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Halifax, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good day Halifax! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Feed Halifax’s new Main Street hub will help more neighbors
  • Halifax community remembers the life of David Douglas Irby

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 71.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Feed Halifax cuts ribbon on headquarters (sovanow.com) — Feed Halifax has opened its expanded headquarters at 60 South Main Street in Halifax, boosting its ability to store and distribute food and coordinate volunteers. The nonprofit already serves thousands of local residents each year and is backed by Hitachi Energy’s volunteer support, community investments, and the annual Turkey Trot 5K fundraiser.
   

• David Douglas Irby (sovanow.com) — Halifax is mourning the passing of 61-year-old David Douglas Irby, a U.S. Air Force veteran born in Halifax County and longtime local resident. His family in South Boston and beyond, along with many friends, remember his love of poetry, conversation, and his dogs, Smoky and Peanut.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in South Boston. Apply here.
  • Reynolds Consumer Products posted a job opening for Production Associate in South Boston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Halifax here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Boston

  • South Boston PD in search of missing 60-year-old man (wdbj7.com)
  • Field Technician jobs hiring near South Boston, VA at EchoStar (echostar.com)
  • Weather alert issued for Caswell County Wednesday evening - gusts could peak at 40 mph (heraldsun.com)

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Ok Halifax! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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