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🌱 How a Bassett man was sentenced in a shocking animal cruelty case
Be sure to catch Magna Vista Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Bassett on the Bassett Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Bassett? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Bassett man was sentenced in a shocking animal cruelty case
- What's planned for this year's Henry County Fair at Martinsville Speedway?
Also on today's calendar: Patrick Henry Saddle Club Summer Send Off Show and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Very warm with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 87, low: 68.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man sentenced for shooting, blinding family dog in Henry County (wset.com) — A Bassett resident has been sentenced after a 2025 Henry County shooting left a family's dog permanently blind, drawing strong local concern about animal cruelty. The 52-year-old man received a largely suspended five-year sentence plus additional firearm-related time after pleading guilty, and authorities detailed how the investigation tied a recovered shotgun and shells to the incident. 
• Henry County Fair returns Sept. 23-26 (henrycountyenterprise.com) — Families in and around Bassett can look forward to the Henry County Fair returning to Martinsville Speedway from Sept. 23-26, with dozens of rides, concerts, and ground shows. Sponsored by local partners including Bassett Furniture, the fair offers $5 gate admission, optional ride wristbands, agricultural exhibits, a petting zoo, and nightly entertainment aimed at drawing thousands of area residents.
📸 Around Bassett
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bassett
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★ Featured events ★
- Magna Vista Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Bassett →
Bassett High School, 85 Riverside Dr, Bassett
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
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Other local events
- Patrick Henry Saddle Club Summer Send Off Show →
Patrick Henry Saddle Club, 50 Clovehill Drive, Bassett
9:00 am - Bassett Cruise-In →
Bassett Furniture World Headquarters, 3525 Fairystone Park Hwy, Bassett
3:00 pm - Live Music on the Tasting Terrace with Singer/Songwriter Anna LaPrad →
Hamlet Vineyards, 405 Riverside Drive, Bassett
2:00 pm - PSA Board of Director's Regular Meeting →
Henry County, VA Calendar
6:00 pm - Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting →
Henry County, VA Calendar
3:00 pm - FREE Flying Tying Classes →
Bassett Branch Library, 3969 Fairystone Park Hwy, Bassett
6:00 pm - Introduction to Fly Tying Class →
Philpott Lake Visitor Center, 1058 Philpott Dam Road, Bassett
6:00 pm - Mecklenburg County at Bassett →
Bassett High School, 85 Riverside Dr, Bassett
7:00 pm - Lake Philpott Meet →
Philpott Lake, Twin Ridge Marina Road, Bassett
9:00 am
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
📣 Bassett Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- SINGO! at Scuffle Hill Brewing →
Scuffle Hill Brewing Company, 2620 Virginia Avenue, Collinsville
7:30 pm - Karaoke Night at Scuffle Hill Brewing Company →
Scuffle Hill Brewing Company, 2620 Virginia Avenue, Collinsville
8:00 pm
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- SUBWAY - Eyas Hospitality Group posted a job opening for Sandwich ARTIST - 37537 in Bassett. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Opening Team Members- Food Service/ Food Prep in Collinsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bassett here.
🗞 Nearby News
Martinsville
- Former city manager removes Martinsville as defendant on whistleblower retaliation claim in lawsuit (cardinalnews.org)
- Area schools awarded $355,981 in security grants (theenterprise.net)
- Martinsville City VA Real Estate - Martinsville City VA Homes For Sale (zillow.com)
Ferrum
- Hicks honored with Ferrum College Sports Hall of Fame induction (theenterprise.net)
Ok Bassett! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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