🌱 How did Amherst schools outperform neighbors in Virginia’s new rating system?

Hey there, Amherst! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How did Amherst schools outperform neighbors in Virginia’s new rating system?
• How Amherst County snapped Altavista’s unbeaten basketball start Thursday night

Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 50 and low of 34 degrees.
• Sunday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 54, low: 23.
• Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 46 and low of 29 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• How Lynchburg-area school divisions fared in state's new accountability system (newsadvance.com) — Amherst County families can celebrate that all nine county schools are fully accredited for 2024–25, with Amherst County High School earning the top “distinguished” rating under Virginia’s new accountability system. The story compares Amherst’s strong results with neighboring Lynchburg and Campbell County, and explains how the state’s new performance and support framework measures student mastery, growth, and readiness.
   

• PHOTOS: Amherst County deals Altavista hoops first loss of its season (newsadvance.com) — Amherst County High School’s boys basketball team handed Altavista its first loss of the season in a home matchup packed with big plays from Lancers like RJ Blake, Franklin Moore, and Levi Campbell. A full photo gallery captures the action, from tight defense to fast-break layups, giving Amherst fans a close-up look at Thursday night’s win.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 20

• Mistletoe Market
  Lynchburg Community Market
  8:00 am
• Saturday Market
  Lynchburg Community Market
  8:00 am
• Count Down to Christmas at HeART of Nelson
  The HeART of Nelson Artisan Collective , 611 Front St , Lovingston
  10:00 am
• Cowboy Christmas — Reba Farm Inn
  Reba Farm , 1099 Ln , Bedford
  11:00 am
• BStrong Coaching Open House (Maverick Strength and Conditioning)
  Maverick Strength and Conditioning , 360 Woodys Lake Rd , Madison Heights
  11:00 am
• Saturday with Santa
  Forest Library , 15583 Forest Rd , Forest
  1:00 pm
• Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
  Sydnor Performance Hall (in Schewel Hall) , 03103001 , Lynchburg
  4:30 pm
• It's A Camm Christmas
  The Glass House , 1019 Jefferson St , Lynchburg
  6:00 pm
• Mizfit Cosplayers of VA
  Forest Library , 15583 Forest Rd , Forest
  6:00 pm
• Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
  Sydnor Performance Hall (in Schewel Hall) , 03103001 , Lynchburg
  6:30 pm
• Live Music at Wood Ridge Farm Brewery
  Wood Ridge Farm Brewery , 165 Old Ridge Rd , Lovingston
  7:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales – Part Ti in Madison Heights. Apply here.
• Lynchburg Health & Rehabilitation Center posted a job opening for Activities Assistant in Lynchburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Amherst here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Madison Heights

• Skeens family selling Anderson's Country Market II (newsadvance.com)

Lynchburg

• Family and city leaders celebrate as six new officers take oath to protect Lynchburg (wset.com)
• Santa Claus to make stop at Lynchburg's Miller Park this Saturday! (wset.com)
• Local Angel Tree program delivers presents for an estimated 500 children (thebatavian.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I dreamed I was swimming in a pool of orange soda, but it was just a Fanta-sea.
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