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🌱 Colonial Heights neighbors light up streets to honor beloved local mom
Colonial Heights, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Colonial Heights! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Colonial Heights neighbors light up streets to honor beloved local mom
- What will new owners mean for Colonial Heights’ troubled nursing home?
- Area family mourns Constance Smiley, whose son lives in Colonial Heights
Also on today's calendar: Colonial Heights July 4th Celebration and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the mommy tomato say to the baby tomato? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 71.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Neighborhood Rallies Around Family After Mother Passes Away (godtube.com) — Neighbors in Colonial Heights honored local mom Lindsey Engle, who recently died from unexpected surgery complications, by lining their streets with 150 glowing luminaries she had always loved. Friends and family describe her as a joyful, deeply faithful mother of three whose kindness and planning for others continued even as she prepared for her operation. 
• Troubled Central Virginia nursing homes being sold to new owners, emails show (henricocitizen.com) — Ownership of Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is expected to change as early as next week, along with four other low-rated Central Virginia facilities. All five homes currently carry poor federal quality ratings or watchlist status, and a new operator, Prestige Healthcare, is set to take over from Medical Facilities of America, raising questions about future care standards for local families.
• Constance Leigh Nicholson Smiley (sovanow.com) — Family and friends are mourning 77-year-old Constance “Connie” Smiley, whose son Chad lives in Colonial Heights, after she passed away on June 20. Remembered as a loving mother, excellent cook, and New Hope Baptist Church member, she will be honored at a July 1 graveside service in Oakwood Cemetery.
📸 Around Colonial Heights
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Upcoming Events in
Colonial Heights
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★ Featured events ★
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6/27/26: Chilly Peppers v Greenbrier Knights →
Shepherd Stadium, 901 Meridian Ave, Colonial Heights
7:00 pm
Saturday June 27
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Other local events
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City Holiday - Government Offices Closed →
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Colonial Heights July 4th Celebration →
White Bank Park, 400 White Bank Rd, Colonial Heights
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Martinsville Mustangs @ Tri City Chili Peppers →
Shepherd Stadium, 901 Meridian Ave, Colonial Heights
6:30 pm -
4th of July Fire Works Show →
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4th of July Fire Works Show →
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Virginia Concealed Carry Permit - Colonial Heights →
Hilton Garden Inn Richmond South/Southpark, 800 Southpark Blvd, Colonial Heights
6:00 pm -
7/16/26: Tri-City Chili Peppers v Holly Springs Salamanders →
Shepherd Stadium, 901 Meridian Ave, Colonial Heights
7:00 pm
Friday July 3
Saturday July 4
Saturday July 11
Thursday July 16
📣 Colonial Heights Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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The SteelDrivers →
Beacon Theatre, 401 N Main St, Hopewell
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(NEW DATE) The ABC’s of Farm Insurance — Virginia Cooperative Extension - Virginia State University →
VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg
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(NEW DATE) The ABC’s of Farm Insurance — Virginia... →
VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg
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The Deloreans Live in the Art Park →
Petersburg Area Art League, 7 E Old St, Petersburg
5:30 pm
Thursday June 25
Friday June 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- New Men's and Women's Hair Cut Joint!!
8044790050 Call for Appointment or Walk ins Welcome!! so many services waxing hair dye and so much more! (Nextdoor Colonial Heights Blvd)
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Colonial Heights. Apply here.
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Colonial Heights, Virginia in Colonial Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Colonial Heights here.
🗞 Nearby News
Petersburg
- City leader wants Virginia National Guard to patrol Petersburg; police chief has other ideas (wtvr.com)
- Fourth of July & America 250 Events in Chesterfield-Chester 2026 (macaronikid.com)
- Petersburg man sentenced to 35 years for murdering father of teen girl he was dating (wtvr.com)
Hopewell
- Hopewell VA250 festival June 27 brings music, tours, fireworks (progress-index.com)
- Patriots 2026 scouting report for RB TreVeyon Henderson (patspulpit.com)
Ok Colonial Heights! 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: Ketchup! (Thank you Gregory S. for sending it in!)
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