McDonnell in Lynchburg as supporters contribute to his legal defense fund Evan Jones November 22, 2016 1 minute read (Associated Press) Former Governor McDonnell is getting help paying his millions in legal bills with local fund-raisers across the state, including one over the weekend in Lynchburg. As WFIR’s Evan Jones reports, McDonnell was there to thank those who came: Share: Post navigation Previous: Opioid crisis prompts Public Health EmergencyNext: Turkeys head to Blacksburg after Presidential Pardon Related Stories Congressman Ben Cline on redistricting, DHS funding, the SAVE Act and the upcoming State of the Union address Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0 “A well-respected gentleman”: VT grounds coordinator reflects on the legacy of Wes Worsham Web Staff February 20, 2026 0 Digital campaign on a “modest” budget leads VBR to record numbers during Fall/Holiday marketing blitz Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0