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🌱 Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 10 more events

Hi Emporia! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Greensville County Eagles vs Franklin Broncos
  • Purcellville Music and Arts Festival
  • Greensville County Eagles vs Brunswick Senior Bulldogs

... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 54 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy and hot, temps: high: 93, low: 67.
  • Sunday: Cloudy with showers, with a high of 73 and low of 39 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Deer fawns are born in late spring and early summer.
    Newborns have spots and almost no scent, which is nature’s built‑in invisibility cloak. A doe will leave their fawns alone for long stretches on… (Nextdoor )
  • In observance of Black Maternal Health Week, the Maternal and Child Health Team at the Crater Health District honors this year's theme, "Rooted in Justice & Joy.
    " Black Women continue to face higher risks during pregnancy and after birth due to barriers in care and access. Our team is committed to supporting… (Nextdoor )
  • Greensville County Public Schools posted a job opening for Part Time Custodian Pool ($15 Hour) in Emporia. Apply here.
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser in Emporia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Emporia here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Hill

Franklin

  • Franklin Transit providing fare-free rides on Earth Day (wkrn.com)
  • RIVERGUARD REPORT: Abandoned catfish trap kills 34 turtles (thetidewaternews.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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Emporia

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Emporia

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.