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🌱 Why experts say Blackstone corn fields need closer checks this fall

You won't want to miss Porch Gliders on the Blackstone Patch calendar

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Hello again Blackstone! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why experts say Blackstone corn fields need closer checks this fall
  • How a new mapping app could reshape Blackstone's downtown future

Also on today's calendar: John Westbrook and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 91, low: 67.
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 70 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• VA Corn Growers Urged to Stay Vigilant Against Emerging Fungal Disease (morningagclips.com) — Corn growers in and around Blackstone are being warned to watch closely for corn tar spot, a relatively new fungal disease that has already cut yields sharply in the Midwest. Virginia Extension specialists say the disease is spreading across the state and urge local farmers to learn the symptoms, monitor fields carefully this fall, and contact their Extension office quickly if they see suspicious leaf spots.
   

• Smartphone app deployed for Clarksville downtown development (sovanow.com) — Blackstone is one of several Southern Virginia towns tapped for the BOOMS pilot, a smartphone-based tool that maps downtown buildings, vacancies, and potential redevelopment sites. Consultants are using the app to help communities like Blackstone compete for grants, attract developers, and plan new housing, retail, and mixed-use projects that could strengthen local business districts over the next few years.
   

📸 Around Blackstone

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Blackstone

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday October 3
  • Porch Gliders →
    Trippin' Billies Craft Brewery, 120 E Broad St, Blackstone
    7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday October 1
  • Denis Crowe →
    Trippin' Billies Craft Brewery, 120 E Broad St, Blackstone
    5:00 pm
    • Tuesday October 6
  • Soaring to New Heights- Title I Family Engagement- Seay Park
    Nottoway County Public Schools, 415 S Main St, Blackstone
    5:30 pm
    • Wednesday October 7
  • Prince Edward County JV Football @ Nottoway →
    Nottoway High School, 5267 Old Nottoway Rd, Crewe
    6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Alutiiq, LLC posted a job opening for Master Plumber in Blackstone. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Blackstone. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Blackstone here.

🗞 Nearby News

Farmville

  • Letterpress Communications Takes First Place, Earns Two National Communications Awards (roastbrief.us)
  • Moore chosen as interim town manager (farmvilleherald.com)
  • Women's Soccer to Host Longwood, Seeking First Conference Win (Wed.) (winthropeagles.com)

Petersburg

  • Falcons earn dominating, 10-0 road victory at Petersburg (wvnews.com)

Ok Blackstone! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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