🌱 How did Rural Retreat’s narrow loss shake up Region 1D?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Rural Retreat's narrow loss shake up Region 1D?

Also on today's calendar: Chilhowie at Rural Retreat.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 71 and low of 46 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 50.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• In the Locker Room: Eagles find their footing as Friday nights heat up (virginiamountaineer.com) — Rural Retreat fans can see exactly where their Indians stand after a tight 26-21 loss to George Wythe and a spot at No. 9 in the latest unofficial Region 1D power ratings. The column recaps key Southwest Virginia high school football results, highlights standout performances, and explains how recent games are shaping the playoff picture.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rural Retreat

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Stained Glass Studio →
  The Henderson, 203 N Church St, Marion
  1:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 16
• Chilhowie at Rural Retreat →
  Rural Retreat High School, 321 E Buck Ave, Rural Retreat
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 20
• Northwood at Rural Retreat →
  Rural Retreat VA
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• MARION SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL- MARION →
  848 STAGE STREET, MARION
  9:00 am
• Creating Connection →
  The Henderson, 3 N Church St, Marion
  12:00 pm
• Board of Supervisors Joint Meeting with School Board →
  EOC Conference Room, Lower Level, 290 South 6th Street, Wytheville
  6:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Wellness in Nature – Forest Fridays →
  Hungry Mother State Park, 2854 Park Blvd, Marion
  11:00 am
• Wellness in Nature - Forest Fridays →
  Hungry Mother State Park, 2854 Park Blvd, Marion
  11:00 am
Monday October 5
• Marion Monday Night Jam →
  The Henderson, 203 N Church St, Marion
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• C3 Recovery →
  The Henderson, 203 N Church St, Marion
  12:00 pm
• Benziger Wine Dinner at Petals →
  Petals Wine Bar, 160 Tazewell Street, Wytheville
  6:00 pm
Monday October 12
• Art League of Marion →
  The Henderson, 203 N Church St, Marion
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Baker in Wytheville. Apply here.
• Care Advantage posted a job opening for Family Caregiver - CNA / PCA / Caregiver in Wytheville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rural Retreat here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wytheville

• 13 Grand American Mansions That Were Abandoned and Left to Ruin (discoverwildscience.com)

Marion

• 'Scarecrow Lane' to return to downtown Marion, Va. (wjhl.com)
• AI, spending, Medicare for All: What 4th district candidates would tackle first (newsobserver.com)

Tazewell

• Tazewell County receives $2.5 million for new childcare center (wvva.com)
• Pumpkins Weather Tough Growing Season, Are Prime for Picking (morningagclips.com)
• Obituary-Joseph W. Greer, Sr. (theradar.online)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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