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 Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026