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🌱 Franklin’s 44-0 rout reshapes expectations for Windsor’s trip to Brunswick
Be sure to catch Higher Purpose Consulting LLC presents Health & Well-Being Conference & Expo on the Franklin Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Franklin's 44-0 rout reshapes expectations for Windsor's trip to Brunswick
Also on today's calendar: Higher Purpose Consulting LLC presents Health & Well-Being Conference & Expo and 8 more events.
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- Tuesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 83, low: 62.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Brunswick knocks off unbeaten Surry 32-12 (sovanow.com) — Franklin's football team just blanked Windsor 44-0, setting the stage for the Dukes' next challenge against Brunswick after the Bulldogs' big win over previously unbeaten Surry. Brunswick's balanced rushing attack and stingy defense powered the victory, and their coach expects Windsor's size to test his squad despite Franklin's dominant performance. 
📸 Around Franklin
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklin
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★ Featured events ★
- Higher Purpose Consulting LLC presents Health & Well-Being Conference & Expo →
Hub 757, 6801 Bridgeway Dr, Suffolk
5:00 pm
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Brunswick at Franklin →
Franklin High School, 310 Crescent Dr, Franklin
7:00 pm - Windsor Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Franklin →
Franklin High School, 310 Crescent Dr, Franklin
7:00 pm - Franklin Broncos vs Windsor →
Franklin High School, 310 Crescent Dr, Franklin
7:00 pm - Windsor at Franklin →
Franklin High School, 310 Crescent Dr, Franklin
7:00 pm - Franklin's Market on Main →
Franklin VA - City of Franklin Fall Festival →
Franklin VA - City of Franklin Breast Cancer Awareness Walk →
Franklin VA - River Road Farm Tuesday Markets →
River Road Farm, 1300 N High St, Franklin
4:30 pm - Brunswick at Franklin →
Franklin High School, 310 Crescent Dr, Franklin
7:00 pm - Franklin's Market on Main →
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🗓 Events Nearby
- International Coffee Day →
Blackwater Regional Library – Courtland, 22511 Main Street, Courtland
8:00 am - Courtland Farmers Market Produce Auction →
Courtland VA
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wawa posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Franklin. Apply here.
- Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Dietary Aide in Windsor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Suffolk
- Buffalo Wild Wings GO to Debut in Suffolk (qsrmagazine.com)
- Natural area preserve in Southeast Virginia expanded by 1,900 acres (capecharlesmirror.com)
- Business Notes: New utility director in Chesapeake; new Habitat for Humanity manager in Williamsburg (pilotonline.com)
Smithfield
- IWCS gets a first look at designs for new Westside Elementar... (smithfieldtimes.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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