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🌱 What happens in Hanover when Virginia’s new assault weapon ban kicks in?

Hanover, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Hanover! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What happens in Hanover when Virginia’s new assault weapon ban kicks in?

Also on today's calendar: Brain Health in Action in Richmond and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a fish with 3 eyes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 68.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Some Virginia sheriffs, prosecutors vow not to enforce new assault weapon ban (12onyourside.com) — Hanover County’s sheriff and commonwealth’s attorney say they will not enforce Virginia’s new assault weapon ban when it takes effect July 1, despite the attorney general insisting prosecutors must. The dispute pits local officials and gun-rights advocates against state leaders who argue elected prosecutors can’t pick which laws to follow, leaving Hanover residents watching how enforcement will actually play out.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday June 8
  • School Athletics
    Deep Run High School - Multipurpose
    5:00 pm
  • Line Dancing w/Toi
    Robinson Theater Community Arts Center 2903 Q St, Richmond, VA 23223
    5:30 pm
    • Tuesday June 9
  • Personal Finance Seminar 101
    Colonial Trail Elementary Glen Allen, VA 23059
    5:30 pm
  • Zumba w/Sam
    Robinson Theater Community Arts Center 2903 Q St, Richmond, VA 23223
    5:30 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Owens & Minor, Inc posted a job opening for Warehouse Associate - Equipment Operator (10:00pm) in Ashland. Apply here.
  • Hanover County Public Schools posted a job opening for Music Teacher - Elementary - 2026-2027 School Year in Ashland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hanover here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ashland

  • 🍋Meet John: The 6-year-old cancer survivor inspiring Richmond to squeeze out childhood cancer (wtvr.com)
  • Oferta de empleo para el puesto de Warehouse Associate en Wegmans Food Markets (wegmans.com)
  • Thousands flock to Ashland Strawberry Faire: 'Always a great experience' (wtvr.com)

Mechanicsville

  • Hanover County grandmother turned pre-Civil War recipe into multi-million dollar business (29news.com)

Ok Hanover! 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: A fiiish! (Thank you Ernie B. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hanover

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