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🌱 What’s at stake when James River hosts Patrick County Friday?

Buchanan, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good day Buchanan! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What’s at stake when James River hosts Patrick County Friday?

Today's riddle: How do you fix a broken pizza? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Fog in the a.m.; mostly sunny, with a high of 75 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 81, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Increasing clouds and cooler, with a high of 67 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• James River will host Patrick County in football Friday (fincastleherald.com) — James River High’s football team, which serves the Buchanan community, hosts Patrick County on Hall of Fame Night in a crucial matchup for playoff positioning. With both teams winless in district play, the Knights hope to rebound from a tough loss at Floyd and capitalize on strong individual performances to secure a much-needed home victory.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Bedford County sheriff urges strict limits on future marijuana retailers (wset.com)
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  • Laying the groundwork (pmg-va.com)

Vinton

  • Candidates outline differences on data centers, health care, and prices in 9th District race (wdbj7.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do you fix a broken pizza?" — With tomato paste! (Thank you Douglas D. for sending it in!)
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