🌱 How Ferrum’s ground attack powered a much-needed shutout road win.

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In today's newsletter:

• How Ferrum's ground attack powered a much-needed shutout road win.

Also on today's calendar: Ferrum Farm & Craft Market and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 46 degrees.
• Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 53.
• Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bulldogs can't find end zone again in home loss to Ferrum (wilsontimes.com) — Ferrum College's Panthers finally broke through with a 21-0 road win over Barton, giving Ferrum its first victory of the season and showcasing a dominant ground game. Local fans will note Ferrum's defense kept Barton scoreless while the offense piled up 277 rushing yards and controlled the game from the opening drive.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ferrum

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 25
• David Cross →
  Harvester Performance Center, 450 Franklin St, Rocky Mount
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 9
• Ferrum Farm & Craft Market →
  Ferrum Park, 10884 Franklin Street, Ferrum
  3:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• The Ferrum Flea →
  Ferrum Park, 10884 Franklin Street, Ferrum
Monday October 12
• Black & Gold Open House →
  Spilman-Daniel House, 40 Stratton Lane, Ferrum
  8:30 am
• Monday Music Jam - now indoors →
  Schoolfield Hall, Wiley Drive, Ferrum
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Auditions: Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas →
  Schoolfield Hall, Wiley Drive, Ferrum
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Ferrum College Blue Ridge Folklife Festival and Arts & Crafts Show →
  Blue Ridge Institute and Museum, 20 Museum Dr., Ferrum
  9:00 am
• 2026 Alumni Breakfast - 53rd Blue Ridge Folklife Festival and Arts & Crafts Show →
  Ferrum VA
  9:45 am
Friday October 30
• Homecoming Weekend 2026 →
  Ferrum VA
• 60th Anniversary - National Runner Ups in Football - Ferrum Junior College 1966 →
  Ferrum VA
  4:30 pm
• Faith of Our Fathers →
  Schoolfield Hall, Wiley Drive, Ferrum
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Rocky Mount. Apply here.
• Phenom People posted a job opening for Customer Service Part Time in Rocky Mount. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ferrum here.

🗞 Nearby News

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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