🌱 How Rustburg firefighters handled a tricky early-morning rescue on 501

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In today's newsletter:

• How Rustburg firefighters handled a tricky early-morning rescue on 501

Also on today's calendar: Needlecrafters @ CCPL and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 88, low: 69.
• Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Driver trapped inside car after striking two trees in Campbell County crash (wset.com) — Emergency crews from Rustburg and Gladys volunteer fire departments freed a driver trapped for up to 40 minutes after hitting two trees on Brookneal Highway early Wednesday morning. The crash near Rocky Road in Campbell County briefly disrupted traffic while firefighters worked around pinned feet and heavy damage, and EMS treated both people at the scene, though injury details weren’t released.
   

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📸 Around Rustburg

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rustburg

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 9

• Wilson Warbirds at Hill City Howlers →
  Bank of the James Stadium, 3180 Fort Ave, Lynchburg
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday August 11

• Needlecrafters @ CCPL →
  Campbell County Public Library, 684 Village Hwy, Rustburg
  12:00 pm
• Start Small Campbell Grant Info Session →
  Campbell County, VA Calendar, 18891 Leesville Rd Program Room, Lynchburg
  6:00 pm
• Friends of the Rustburg Library Meeting @ CCPL →
  Campbell County Public Library, 684 Village Hwy, Rustburg
  6:00 pm

Saturday August 15

• Self Defense in the Home - Lynchburg, VA 2026 →
  Liberty Mountain Gun Club, 822 Second Amendment Dr, Lynchburg
  3:00 pm

Monday August 17

• Babygarten: Summer Session II @ CCPL →
  Campbell County Public Library, 684 Village Hwy, Rustburg
  10:00 am

Wednesday August 19

• Tot Time: Summer Session II @ CCPL →
  Campbell County Public Library, 684 Village Hwy, Rustburg
  10:00 am

Monday August 24

• Babygarten: Summer Session II @ CCPL →
  Campbell County Public Library, 684 Village Hwy, Rustburg
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Fun with Infinity & Sound – Infinite Sums Grant Program →
  J Robert Jamerson Memorial Library, 157 Main St, Appomattox
  4:00 pm
• Creative Outlet Class for Adults Air Dry Clay Bowls (Part 2) – Infinite Sums Program →
  J Robert Jamerson Memorial Library, 157 Main St, Appomattox
  6:00 pm

Friday August 7

• Enchanted Trail @ TBL →
  Timbrook Library, Campbell County Public Library System, Lynchburg
  11:00 am

Saturday August 8

• Infinity Day Celebration →
  J Robert Jamerson Memorial Library, 157 Main St, Appomattox
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Lynchburg

• $64M Candlers Mountain interchange project to improve traffic flow, safety in Lynchburg (wset.com)
• Lynchburg sees fewer 90-degree days this summer, despite first 100-degree days since 2012 (wset.com)
• Referendum on Rosie's Gaming operation heads to Amherst County voters (newsadvance.com)

Forest

• Zach Bauchou Net Worth in 2026 (surprisesports.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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