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Big Island, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Big Island! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • July 4th Weekend At National Harbor at National Harbor
  • Buena Vista July 4th Fireworks at Glen Maury Park
  • Charleston RiverDogs at Hill City Howlers at Bank of the James Stadium

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do French fries do when they haven’t seen each other in a while? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds; hot, with a high of 91 and low of 67 degrees.

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  • Carrols Corporation posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Forest. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Forest. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Big Island here.

🗞 Nearby News

Forest

Lynchburg

  • Beacon of Hope keeps Lynchburg youth local with paid internships, scholarships (wsls.com)
  • Police searching for man in connection with three armed robberies in Lynchburg (wsls.com)
  • Nation of Patriots tour brings ceremonial flag transfer to Monument Terrace (wset.com)

Ok Big Island! 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: “ketchup!” (Thank you Fauna T. for sending it in!)
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