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Ferrum, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Ferrum! Weāre bringing you the latest town highlights. Donāt miss out, keep going! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Ferrum alumās big promotion could reshape Panther athleticsāhereās how
- How a Ferrum alumās return could shape the collegeās future
Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Iām tall when Iām young, and Iām short when Iām old. What am I? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 97 and low of 74 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: Sunshine, hot; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 94, low: 73.
- Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Ferrum College Promotes Cleive Adams '02 to Vice President for Athletics (ferrum.edu) ā Ferrum College has promoted alumnus and athletic director Cleive Adams ā02 to Vice President for Athletics, a move that directly shapes campus life in Ferrum. His leadership through the transition to NCAA Division II and focus on student development will influence local athletic events, facilities, and the collegeās role in the surrounding community. 
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ā¢ Ferrum College Welcomes Distinguished Alumnus Bryan Slater '82 to Board of Trustees (ferrum.edu) ā Ferrum residents may be interested to know that Ferrum College has appointed distinguished alumnus and former Virginia Secretary of Labor Bryan Slater ā82 to its Board of Trustees, strengthening local ties to state and national leadership. Slaterās extensive public service and current role at Dominion Energy are expected to help guide the collegeās strategic direction and opportunities for students in Ferrum and beyond. Ā Ā Ā
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Purcellville Wine and Food Festival ā
Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132,
2:00 pm
Saturday July 18
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Other local events
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Ferrum Farm & Craft Market ā
Ferrum Park, 10884 Franklin St, Ferrum
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Benefit Ride for Scottie Adams ā
Glade Hill Elementary School, 8081 Old Franklin Turnpike, Glade Hill
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Ferrum Farm & Craft Market ā
Ferrum Park, 10884 Franklin St, Ferrum
3:00 pm
Friday July 17
Saturday July 18
Friday July 24
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š Events Nearby
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REST & DIGEST 5NP CLASS ā
Essig Recreation Center, 295 Technology Dr, Rocky Mount
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BMC - Paint Party ā Bent Mountain Center ā
Bent Mountain Center, 10148 Tinsley Ln, Bent Mountain
6:00 pm -
Billy Bob Thornton ā
Harvester Performance Center, 450 Franklin St, Rocky Mount
7:00 pm -
Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters ā
Harvester Performance Center, 450 Franklin St, Rocky Mount
7:00 pm -
Stewart Copeland ā
Harvester Performance Center, 450 Franklin St, Rocky Mount
7:30 pm -
Michael Wayne Dill @ The Rocky Mount Burger Company ā
Rocky Mount Burger Company, 467 Franklin St, Rocky Mount
7:00 pm -
The High Kings Ć Rocky Mount, VA ā
Harvester Performance Center, 450 Franklin St, Rocky Mount
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The High Kings ā
Harvester Performance Center, 450 Franklin St, Rocky Mount
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Braden Hull ā
Harvester Performance Center, 450 Franklin St, Rocky Mount
7:30 pm
Thursday July 16
Tuesday July 28
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Thursday August 13
Friday August 14
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Have questions about the 20 land bridges, 2 tunnels, and 3 marine trestles under construction between Norfolk and Hampton?
Or do you know a student with questions about engineering, transportation, or other STEM careers? Meet VDOT project staff at the next Welcome Centerā¦ (Nextdoor )
- ProAmpac Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Manager - Blown Film Extrusion in Rocky Mount. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Rocky Mount. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ferrum here.
š Nearby News
Rocky Mount
- Rocky Mount mourns loss of Broadway and TV star Josh Grisetti (wfxrtv.com)
- Crews investigate underground fuel leak in Rocky Mount (wset.com)
- Turner joins Ferrum men's basketball coaching staff (greensboro.com)
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- Minter recognized for service along Korean DMZ (henrycountyenterprise.com)
- Stone wins 2026 Kids Color PPG Contest (theenterprise.net)
- Six organizations to share $2.5 million in grant funding (henrycountyenterprise.com)
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