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 Darius Rucker to perform at Elmwood Park in June Web Staff April 3, 2026 RPD Arrests Man in Southwest Gas Station Armed Robbery Clark Palmer April 3, 2026 Roanoke County enters spring with return of community favorite events Web Staff April 3, 2026