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 1 minute read Flu cases peaked locally around Christmas Gene Marrano January 7, 2026 0 1 minute read Five years after Jan. 6, former Virginia congresswoman speaks out Web Staff January 7, 2026 0 1 minute read The Exchange debuts with Grace Potter, a new exhibit at Gallery 360 and the Roanoke Regional Writers Conference Gene Marrano January 7, 2026 0