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 another edition of The Best of the Burg.
Julie Mays from Amherst Dry Cleaners talks about their new Forest location, wedding season, wedding dress preservation, their wash and fold services, some of the toughest jobs they've been able to fix, and more.
Kevin Davis and Brandon Lacy from the Forest Volunteer Fire Department talk about their new truck, the department and its role in the community, how they both got into firefighting, the training that goes into being a firefighter, needing volunteers, their needs from the community, and more.
Mari and Anthony talk about some of the national days from the week and the events going on in and around the area over the weekend.
The Best of the Burg is brought to you by Bank of the James.
18 Sept 2026
The Best of the Burg 09/18/2026
Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are back for another edition of The Best of the Burg.
Chris Herndon from Pet & Aquatic Warehouse talks about getting your home ready for fall while thinking of the safety of your pets, keeping scented candles away from birds, their upcoming Customer Appreciation Event, and more.
Director of Public Information for Bedford County, Shelley Basinger, talks about an article that she wrote for HOME Magazine about hiking in the Blue Ridge, upcoming Bedford Bike Bash, Disc Golf events, and more.
Mari and Anthony learned about some National Days from the week as well as some events going on in and around the area during the weekend in the Happenin' in the Burg segment.
The Best of the Burg is brought to you by Bank of the James.
11 Sept 2026
The Best of the Burg 09/11/2026
Mari White and Anthony McAvoy are LIVE from the Field of Honor for this week's edition of The Best of the Burg.
Laura and Shannon from the Forest Rotary Club talk about setting up the Field of Honor, what and who the flags represent, being a major fundraiser for local nonprofits, tonight's 9/11 Opening Ceremony, the keynote speaker, and more.
Kemp Settle from Whitten Funeral Home talks about his experience on 9/11, sponsoring Taps at the Field of Honor, and more.
Mike Shenigo from Automated Conveyor Systems talks about what the Field of Honor means to ACS, video playing in their lobby, what ACS does, his memories from September 11th, how the Field of Honor has changed over the years, and more.
The Best of the Burg is brought to you by Bank of the James.
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Chad Hamel
Tommy Vaughan
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