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🌱 Can the Gretna Hawks turn last year’s playoff run into more?

Gretna, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Gretna! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can the Gretna Hawks turn last year’s playoff run into more?

Also on today's calendar: Read & Relate Book Discussion Group @ SRML and 5 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 92, low: 69.
  • Thursday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gretna Hawks look to build on 10-win season as football two-a-days begin (wset.com) — Gretna High’s Hawks are gearing up for another big football season, building on last year’s 10–3 record and deep playoff run. Coaches say the team will keep its physical style, fast defense, and spread offense as younger players step into bigger roles. The Hawks kick off at home against Jefferson Forest on August 28, aiming for another Thanksgiving-weekend playoff push.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If needed for your community or crime prevention event please contact the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office.
    We are here to make our community stronger together. Kids Watch coming in September. We are introducing a Vulnerable person and special needs… (Nextdoor )
  • Stay alert!
    Smishing scams are on the rise. Protect yourself by recognizing these red flags: Phishing for personal info: Never share your Social Security number… (Nextdoor )
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Altavista. Apply here.
  • Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Altavista. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gretna here.

🗞 Nearby News

Danville

  • Caesars Virginia is on track to surpass $1 billion in revenue (wset.com)
  • The 150-year-old Danville Elks Lodge is 'waking up and coming alive' with renovation project (cardinalnews.org)
  • New Virginia hemp restrictions force some Southside businesses to close (wset.com)

Bedford

  • Most classrooms expected to be ready Wednesday following Forest Middle School fire (wset.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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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