🌱 Which Appomattox fire chief just joined a key state review team?

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• Which Appomattox fire chief just joined a key state review team?

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Open House at ACWM-Appomattox and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 40 and low of 27 degrees.
• Friday: Cloudy and cold, temps: high: 36, low: 31.
• Saturday: Periods of sun; not as cold, with a high of 46 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• News briefs: Abingdon dental clinic expansion receives $150,000 pledge; more … (cardinalnews.org) — An Appomattox County fire chief has been tapped for a key state child fatality review team, giving local first responders a direct voice in how Virginia examines and learns from child deaths. The same roundup also highlights a major dental clinic expansion in Abingdon that serves many Southwest Virginia residents, underscoring broader regional investments in health and safety.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Appomattox

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Harmony Holler TRIO LIVE
  Marshal’s Bar & Grill, 7643 Richmond Hwy, Appomattox
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Christmas Open House at ACWM-Appomattox
  The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox , 159 Horseshoe Rd , Appomattox
  10:00 am
• Christmas Open House at ACWM
  The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox , 159 Horseshoe Rd , Appomattox
  10:00 am

Wednesday December 17

• Cookies with Santa
  J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library J Robert Jamerson Memorial Library-1-Conference Room (28)
  5:30 pm

Friday January 2

• 2026-VA-Babcock House-Jan 2
  The Babcock House , 250 Oakleigh Ave , Appomattox
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 12

• 3pm, Shotgun - Lynchburg, VA 2025
  Liberty Mountain Gun Club , 822 Second Amendment Dr , Lynchburg
  3:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• 3pm, Rifle/Pistol - Lynchburg, VA 2025
  Liberty Mountain Gun Club , 822 Second Amendment Dr , Lynchburg
  12:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• 2pm, Shotgun - Lynchburg, VA 2025
  Liberty Mountain Gun Club , 822 Second Amendment Dr , Lynchburg
  2:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Board of Supervisors Work Session
  Campbell County, VA Calendar , Haberer Building Boardroom (lower level) 47 Courthouse Lane , Rustburg
• Board of Supervisors Work Session - Budget Revenues
  Campbell County, VA Calendar , Haberer Building Boardroom (lower level) 47 Courthouse Lane , Rustburg
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Agnostic Front
  Super Rad Arcade Bar , 58 9th St , Lynchburg
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
  Sydnor Performance Hall (in Schewel Hall) , 03103001 , Lynchburg
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Appomattox. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Appomattox. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Appomattox here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rustburg

• Campbell County families find unique ways to enjoy the winter weather (wset.com)
• Pastor at Botetourt County church pleads guilty to sexual exchange with teen (newsadvance.com)

Amherst

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