The Best of the Burg
The Best of the Burg
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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 show focuses on local community highlights, such as dining, events, and impactful organizations. Episodes include discussions on topics like Valentine's Day gift ideas, outdoor activities, and community initiatives for homelessness, with themed segments like 'Partnering for Good' that spotlight local charities and upcoming local events.
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.
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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