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🌱 Got a call from “the chief” asking for money? Read this

Clarksville, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello Clarksville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Got a call from “the chief” asking for money? Read this
  • How a historic Black-owned winery near Clarksville could come back alive

Also on today's calendar: Godspell and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets wetter & wetter as it dries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 71 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Friday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 68, low: 51.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, a little rain; cooler, with a high of 57 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Scam alert issued for Clarksville residents (sovanow.com) — Clarksville residents are being warned about scam phone calls from someone falsely claiming to be Police Chief Ricky Wilkinson and asking for money. If you get such a call, hang up, share no information, and report it to federal agencies or local law enforcement, especially if you already gave details or feel threatened.
   

• Reviving the legacy of Virginia's first Black-owned winery (sovanow.com) — A historic Black-owned winery property just outside Clarksville is being carefully restored by descendant June Lewis III and his wife Ayana, with hopes of reopening as an event venue by 2027. Their work aims to preserve Woburn Winery’s legacy, honor Black winemaking history, and eventually host weddings, reunions, and community celebrations while inviting supporters to help fund the project.
   

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Other local events
    Saturday May 2
  • Godspell →
    Clarksville Fine Arts Center, 914 Virginia Ave, Clarksville
    7:30 pm
    • Sunday May 3
  • Godspell →
    Clarksville Fine Arts Center, 914 Virginia Ave, Clarksville
    2:30 pm
    • Friday May 8
  • Godspell →
    Clarksville Fine Arts Center, 914 Virginia Ave, Clarksville
    7:30 pm
    • Saturday May 9
  • Godspell →
    Clarksville Fine Arts Center, 914 Virginia Ave, Clarksville
    7:30 pm
    • Friday May 29
  • Jim DiBattista →
    Buggs Island Brewing Company - Clarksville,VA, 101 2nd St, Clarksville
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • CVS Pharmacy, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Clarksville. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Clarksville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clarksville here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Boston

  • Michael Lester Thompson (sovanow.com)
  • Student arrested after officer recovered lighter resembling handgun at Halifax County High School (wdbj7.com)
  • Chilling New Details Emerge Months After Death Of NASCAR's Greg Biffle (myrtlebeachonline.com)

Halifax

  • High schooler charged after bringing gun-shaped lighter to school, police say (wset.com)
  • Criminal – Man convicted of strangling, assaulting and abducting his romantic partner (valawyersweekly.com)
  • High School Scoreboard, April 28, 2026 (wset.com)

Ok Clarksville! 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 towel (Thank you Beth H. for sending it in!)
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