🌱 Why early voting in Appomattox is already beating past elections

Good day Appomattox! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why early voting in Appomattox is already beating past elections

Also on today's calendar: The Addams Family Musical and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the pilot so easily distracted ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cloudy with a stray shower, with a high of 72 and low of 59 degrees.
• Friday: An afternoon shower; warmer, temps: high: 86, low: 54. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Mostly sunny; windy, cooler, with a high of 60 and low of 39 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Rural counties see steady early voting as officials focus on access (wsls.com) — Early voting in Appomattox County is running ahead of the last two presidential cycles, with officials calling turnout exceptional and adding extra poll workers beyond state minimums. Local election director Patricia Morton and voter Jerry Barber both describe the process as simple and accessible. For Appomattox residents, this means shorter lines, more staff help, and plenty of time to cast a ballot.
   

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📸 Around Appomattox

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Appomattox

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 15

• The Addams Family →
  Wolfbane Performing Arts Center, 618 Country Club Rd, Appomattox
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 15

• Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy
  Appomattox County School District, 1201 Timberwood Drive, Moneta
  7:00 pm
• The Addams Family Musical →
  Wolfbane’s Wolf PAC, 618 Country Club Road, Appomattox
  7:30 pm

Friday October 16

• Boys Varsity Football @ Altavista High School
  Appomattox County School District, 904 Bedford Ave, Altavista
  7:00 pm
• The Addams Family Musical →
  Wolfbane’s Wolf PAC, 618 Country Club Road, Appomattox
  7:30 pm

Saturday October 17

• Tales and Tunes: Campfire Edition
  Appomattox Court House National Historical Park , Appomattox, VA 24522
  6:30 pm
• The Addams Family Musical →
  Wolfbane’s Wolf PAC, 618 Country Club Road, Appomattox
  7:30 pm

Monday October 19

• Board of Supervisors Meeting →
  Board of Supervisors Meeting Room, 333 Court St., Appomattox
  6:00 pm

Tuesday October 20

• Girls JV Volleyball vs Gretna High School
  Appomattox County School District, 198 Evergreen Ave, Appomattox
  5:30 pm
• Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Gretna High School
  Appomattox County School District, 198 Evergreen Ave, Appomattox
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 15

• William Campbell vs Gretna →
  Naruna VA
  7:00 pm

Saturday October 17

• The Donkey Experience at Virginia Farm Animal Sanctuary →
  414 Stonewall Road, Concord
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Earlier today, October 13, 2026, satellite...
  Earlier today, October 13, 2026, satellite detections indicate a probable active fire near Charlotte in Virginia, United States; these observations… (Nextdoor )

• Royal Farms posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Rustburg. Apply here.
• Campbell County Virginia posted a job opening for Deputy Sheriff in Rustburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Appomattox here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Rustburg

• PHOTOS: Brookville volleyball sweeps Heritage (newsadvance.com)

Amherst

• PHOTOS: Amherst County's Apple Harvest Festival over the years (newsadvance.com)
• Lynchburg residents track water use with EyeOnWater (newsadvance.com)
• Nursing professor teaches lifesaving skills in Eswatini (newsadvance.com)

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Ok Appomattox! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the pilot so easily distracted ?" — She had her head in the clouds . (Thank you GARY M. for sending it in!)
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