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Chester, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Chester! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Brain Health in Action in Richmond at Science Museum of Virginia
  • SATs (Home) at Thomas Dale High
  • The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What did Tennessee see? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 94 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 96, low: 67.
  • Sunday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 66 degrees.

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  • Learn benefits of a plant-based lifestyle at Vegfest in Petersburg #progressindex #vegintheburg #petersburg #virginia #festival
    https://www.progress-index.com/story/entertainment/events/2026/05/29/petersburg-festival-vegfest-live-music-vendors/90296590007/ (Nextdoor Rivers Bend Too)
  • Every time I visit the orphanage to see the left-behind children, I feel incredibly happy and full of energy.
    Seeing their smiling faces and hearing their innocent yet determined dreams, I deeply feel the power and hope of life. They may face difficult… (Nextdoor Jefferson Davis)
  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Cashier in Chester. Apply here.
  • Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Sales Associate Cashier in Chester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chester here.

🗞 Nearby News

Colonial Heights

  • Bus driver in fatal Virginia crash had previous speeding charges (wtvr.com)
  • D.A. Bragg, NYPD & BIC: Eight Indicted For Impersonating Shipping Carriers In Multi-State Retail Theft Ring (manhattanda.org)
  • Chesterfield charges man for killing K-9, wounding officers (progress-index.com)

Hopewell

Ok Chester! 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: Same as Arkansas (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)
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