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Amherst, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Amherst! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a Lynchburg anchorās investigations touched Amherst County over decades
Also on today's calendar: Flat Five Jazz and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? š¤ (Answer below!)
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š° News we're reading
ā¢ ABC13's Noreen Turyn retires after 36 years of telling stories that matter (wset.com) ā A longtime Lynchburg TV anchor is retiring after 36 years, including work covering cases tied to Amherst County and the wider Central Virginia community. Her investigative reporting on major Virginia criminal cases and local institutions earned regional and national recognition. Viewers are invited to watch a special on-air celebration of her career. 
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Lazy Days Winery-Strawberry Sangria Saturday ā
Lazy Days Winery, 1351 N Amherst Hwy, Amherst
11:00 am
Saturday August 1
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Other local events
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Flat Five Jazz ā
Second Stage | Amherst, 194 Second St, Amherst, VA, 24521
6:00 pm -
Route 29 Business Beautification Committee
Amherst County Administration Conference Room
4:00 pm -
The Way of Truth & Life Fellowship Launch Celebration & Consecration Service
Amherst County Chamber-Commerce Diamond Hill Baptist Church 1415 Grace Street Lynchburg, VA 24504
3:00 pm -
Lazy Days Winery-Music Bingo ā
Lazy Days Winery, 1351 N Amherst Hwy, Amherst
2:30 pm -
Bluegrass Concert:Virginia Rain and Country Proud ā
Madison Heights Community Center, 424 Woodys Lake Rd, Madison Heights
7:00 pm -
Lazy Days Winery-Red Sangria Saturday ā
Lazy Days Winery, 1351 N Amherst Hwy, Amherst
11:00 am
Saturday July 25
Tuesday July 28
Saturday August 1
Saturday August 8
Friday August 14
Saturday August 15
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Saturday Market
Lynchburg Community Market
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Mitchell Tenpenny ā
1100 Jefferson St, Lynchburg
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Zach Rushing ā
Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts, 524 Main St, Lynchburg
7:00 pm -
AN EVENING WITH BETT PADGETT
Academy Center of the Arts The Music Hall @ 722 Commerce Street, 722 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
8:00 pm -
Self-Defense Workshop in Arrington ā
Nelson Heritage Center, 1653 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Arrington
2:00 pm
Saturday July 25
Sunday July 26
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š Nearby News
Madison Heights
- World Series Bound! A look at our local teams who are off to the World Series! (wset.com)
- Amazon last-mile delivery facility opens in Amherst County (newsadvance.com)
Lynchburg
- Lynchburg Fire Department rescues cat stuck in tree for days (wsls.com)
- Fox found in Lynchburg tests positive for rabies, department of health confirms (wset.com)
- Aspen Plan, Morton Creek 1.5+ Acres, Lynchburg, VA 24504 (zillow.com)
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