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In today's newsletter:

  • How high are the political stakes for Franklin in this fall's race?

Also on today's calendar: River Road Farm Tuesday Markets and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Sunshine and some clouds, temps: high: 91, low: 71.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Speaker Johnson to campaign for Kiggans in competitive VA-2 race (wtkr.com) — Residents in Franklin are part of a closely watched congressional rematch as House Speaker Mike Johnson visits Virginia Beach to campaign for Rep. Jen Kiggans in the 2nd District race. Analysts say both parties see the seat, which includes Franklin and surrounding localities, as critical, with national issues like the war in Iran and the economy expected to influence voters ahead of early voting on September 18.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklin

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    J P King Jr. Career and Technical Academy, 501 Charles St, Franklin
    9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Sculptor (Bethany) & Math Teacher (Michael) Seeking Rental Home with Studio and Garden Space
    What we can give: - $1,200/mo. rent - Excellent care-taking of your property. - Labor in exchange for rent (Bethany has tools and would be delighted… (Nextdoor Smith Ferry Rd)
  • Hello everybody, I am new to the neighborhood and looking for work I do have my own business for painting, general contracting, and cleaning.
    I also do landscaping pressure washing and staining. Here's my business card with my number on it. Reach out if you need any work done. (Nextdoor Franklin)
  • Tasty Restaurant Group - Tasty Hut, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Franklin. Apply here.
  • Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Crew Members in Franklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Windsor

  • The Queen, the Beatles, and the Bloke Down the Street: How the MINI Cooper Conquered the 60's (motoringfile.com)

Suffolk

  • Suffolk schools prepare for students with staffing progress, new programs (wtkr.com)
  • Suffolk courthouse to allow electronic devices, with restrictions, starting today (wavy.com)
  • DEQ study warns of groundwater limits (suffolknewsherald.com)

Smithfield

  • Smithfield Police search for armed suspect Tresean McSweeney in January shooting (wavy.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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