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🌱 What redistricting options could reshape school zones for Forest families?

Forest, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Forest! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What redistricting options could reshape school zones for Forest families?
  • How did Jefferson Forest’s playmakers shine under the Friday night lights?
  • Could a new tip finally unlock a 26-year-old disappearance case?

Also on today's calendar: Amherst County at Jefferson Forest and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer; a morning shower, with a high of 79 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 84, low: 60.
  • Wednesday: Very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• How we got here: BCPS school closures and redistricting (newsadvance.com) — Forest families are at the center of Bedford County’s redistricting and school closure debate, with recent town halls at Forest Middle and Jefferson Forest High drawing strong turnout. Parents and staff have been urging the board to favor redistricting over closing schools as officials weigh multiple options to address crowding and capacity issues across the division.
   

• Liberty edges Rustburg in OT, JF and LCA cruise again, and more high school football recaps (newsadvance.com) — Jefferson Forest High’s football team gets a spotlight here, with photos of standout players and recent matchups that Forest fans will recognize from Sabre Stadium. The recap also highlights Liberty’s overtime win over Rustburg and other regional high school football action, giving Forest residents context on how neighboring teams are performing this season.
   

• Nelson County investigators reopen investigation into 2000 disappearance (wset.com) — Local readers may notice a brief reference to a recent head-on crash in Forest as Nelson County investigators reopen a missing-person case from 2000. Authorities are asking anyone with memories from the Rhue Hollow, Sherando, or Lyndhurst areas around that time to share tips, hoping even small details might finally move the long-stalled investigation forward.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Strung Like A Horse, likely a bunch of HORSE SYMPATHIZERs, but they make great music.
    No bio, no nothing, just the band/song post today. The song is a nice reminder out there to everyone too. https://youtu.be/1MVxDYMTBGs?is=ckHl9… (Nextdoor Brookstone)
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (08084) - 12130 E Lynchburg Salem Hwy in Forest. Apply here.
  • pOpshelf posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in FOREST VA S15138 in Forest. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forest here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lynchburg

  • Lynchburg connects stormwater management, tree canopy efforts (newsadvance.com)
  • How to fix poorly managed rental properties addressed by council candidates (newsadvance.com)
  • Back in the Court That Already Said Under-21 Adults Can Buy Handguns: GOA and VCDL Sue Virginia State Police Over New Purchase Ban and Private-Sale Background Check Law (usacarry.com)

Madison Heights

  • PHOTOS: A mighty fine time: Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival in Amherst County (newsadvance.com)

Ok Forest! 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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it’s too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Forest

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