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🌱 Why King William joined Virginia counties cutting ties with Flock cameras

King William, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why King William joined Virginia counties cutting ties with Flock cameras

Also on today's calendar: Copy of UKW LEGO at the Library and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Very warm with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 88, low: 65.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Both Virginia and Richmond propose changes to Flock Safety cameras amongst backlash (commonwealthtimes.org subscription) — King William County is among more than 20 Virginia localities that have ended contracts with Flock Safety license plate reader cameras over privacy and safety concerns. State leaders and Richmond officials are now weighing new limits on how this surveillance data is stored, shared, and used in investigations, as advocates and lawmakers debate whether reforms can adequately protect residents’ rights.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi everyone!
    My name is Nina Flanigan and I graduated from Virginia Tech May 2025. I moved to King and Queen this past June after being in NC for a year! I’m 23… (Nextdoor White Bank Rd)
  • King William County Virginia posted a job opening for Deputy Sheriff in King William. Apply here.
  • Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Mechanicsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near King William here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Kent

  • Maidens man gets year in jail for driving while intoxicated in New Kent - (nkccnews.com)
  • Virginia begins issuing chip-enabled SNAP EBT cards (nbc29.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in King William

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