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Chatham, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readHey hey Chatham! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Chatham High fared in Friday night’s football action.
Also on today's calendar: Planning Commission Meeting and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 77, low: 47.
- Tuesday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 70 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• High school scores from around Virginia (rocktownnow.com) — Chatham High’s football team fell 49–7 to Appomattox in Friday night’s Week 6 action, one of many scores reported from across Virginia. The roundup highlights how teams around the state, including Chatham, are shaping their playoff prospects as the season heats up. 
📸 Around Chatham
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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The Temptations & The Four Tops →
Caesars Virginia - A Caesars Rewards Destination, 1100 W Main St, Danville
9:00 pm
Friday October 16
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Other local events
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School Bus Driver Training (Evening Session)
Pittsylvania Career & Technical Center, 1001 Tight Squeeze Rd, Chatham
4:00 pm -
Planning Commission Meeting →
Board Meeting Room, 39 Bank Street, Chatham
7:00 pm -
Career ChoICE Youth Expo →
Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex, 19783 US 29, Chatham
9:00 am -
School Bus Driver Training (Evening Session)
Pittsylvania Career & Technical Center, 1001 Tight Squeeze Rd, Chatham
4:00 pm -
School Bus Driver Training (Day Session)
Pittsylvania Career & Technical Center, 1001 Tight Squeeze Rd, Chatham
9:00 am -
School Bus Driver Training (Evening Session)
Pittsylvania Career & Technical Center, 1001 Tight Squeeze Rd, Chatham
4:00 pm -
School Bus Driver Training (Day Session)
Pittsylvania Career & Technical Center, 1001 Tight Squeeze Rd, Chatham
9:00 am -
William Campbell at Chatham →
Chatham VA
7:00 pm -
School Bus Driver Training (Day Session)
Pittsylvania Career & Technical Center, 1001 Tight Squeeze Rd, Chatham
9:00 am -
School Bus Driver Training (Evening Session)
Pittsylvania Career & Technical Center, 1001 Tight Squeeze Rd, Chatham
4:00 pm -
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting →
Board Meeting Room, 39 Bank Street, Chatham
6:00 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
📣 Chatham Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- If you see Columbia Gas of Virginia upgrading the natural gas lines in your neighborhood, we want to share why it’s important.
This work will lead to long-term benefits for you, your neighborhood and your community, especially from a safety and reliability standpoint. Link… (Nextdoor )
- Virginia Department of Transportation posted a job opening for 02067 - Crew Leader Structure and Bridge in Chatham. Apply here.
- Roses Discount Stores posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager/Key Carrier in Chatham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chatham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Danville
- Visit SoSi has emerged as Virginia's fastest-growing tourism destination (wdbj7.com)
- Our Danville Dental Associates October Superstar of the Month! (wbtmdanville.com)
- Solar Permit Request Advances to Danville City Council (vermilioncountyfirst.com)
Altavista
- No job after college? JMU will let struggling grads come back for free (newsadvance.com)
Ok Chatham! 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 scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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