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Franklin, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi there, Franklin! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • River Road Farm Tuesday Markets at River Road Farm
  • Franklin Broncos vs Surry County at Franklin High School
  • Franklin High School Volleyball vs Surry County

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 71 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 74, low: 50.
  • Tuesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 70 and low of 44 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If you see Columbia Gas of Virginia upgrading the natural gas lines in your neighborhood, we want to share why it’s important.
    This work will lead to long-term benefits for you, your neighborhood and your community, especially from a safety and reliability standpoint. Link… (Nextdoor )
  • Free strove outside 1201 N High st in Franklin..
    DOES NOT WORK!!! take it for scrap metal, be my guest.. if you haul it you can have it (Nextdoor Franklin)
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Franklin. Apply here.
  • World Market posted a job opening for DC Support Analyst in Windsor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Windsor

Suffolk

  • Domestic Violence Awareness Month events across Hampton Roads (wavy.com)
  • Nansemond River Western Branch - Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment (army.mil)
  • Dallas Market Center's new AI training program aims to ‘create better retailers' (hometextilestoday.com)

Ok Franklin! 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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