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🌱 Franklin at Sussex Central and 11 more events
And on the Jarratt Patch calendar - Sussex Central at Greensville County
Cheers Jarratt! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny, nice and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 40 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 75, low: 45.
- Thursday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 83 and low of 51 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Franklin at Sussex Central →
Sussex Central High School, 21356 Sussex Dr, Sussex
5:30 pm - Sussex Central at Greensville County →
403 Harding St, Emporia
7:00 pm - The Farewell Day Party →
Don Quixote Mexican Grill, 3221 W Washington St, Petersburg
1:00 pm - Columbus Day & Yorktown Victory Day →
Emporia, VA Calendar Emporia, VA 23847 - Appomattox Regional Governor's Arts & Tech at Sussex Central →
Sussex Central High School, 21356 Sussex Dr, Sussex
5:30 pm - Franklin at Greensville County →
Greensville County High School, 403 Harding St, Emporia
7:00 pm - Franklin Broncos at Sussex Central →
21356 Sussex Dr, Sussex
5:30 pm - Franklin High School Volleyball at Sussex Central →
21356 Sussex Dr, Sussex
5:30 pm - Petersburg Virginia National Faith and Blue 2026 →
Petersburg Sports Complex, 100 Ballpark Rd, Petersburg
12:00 pm - Franklin High School Volleyball at Greensville County →
Emporia VA
7:00 pm - Franklin Broncos at Greensville County →
Greensville County High School, Emporia
7:00 pm - Surry County at Sussex Central →
Sussex Central High School, 21356 Sussex Dr, Sussex
7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
Tuesday October 20
Thursday October 22
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Matrix Service Company posted a job opening for Structural Welder in Emporia. Apply here.
- Brunswick County Public Schools (Virginia) posted a job opening for Substitute Nutritional Services Worker in Lawrenceville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jarratt here.
🗞 Nearby News
Petersburg
- The Agenda: Local government briefs for 10.5.26 (richmondbizsense.com)
- Back On The Yard! Your 2026 HBCU Homecoming Guide To Games, Good Vibes & Can't-Miss Concerts (bossip.com)
- 887 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry in Virginia in 2025 (businessdailynetwork.com)
Prince George
- Berglund Center prepares for upcoming Broadway lineup (newsadvance.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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