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Today's riddle: What has 3 feet, but can not walk... 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Sunday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 85 and low of 55 degrees.
- Monday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, temps: high: 64, low: 46.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 46 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
Monday May 11
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Petersburg vs. Thomas Jefferson →
Petersburg Sports Complex, 100 Ballpark Rd, Petersburg
6:30 pm
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Painter's choice paint party @Don Quixote! →
Don Quixote Mexican Grill, 3221 W Washington St, Petersburg
6:30 pm
Thursday May 14
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2026 Golf Open - May 14 →
The Country Club of Petersburg, 1250 Flank Rd, Petersburg
11:00 am
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Chair Fitness with Tiffany →
Petersburg Public Library, 201 W Washington St, Petersburg
12:00 pm
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Petersburg Crimson Wave vs Dinwiddie Generals →
Petersburg High School, 3101 Johnson Rd, Petersburg
6:00 pm
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Dinwiddie Generals vs Petersburg Crimson Wave →
Dinwiddie High School, 11501 Boisseau Rd, Dinwiddie
6:00 pm
Tuesday May 19
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Petersburg vs. Armstrong →
Petersburg High School, 3101 Johnson Rd, Petersburg
6:30 pm
Thursday May 21
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2026 Golf Open - May 21 →
The Country Club of Petersburg, 1250 Flank Rd, Petersburg
11:00 am
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Petersburg Crimson Wave vs Highland Springs Springers →
Petersburg High School, 3101 Johnson Rd, Petersburg
6:00 pm
Saturday May 30
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2026 John Mazza Memorial Wings and Wheels Fly In and Car Show →
Dinwiddie Airport KPTB, 6775 Beck Chappell Dr, Petersburg
10:00 am
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The Gospel Vegan Experience →
Tabernacle Community Life Center, 444 Halifax St, Petersburg
11:00 am
Saturday June 6
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Veg In The 'Burg⁴ Vegfest →
Poplar lawn park, 351 S Sycamore St, Petersburg
11:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- It's Hurricane Preparedness Week!
Prepare your family emergency plan and kit, secure your home, and stay informed. Learn what to do before, during, and after a hurricane. https:/… (Nextdoor )
- The HRBT Expansion weekly lane closure report for construction-related travel impacts from Friday, May 8 through Friday, May 15 is now available online at https://conta.cc/4cZiahe.
For additional travel updates, visit https://511.vdot.virginia.gov, call 511 or download the free Virginia 511 mobile app. (Nextdoor )
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Walmart posted a job opening for Asset Protection Associate in Emporia. Apply here.
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CVS Pharmacy, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Emporia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Emporia here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Petersburg funeral homes unite for National Day of Prayer parade (wtvr.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A yard Stick... (Thank you Dan S. for sending it in!)
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