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🌱 What Valor RVA’s new leader could mean for Ashland first responders

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Coffee in hand, Ashland? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Valor RVA's new leader could mean for Ashland first responders

Also on today's calendar: Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Nonprofit Valor RVA hires first-ever full-time executive director (richmondbizsense.com) — First responders in Ashland stand to benefit as regional nonprofit Valor RVA hires its first full-time executive director to expand financial, mental health, and equipment support. The group, which serves Ashland alongside Richmond and nearby counties, plans to grow year-round assistance, fundraising, and trauma recovery programming beyond its well-known annual Valor Awards event.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 15
  • North of 50 Winery Visit →
    James River Cellars Winery, 11008 Washington Highway, Glen Allen
    11:00 am
  • Specialty Center Open House: Tuckahoe Middle School IB
    Tuckahoe Middle School, 9000 Three Chopt Road, Chamberlayne
    4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Ashland. Apply here.
  • Sonic posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Ashland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ashland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hanover

  • Multiple Henrico roads to close for several weeks due to construction project (wric.com)
  • Terrifying 'Cat in the Hat' trend targets California school kids (amedpost.com)
  • Vote for Sept. 7-12 GameTimePA Smith Village boys athlete of the week (publicopiniononline.com)

Glen Allen

  • Waverly Advisors LLC Sells 917 Shares of Markel Group Inc. $MKL (marketbeat.com)

Short Pump

  • How to Keep Your Home Pest-Free Without Losing Your Mind (sheownsit.com)

Ok Ashland! 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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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