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🌱 How Chincoteague’s pony auction quietly doubles as a conservation strategy

Chincoteague, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Morning Chincoteague! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Chincoteague’s pony auction quietly doubles as a conservation strategy

Also on today's calendar: Remson Christian Church Fish Fry Dinner! and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 73 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm or two, temps: high: 83, low: 73.
  • Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 83 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Five barrier islands find five ways to keep herds wild, healthy (coastalreview.org) — Chincoteague’s pony herd is featured as one of five historic barrier-island horse populations, with detailed coverage of Pony Penning, the annual auction, and how buyback foals support herd health and genetics. The story compares Chincoteague’s hands-on, fire-company-led approach with more hands-off or fenced models in Maryland and North Carolina, underscoring how changing coastlines shape each herd’s future.
   

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Other local events
    Tuesday September 1
  • Volleyball @ Greenbrier Christian Academy
    Chincoteague High Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
    4:00 pm
    • Friday September 4
  • Dickson Twins →
    Teaguer's Pub, 5030 Chicken City Rd, Chincoteague
    6:00 pm
  • Football vs Blessed Sacrament
    Chincoteague High Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • Branscome Paving Company posted a job opening for Heavy Equipment Operator - Eastern Shore in Tasley. Apply here.
  • TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandise Associate in Onley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chincoteague here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Cape Charles

  • Competition launched for ideas for future of Cape Charles Railyard (shoredailynews.com)
  • Aug 25: On this day in Eastern Shore history, local hospital says no to acquiring Wallops base hospital (easternshorepost.com)

Ok Chincoteague! 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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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