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🌱 Dublin motorcyclist killed in I-81 Exit 94 crash
Dublin, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Dublin! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Dublin motorcyclist killed in I-81 Exit 94 crash
- Dublin man killed exiting I-81 among six regional holiday fatalities
- Dublin community gathers Saturday to honor Vincent Joseph Clark Jr.
Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival.
Today's riddle: What Do u call a pig that knows karate? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
- Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 84, low: 67.
- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• VSP investigating fatal motorcycle crash in Pulaski County (wset.com) — A 67-year-old Dublin resident, Timothy O. Cox, died Thursday after his motorcycle ran off the I-81 northbound Exit 94 ramp in Pulaski County, striking two signs and overturning. Virginia State Police say he was wearing a helmet at the time, and the crash remains under investigation, underscoring ongoing safety concerns for local riders using that busy stretch of interstate. 
• Four crashes, six fatalities reported over July 4th weekend across the region (supertalk929.com) — A Dublin resident, 67-year-old Timothy Cox, died after his motorcycle left an I-81 exit ramp in Pulaski County and struck two signs, according to Virginia State Police. His death was one of six highway fatalities reported regionally over the July 4th weekend. Authorities are also investigating separate deadly crashes in Tennessee and Smyth County, Virginia.
• Vincent Joseph Clark, Jr. (pcpatriot.com) — Family and friends in Dublin can honor Vincent Joseph Clark Jr. at a Celebration of Life with military honors on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Dublin United Methodist Church. The longtime Army National Guard veteran and former Lynchburg Foundry manager is remembered for his faith, quiet humor, and deep devotion to family. Visitors may also pay respects at a Radford visitation the evening before.
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Danville Otterbots at Pulaski River Turtles →
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Purcellville Wine and Food Festival →
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2:00 pm
Saturday July 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Brown Bag Book Club: All the Sinners Bleed →
Radford, VA Calendar, 30 W. Main St., Radford
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Teen Book Swap Party →
Radford Public Library, 30 W Main St, Radford
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Kirk’s Famous Bbq Food Truck →
Long Way Brewing, 501 2nd St, Radford
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Dino Bone Free Play →
Radford, VA Calendar, 30 W. Main St., Radford
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Cabo Fish Taco Food Truck →
Long Way Brewing, 501 2nd St, Radford
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Yoga and a Float →
Paddlers Creekside Campground, 1683 Reed Creek Dr, Draper
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Whiskey Springs Farm Animal Visit! →
Radford, VA Calendar, 30 W. Main St., Radford
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Books & Brews: Portrait of a Thief →
Radford, VA Calendar Radford, VA 24141
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Around the World with Alice: Mexico - REGISTRATION REQUIRED!! →
Radford, VA Calendar, 30 W. Main St., Radford
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Grownup Comic Book Chat: Moon Knight: City of the Dead →
Radford, VA Calendar, 30 W. Main St., Radford
5:30 pm
Wednesday July 8
Thursday July 9
Saturday July 11
Sunday July 12
Monday July 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Securitas posted a job opening for Security Site Supervisor in Dublin. Apply here.
- Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier-Food Service Worker in Pulaski. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dublin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pulaski
- Pulaski County crews assist America's 250th fireworks display (wfxrtv.com)
- Pulaski County offers first look at Sportsplex experience and membership options ahead of Fall 2026 grand opening (pcpatriot.com)
- Pull Over for Adventure in Pulaski, VA (blueridgeoutdoors.com)
Radford
- Celebrating Independence Day in Radford (radfordnewsjournal.com)
- Volunteers help preserve Radford Civil War history (radfordnewsjournal.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A pork chop (Thank you Jody M. for sending it in!)
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