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🌱 Who did Gretna voters just choose to lead their town government?
Gretna, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Gretna! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Who did Gretna voters just choose to lead their town government?
- How a Gretna seventh grader became a national superhero finalist
- How will Gretna challenge undefeated Appomattox in Tuesday’s regional final?
Also on today's calendar: Holiday Paint Party at Jr’s Mexican Grill in Gretna.
Today's riddle: Why did the math teacher write "41596" on a napkin after lunch? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 72 and low of 47 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 61, low: 41.
- Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Unofficial election results give a hint at county towns' upcoming leadership (chathamstartribune.com) — Gretna voters appear to have re-elected Mayor R. Keith Motley and returned incumbents Deborah Moran and Michael Bond to town council, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s election. The story also breaks down close council races in Hurt and Chatham and highlights strong overall turnout across Pittsylvania County, giving Gretna residents an early look at who will likely guide their town and neighbors. 
• Gretna middle schooler is finalist in national Stan Lee competition (cardinalnews.org) — A Gretna Middle School seventh grader, Topher Moore, is a finalist in the national Stan Lee Foundation Super Kid contest and is proudly representing his hometown. Local students and neighbors are rallying online votes before Thursday’s deadline as Topher’s love of superheroes, anti-bullying advocacy, and Halloween fame turn him into a community “local celebrity” and potential comic-book character.
• Undefeated Appomattox, James River thrill packed house in Region 2C semifinal (wset.com) — Gretna volleyball fans will see their team face undefeated Appomattox in the Region 2C championship on Tuesday after the Raiders advanced with a hard-fought semifinal win over James River. The packed-house thriller featured big momentum swings and standout serving, giving Appomattox confidence heading into practice and setting up a high-stakes regional showdown for local supporters.
📸 Around Gretna
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★ Featured events ★
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Read & Relate Book Discussion Group @ SRML →
Staunton River Memorial Library, 500 Washington St, Altavista
10:30 am
Friday November 20
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Other local events
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Holiday Paint Party at Jr’s Mexican Grill in Gretna →
Jr’s Mexican Grill, Gretna
6:30 pm
Tuesday November 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Dan River at Chatham →
Chatham VA
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VA06 Old Dominion Ag Complex (VA01) →
Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex, 19783 US-29 g, Chatham
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Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting →
Board Meeting Room, 39 Bank Street, Chatham
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Let Go & Let God: Painting with a Purpose →
Sheva Church of Christ, Chatham
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Board of Supervisors Joint Meeting with Planning Commission →
Board Meeting Room, 39 Bank Street, Chatham
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Board of Supervisors Work Session →
Board Meeting Room, 39 Bank Street, Chatham
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Board of Supervisors Business Meeting →
Board Meeting Room, 39 Bank Street, Chatham
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Industrial Development Authority Meeting →
County Administration Conference Room, 1 Center Street, Chatham
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CPMT Meeting →
Election and Training Center Conference Room, 18 Depot Street, Chatham
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Fire and Rescue Commission Meeting →
Board Meeting Room, 39 Bank Street, Chatham
6:30 pm
Friday November 6
Saturday November 7
Monday November 9
Friday November 13
Tuesday November 17
Wednesday November 18
Thursday November 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Center Store Associate in Gretna. Apply here.
- Centra Health, Inc. posted a job opening for Paramedic - Gretna Medical Center/Full-Time Variable Shifts in Gretna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gretna here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chatham
- High School Football Week 11 Preview: Championship, playoff spots on the line in regular season finale (martinsvillebulletin.com)
Altavista
- First National Bank Breaks Ground On New Riverside Branch in Danville (newsadvance.com)
- This Small Virginia Town Has A Country Buffet Serving The Kind Of Home-Cooked Lunch Chain Restaurants Rarely Get Right (newsbreak.com)
- More Than a Workout: Liberty's Murph Challenge Turns Gratitude into Action for Veterans (standingforfreedom.com)
Danville
- First woman elected to the Danville City Council in 16 years (wset.com)
- Children fly for free Saturday at Danville Regional Airport's special event (godanriver.com)
Ok Gretna! 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 did the math teacher write "41596" on a napkin after lunch?" — Because he wanted a piece of pi(e)! (Thank you Greg S. for sending it in!)
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