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Coming up on the calendar:

  • Sherando Varsity Football @ Amherst County
  • Amherst County Board of Supervisors Meeting at Amherst County
  • Planning Commission Meeting at Amherst County

... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Sunshine and hot, temps: high: 91, low: 69.
  • Thursday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • Husky Night at MayLynnâs
    Bedford Hills Elementary Lynchburg, VA 24503
    5:00 pm
  • Volleyball Scrim at Halifax
    Heritage High Lynchburg, VA 24502
    5:30 pm
  • Football William Fleming Benefit Game
    Heritage High City Stadium Complex, 3176 Fort Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
    7:00 pm
    • Friday August 21
  • Friday Cheers at Blue Mountain Barrel House →
    Blue Mountain Barrel House Brewery and Restaurant, 495 Cooperative Way, Arrington
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Cake Decorator in Amherst. Apply here.
  • Apple Market posted a job opening for Cashier/Sales Associate - Store 509 in Amherst. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Amherst here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lynchburg

  • Lynchburg City School leaders highlight focus on student achievement for year ahead (wset.com)
  • Lynchburg councilman wants another look at Flock Safety cameras (wset.com)
  • Lynchburg Regional Airport awarded $8M for expansion of terminal (wdbj7.com)

Forest

  • Snake is accused of starting fire at Virginia middle school (wcvb.com)

Ok Amherst! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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