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🌱 Why Emporia, Virginia stands out among the state’s most affordable towns

Emporia, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hey there, Emporia! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Emporia, Virginia stands out among the state’s most affordable towns

Also on today's calendar: Franklin at Greensville County and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 90 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• The Cheapest Beautiful Towns To Live In Virginia (worldatlas.com) — Emporia is spotlighted as one of the state’s most affordable and attractive small towns, with typical home prices far below the Virginia average. The piece highlights Emporia’s riverfront history, courthouse square, hospital, and farmers’ market while comparing it with other scenic, budget‑friendly communities like Marion, Buchanan, Narrows, Pulaski, and South Boston.
   

📸 Around Emporia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Emporia

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Check out the excellent in-person and virtual fishing classes being offered by the NCWRC Fishing Education Team in October.
    Visit our class calendar and register at: https://bit.ly/44YkCxs Pechmann Fishing Education Center in Fayetteville: October 2: Soft Plastics Lure… (Nextdoor )
  • There was a good bit of misinformation being shared in the comments section on last week's Copperhead post, so we're here to educate!
    Facts or Myths: Copperhead Edition Myth: Baby copperheads are more dangerous Fact: Newborn copperheads have less venom because they’re smaller… (Nextdoor )
  • EMCOR Group, Inc. posted a job opening for PPM Pipefitter (SKIPPERS);6.5 in Emporia. Apply here.
  • Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Quality Assurance Associate in Emporia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Emporia here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Hill

Franklin

  • Luria and Kiggans Rematch in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District Among Most-Watched Races In Nation (royalexaminer.com)
  • Brunswick knocks off unbeaten Surry 32-12 (sovanow.com)

Petersburg

  • ‘Do not approach': Man wanted for murder after deadly shooting in Petersburg (wric.com)
  • VA Firefighter Identified As Victim In Hit-And-Run Motorcycle Crash: Report (patch.com)

Ok Emporia! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.