Community Corner
🌱 What drug cases are moving through Heathsville’s Circuit Court?
Also, don't miss Lancaster JV Football @ Northumberland on the Heathsville Patch calendar
Hey there, Heathsville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What drug cases are moving through Heathsville's Circuit Court?
- Why Elizabeth Key's new marker matters in Heathsville's courthouse square
Also on today's calendar: Tea Party and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 90, low: 64.
- Saturday: Cooler with showers around, with a high of 68 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Northumberland County Court Circuit Report (rrecord.com) — Northumberland County's Circuit Court session in Heathsville set several October hearings and trials in local drug cases involving residents from Lancaster, Wicomico Church, Reedville, and Heathsville. The report notes upcoming court dates and one dismissed possession charge, giving Heathsville readers a clear snapshot of current felony cases moving through their courthouse. 
• New historical marker unveiled (rrecord.com) — Heathsville's courthouse square now features a new state historical marker honoring Elizabeth Key, an early colonial woman of African descent who successfully sued for her freedom. A recent ceremony drew about 100 attendees, including several of Key's descendants and a recorded message from Sen. Tim Kaine, highlighting Heathsville's role in telling this important civil rights story.
📸 Around Heathsville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Heathsville
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★ Featured events ★
- Lancaster JV Football @ Northumberland →
Northumberland High School, 201 Academic Ln, Heathsville
6:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
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Other local events
- Tea Party →
NPL
3:00 pm - Fall Festival →
Hardy Community Park, 7204 Northumberland Hwy, Heathsville
10:00 am - Michael Bergamo: Live @ General's Ridge Vineyard →
General's Ridge Vineyard, 1618 Weldons Dr, Hague
2:30 pm
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 17
📣 Heathsville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Cajun Carry Out (Food Truck) — Good Luck Cellars →
Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Rd, Kilmarnock
5:00 pm - October First Friday Gathering at The Barn Pavilion →
Old Farm Truck Market, 453 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone
5:00 pm - Menokin Artscape Opening Reception →
Menokin Foundation, 4037 Menokin Road, Warsaw
5:30 pm - LCL Mobile Library visits Irvington Farmers Market →
Irvington VA
9:00 am - Visiting Artist Workshop: Woodworking Fundamentals with Christopher Wagner →
RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock
10:00 am - Boots and Barbecue 2026 →
Lawson Bay Farm, 326 Lawson Bay Road, White Stone
1:00 pm - Sangria Sunday — Good Luck Cellars →
Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Rd, Kilmarnock
12:00 pm - 250th Brunch →
Menokin Foundation, 4037 Menokin Road, Warsaw
12:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- E & C Mid-Atlantic Ventures, LLC. posted a job opening for Subway - Sandwich Artist (Store 1801) in Heathsville. Apply here.
- Coast to Coast Merchandising & Installations posted a job opening for Merchandiser / Auditor Position Available - Kilmarnock VA in Kilmarnock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Heathsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lancaster
- Lancaster defeats Middlesex, 3-2, Northumberland, 3-2, Colonial Beach, 3-0 (rrecord.com)
- Applicant withdraws plan for large event rental venue on Mifarm Road (rrecord.com)
- Supervisors rezone parcel at Mary Ball and Devils Bottom (rrecord.com)
Kilmarnock
- The Bookshelf on Church is conducting a book drive to help Ukrainian students (rrecord.com)
- Free health clinic celebrates impact and expansion of the HOPE Initiative (rrecord.com)
- Jennifer M. J. Crandall (rrecord.com)
Ok Heathsville! 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 waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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