2026

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.Mark Lorah, a Featured Artist for BrickUniverse, joins to talk about the BrickUniverse Lego Fan Event at River Ridge this weekend, how he got into building Lego, the Golden Retriever that he has built for the event, the most difficult thing that he's ever built, and more.Jenifer Massie from BrightStar Care joins to talk about the types of care they provide, expending service all the way to the New River Valley, their experts, havings experts in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, being involved in the community, hiring in all areas that they serve, and more.In the Happenin' in the Burg segment, Peggy Howell, the Director of the Cantate Children's and Youth Choir talks about their upcoming auditions, how learning to sing and being in a choir can help children, and more.The Best of the Burg is brought to you by Bank of the James.

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    The Best of the Burg 01/02/2026

    Mari White is flying solo on this week's edition of The Best of the Burg.Melissa Fox from Fox Tutoring Academy talks about her 30 years of experience, literacy gaps, the science of reading, assessment support, her different tutoring methods, and more.Rich Roth joins to talk about a couple upcoming episodes of No Holds Barred including Ben Crosswhite and Former Lynchburg City Manager Kim Payne.Stephen Jefferson from Hickey Plumbing, Air & Electrical talks about their new branding featuring Sparky the Hero Dog, how to prevent frozen pipes, winter maintenance, their Comfort Club service plans, and more.Denise Thomas from the Lynchburg Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution talks about the city's involvement in America 250, the LYH 250 History Minute, upcoming local events, and more.The Best of the Burg is brought to you by Bank of the James.

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    The Best of the Burg 12/19/2025

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for the final edition of The Best of the Burg in 2025.Chris Herndon from Pet & Aquatic Warehouse joins the show to talk about how he got his role at the store, how the staff specializes in a single department, the types of fish they sell, the Saturday before Christmas being one of their busiest times, getting puppies from breeder and not puppy mills, their Christmas gift card special and loyalty program, and more.Mari and Anthony go through some of their best interviews from 2025 including Greg Starbuck, Ashleigh Meyer, and Katie Lane.They also learn about some of the national days from over the week as well as events going on in and around the area over the weekend in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.

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    The Best of the Burg 12/12/2025

    Anthony McAvoy is joined by Jimmy Davis from Bank of the James on this week's edition of The Best of the Burg.Courtney Green from Love Heals joins the show to talk about what the organization does and how they got started, the process of making their events, their Between The Shows Campaign, and more.Virginia Scott from Lynchburg Beacon of Hope talks about their Summer Internship Program, their Spring fundraiser, HOPEx, the Corn-A-Ment, and more.Jimmy and Anthony also talk about Christmas Cards and some events going on in and around the area over the weekend.

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    The Best of the Burg 12/05/2025

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.Chris Boswell and Lanny Duncan from M4K Lynchburg join the show to talk about the final day of the 2025 growing season.Laura from George's Seed, Feed, & Grow Shop talk about the gift ideas they offer for the holiday season, Virginia Diner Peanuts and Hoop Cheese, statuaries and fountains, and more.Ted Delaney from the Lynchburg Museum System talks about their new exhibit about Lynchburg and the Vietnam War.Mari and Anthony also go over some of the events happening in and around the area in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.

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    The Best of the Burg 11/21/2025

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of the Best of the Burg.They're joined by Paul Heckman and Nick Mendoza from Fortress Foundation Solutions to talk about garage lifting, foundation cracks, mold removal, crawl space encapsulation, sidewalk and concrete leveling, and more.In the Partnering For Good Segment, Jimmy Davis from Bank of the James and Keeley Cordingly from HumanKind talk about the upcoming Lynchburg Turkey Trot, how many people will be running it, still looking for volunteers, the programs that HumanKind provides, and more.Mari and Anthony also learn about the national days that happened over the week as well as the events going on in and around the area this weekend in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.

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    The Best of the Burg 11/14/2025

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.Alicia Smith from F&S Building Innovations talks about commercial renovations, trends in the renovation space, renovating for secondary living areas, bathrooms, saunas, cold plunges, their process from start to finish, and more.Greg Nash from Prestige Worldwide of Virginia talks about their fleet, trips they've done so far, why he loves driving, and more.In the Happenin' in the Burg segment, Jim Meredith from the Lynchburg Pops Community Band joins to talk about their upcoming Christmas in the Burg concert, the songs you will hear, ticket prices, and more.Mari and Anthony also talked about some of the National Days from over the week.

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    The Best of the Burg 11/07/2025

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for this first November edition of The Best of the Burg.Chris Seigla from The Grinnin' Bear Tavern talks about how he became the owner, how they came up with the name, their menu, being affordable, staying open on Thanksgiving Day, and more.Julie Mays from Amherst Cleaners talks about their three locations, offering pickup and delivery services, cleaning and preserving wedding dresses, cleaning tips, and more.

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    The Best of the Burg 10/24/2025

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another Friday edition of The Best of the Burg.CEO of the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, Megan Lucas, talks abo8ut the announcement of direct flights to Chicago and Washington DC and what this means for local businesses and citizens.Kelli Diaz from CASA of Central Virginia talks about what the organization does, their upcoming informational sessions, needing volunteers, the 11th Annual Superhero Run, and more.Harold Tipton from Apple Auto Glass talks about the history of the company, everything they do, how windshields have changed over the years and the effect it's had on the industry, working with customers' insurance, being a member of the Lynchburg Pops Community Band, and more.Mari and Anthony also learn about some of the events going on in and around the area over the weekend in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.

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    The Best of the Burg 10/17/2025

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.Paul Whitten from Whitten Funeral Home joins the show to talk about the business has changed over the years, new staff members, what sets them apart from other funeral homes, preplanning and why it's important, the 4th Annual Wildwood Craft Fair, and more.Dennis Coan and Virginia Scott from Lynchburg Beacon of Hope joins to talk about Virginia College Application Week, the services they provide students during VCAW, FAFSA Nights, helping pausers, the Stay Close Go Far Scholarships, and more.

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    The Best of the Burg 10/10/2025

    Anthony McAvoy is joined by Guestie Bestie, Jeff Taylor , on this week's edition of The Best of the Burg.Donna Dunn and Paige Tucker from HumanKind join the show to talk about the upcoming 37th Annual Turkey Trot, what HumanKind does in the community, and the Early Head Start Program.CEO of The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg, Stephanie Reed, joins the show to talk about how they serve youth in the community, the 20th Anniversary Gala, how people can donate, and more.Anthony and Jeff talk about the National Days from the week as well as the events going on in and around the area during the weekend in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.

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    The Best of the Burg 10/03/2025

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for this first Friday in October edition of The Best of the Burg.Blake Bryant from the Puzzled Foundation joins the show to talk about the foundation, how they came up with the name, the upcoming Puzzled Car, Truck and Bike Show, is there more awareness toward autism in the community, and more.Lauren Bennett from Collaborative Health Partners talks about the upcoming CHP Job Fair at the Liberty Mountain Conference Center.Nicole Johnson, the Tourism Director for Bedford County, talks about a couple of upcoming disc golf tournaments at New London Tech and Ivy Hill Courses, the economic impact these tournaments will have, how Lynchburg and Bedford are chosen as tournament sites, and more.And finally, Tim Saunders from Virginia Career Works, comes on the show to promote the upcoming VCW Job Fair, the employers that will be there, helping people with their resumes and more.

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    The Best of the Burg 09/26/2025

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg LIVE from Falling River Country Club for the Gleaning Golf Classic!Faber Jamerson, the GM of Falling River County Club, and Mark O'Brien from Gleaning for the World, talk about the Classic, the improvements being made at Falling River Country Club, the golf course, what Gleaning does, the Teddy Bear Brigade, and more.Chris Simpson from Wilkes' Jewelers talks about providing the trophies and awards for the event.AJ Owen from Central Technology Solutions breaks down why CTS supports Gleaning for the World as well as how technology is effecting the game of golf.Matt Hurley from The Fishin' Pig provides lunch for the gang and talks about their restaurants.Finally, Michael Justice from Gleaning for the World talks about long term relief work that the organization is currently doing in North Carolina, giving back to veterans in the community, and how people can support Gleaning for the World.

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    The Best of the Burg 09/19/2025

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.In the Partnering For Good segment, Jimmy Davis from Bank of the James brings in Gary Arrington and Jason Schmitt from Hunters for the Hungry to the studio to talk about what their organization does, the different hunting seasons in the area, the programs they supply deer to, the events they do during the year, working with local FFAs, and more.Josh Mills from Mills Heating & Air Conditioning talks about dehumidifiers, the importance of duct cleaning, whole home generators, their annual maintenance agreement, Appomattox Propane, why you should choose propane, and more.Mari and Anthony also learn about some national days from over the week as well as the events happening in and around the area in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.

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    The Best of the Burg 09/12/2025

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.In the Partnering For Good segment brought to you by Bank of the James, Terry Wecker from Isaiah 1:17 House talks about what the organization does, helping children in foster care, what their process is when children come to the house, working with over 200 kids in the last two years, how the community can help, and more.Rich Roth also joins the show to talk about "No Holds Barred"Finally, Mari and Anthony talk about the national days from the week as well as learn about the events going on in and around the area over the weekend in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.

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    The Best of the Burg 09/05/2025

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.Rhonda Holt joins the show to talk about her change to RWM Home Loans, is now a good time to refinance, heroes and veterans offers, how the market currently looks, and more.In the Partnering for Good Segment brought to you by Bank of the James, Tracy Russler from Brook Hill Farm, talks about what the farm does, how they rescue the horses, their school program and how the students work with the horses, their upcoming Brook Hill Farm Gala, how they're funded and how people can contribute, their summer program, and more.Mari and Anthony also learn about the national days as well as the events that are going on in and around the area over the weekend in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.

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    The Best of the Burg 08/29/2025

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for the last Friday in August for this week's edition of The Best of the Burg.Allen Lane from Service Printing talks about the 102 year history of the company, how he got into the business, how the printing industry has changed over the years, services they provide for businesses, still having a demand for physical products, their office mascot, their process, and more.Dr. M. from Forest Wellness MD join to talk about EmShape Neo Plus, the importance of muscle building, the special they're currently running on EmShape, and more.

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    The Best of the Burg 08/22/2025

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.Jimmy Davis from Bank of the James and Kim Soerensen from The United Way of Central Virginia talk about Hill City Slide, how the event got started, where the slide is this year, some of the proceeds they support, the Mods and Rockers fundraiser event, and more.Chad Wheeler from WheelerGreen Lawn Care talks about the hot and wet summer that we had this year, crabgrass maturing in August, helping people make the best choices for their lawns, are all lawns different, getting on their calendar sooner rather than later, and more.Mari and Anthony also learn about the national days from the week as well as some great events happening in and around the area over the weekend.

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    The Best of the Burg 08/15/2025

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.Jessica St. John and Kailyn Wray from Tharp Funeral Home talk about how they got into the industry, what goes into being the funeral director of the Lynchburg branch, what sets Tharp apart from the rest of the industry, helping families with tough decisions, some upcoming community events, and more.Jennifer Grove from Apple Ford talks about why you should call her to buy your next vehicle, her love for the community, finding the right vehicle for people, and more.Mari and Anthony also learn about the national days from the week as well as the events going on in and around the area over the weekend in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.

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    The Best of the Burg 08/08/2025

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.Alicia Smith from F&S Building Innovations joins the show to talk about working with indoor and outdoor living spaces, mudrooms, decorating trends, bathrooms, their coverage area, 3D renderings, how their process works, and more.Les Sinclair from the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank talks about their new CEO, the end of year fiscal numbers, how they help the community, providing healthy options, how they've been effected by tariffs, what their needs are, and more.Mari and Anthony also learn about some national days from over the week as well as the events that are happening in and around the area this weekend in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.

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    The Best of the Burg 08/01/2025

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.Public Affairs Director from Georgia Pacific, Chris Hughes, joins the show to talk about what they make at their factory in Big Island, being around for 135 years, their upcoming job fair and who they're looking for, safety feature in the industry, how technology has changed through the years, and more.Sherri Conner and Mary Taylor from The YMCA of Central Virginia talk about some of their Community Programs including Rock Steady Boxing, Live Strong, The Lean Program, and Memory Cafe.Mari and Anthony also learn about some National Days as well as some events going on in and around the area over the weekend in the Happenin' in the Burg Segment.

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    The Best of the Burg 07/25/2025

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for this final Friday edition of The Best of the Burg.Tracey Moore from Bella Vista Escapes joins to talk about cruises and river cruises, group and solo travelling, the importance of having a travel advisor, her most memorable trip, and more.Ashleigh Meyer from the Planning Committee of LYH250 talks about LYH250, the publication of a new book, who's on the committee, what events they have planned for next year, what Lynchburg was like during the American Revolution, and more.Mari and Anthony also learned about the National Days from over the Week as well as what's going on in and around the area over the weekend in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.

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    The Best of the Burg: 7/18/25

    This week on Best of the Burg host Mari White is joined by Guestie Bestie Jimmy Davis with Bank of the JamesThey speak with Riverviews Artspace’s 2025 Artist in Residence Alpha Massaquoi Jr. about his focus on charcoal portraits and helping emerging artists. Tracey Langseth with Riverviews also drops in to talk about other things going on and shares how proud they are of AlphaKatie Lane with BARCC drops by for "Partnering for Good" presented by Bank of the James to talk about their mission to bring a new animal shelter to Campbell County. She also discusses the logistical needs of an animal shelter and working alongside Friends of Campbell County Control.And for Happenin’ in the Burg, Mari & Jimmy are joined by Patrick Earl with Endstation Theatre talking about their production of “Much Ado About Nothing”

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    The Best of the Burg 07/11/2025

    Mari White is back from vacation to rejoin Anthony McAvoy on this week's edition of The Best of the Burg.This week's Guestie Bestie, Shelley Basinger, the Public Information Officer for Bedford County talks about a brand new accreditation report for the county and what companies look for in the reports, some capital projects they're working on, broadband internet expansion, hosting another disc golf tournament, and more.Quincy Davenport, The Shredman, joins the show to talk about how he got into the business, the services that he offers and what industries he works with, are we moving toward a paperless society, his shredding process and what he does with the paper after it's shredded, and much more.Mari, Anthony, and Shelley also talk about some of the National Days from over the week as well as some events going on in and around the area over the weekend.

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    The Best of the Burg 06/27/2025

    Anthony "Biscuit" McAvoy is joined by Guestie Bestie, Jimmy Davis, from Bank of the James on this week's edition of The Best of the Burg.They're joined by Stephanie Reed, the CEO of The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg, to talk about their purpose and mission, the vision she has for the club, and the needs that the club has.Courtney Hollingsworth, Michelle Seddon, and Sydney Scotford from Patrick Henry's Red Hill join the show to talk about their upcoming 4th of July celebration event and all of the great things they do at Red Hill.Anthony and Jimmy talk also talk about the National Days of the Week as well as some great events going on in and around the area in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.

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    The Best of the Burg 06/20/2025

    Anthony McAvoy is joined by Guestie Bestie, Tim Saunders, for this week's edition of The Best of the Burg.They're joined by Trish Roth, the Publisher of HOME Magazine, to talk about the brand new Summer Issue of Central Virginia HOME Magazine.Anthony and Tim talk about Tim's work with Virginia Career Works and their Youth Work Experiences.They also talk about the national days from over the week as well as some events that are happening in and around the area over the weekend.

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    The Best of the Burg 06/13/2025

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.They talk with Rhonda Holt, the Loan Maven, about refinancing and the things that you should know before starting the process.Guestie Bestie, Jeff Taylor, joins in on the fun to talk about the 40th Annual Batteau Festival, some of the trips that he's done on the James River, the events of the festival going on, and more.They talk about some of the national days of the week as well as some great events going on in and around the area in the Happenin' in the Burg segments.

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    The Best of the Burg 06/06/2025

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another Friday edition of The Best of the Burg.David and Chad Hamel from The All Companies join the show to talk about how they got started, what All Washed Up, All Sealed Up, and All Lit Up specializes in, putting up 9 miles of Christmas lights last year, how they've grown over the years, how important their team is to them their unique ad in HOME Magazine, and more.Tommy Vaughan from the Brookville-Timberlake Volunteer Fire Department joins Mari and Anthony to talk about the upcoming Fireman's Fair and how it benefits them, how many calls they run a year, and more.They also learn about the National Days from over the week as well as some great events happening in and around the area over the weekend in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.

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    The Best of the Burg 05/30/2025

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another Friday edition of The Best of the Burg.They're joined by Joel from C&C Auto to talk about his love of cars, being an ASE Master Tech for the last 25 years, how technology has changed the industry, the services customers can expect, veteran and first responder discounts, and more.Russ Jackson and VP of Service, Charles Cardwell, from Southern Air join Mari and Anthony to talk about new regulations surrounding refrigerate and the importance of taking care of your AC system.Mari and Anthony also go over some of the national days of the week as well as great events going on in and around the area over the weekend in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.

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    The Best of the Burg 05/23/2025

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.They talk with Greg Starbuck from Historic Sandusky about his new documentary "Lynchburg At War", the societal changes that happened in Lynchburg during wartime, other features of the movie, where they're filming, when it might come out, and more.Danner Evans, Anchor for ABC 13, joins the show to talk about the St. Jude Dream Home, their partnership with St. Jude, being able to tour the house, tickets still being available, and more.Mari and Anthony talk about some of the national days from over the week and also events going on in and around the area over the weekend in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.

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    The Best of the Burg 05/16/2025

    Anthony McAvoy is joined by guestie bestie Jimmy Davis from Bank of the James on this week's edition of The Best of the Burg!In the Partnering For Good segment brought to you by Bank of the James, Anthony and Jimmy are joined by Ula Kauppi from the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra to talk about the Homecoming concert this Saturday featuring Virgil Moore, the importance of developing young musicians, who makes up the LSO, how people can support the symphony, and more.Anthony and Jimmy talk about some National Days from over the week including National Biscuit Day and National Barbecue Day.They also talk about some upcoming events the Bank of the James is sponsoring as well as what they do in the community.Finally, Rich Roth and Reid Ebert join Anthony and Jimmy to talk about the 11th Annual Corn-A-Ment.

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    The Best of the Burg 05/09/2025

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.Kyle Goldsmith from Carter's General Store joins the show to talk about their upcoming concert event benefitting Valor Farm, the history of the store, their deli and great food options, being an outpost, venues available for rent, and hoop cheese.Mari and Anthony talk about Mother's Day as well as Cinco De Mayo in the National Days segment.Joan Moore and Sarah Ryan come on to talk about the upcoming Spring Festival of Light, looking at and appraising gems, aura photography, holistic treatments they'll have available, seminars and lectures including sound baths, who the festival is for, and more.Mari and Anthony also learn about some great events going on in and around the area over the weekend in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.

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    The Best of the Burg 05/02/2025

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.They're joined by Chad Wheeler from WheelerGreen Lawn Care joins the show to talk about spring being a busy time, what kind of rain is best for yards, soil testing, doing pest control, how they treat against mosquitos, should you be watering your lawn, and more.Mari and Anthony go over some of the national days from over the week including National Bubble Tea Day and look forward to the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.In the Partnering for Good segment brought to you by Bank of the James, Virginia Scott and Leidra McQueen from Lynchburg Beacon of Hope talk about the upcoming 11th Annual Corn-A-Ment, the raffle prices, the work they do for students in Lynchburg City Schools, the Stay Close Go Far Scholarship, and more.Finally, Mari and Anthony talk about some events going on in and around the area over the weekend in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.

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    The Best of the Burg 04/25/2025

    Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.They talk with Steven Jefferson from Hickey Plumbing, Air & Electrical about the history of the company, everything they offer, whole home generators, energy efficiency, and more.Nick Kessler from Kubota of Lynchburg joins the show to talk about tomorrow's Orange Days event.In the Partnering for Good segment, Jimmy Davis from Bank of the James and Shawne Farmer from Interfaith Outreach talk about the Seeds of Hope Luncheon, what the organization does, some recent success stories, their current ongoing raffle, and more.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Best of the Burg, sponsored by Bank of the James, is a one-hour show that airs on Fridays from 12-1 pm. It celebrates what makes Lynchburg such a great place to live, work and play! Hosts Mari White and Anthony “Biscuit” McAvoy tell you about the best places to visit, the best entertainment, the best food, and the people that make us proud to call the Hill City home.

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