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🌱 Can King William’s surging Cavaliers keep their winning streak alive Friday?
Happening soon: Mathews Girls JV Volleyball @ King William on the King William Patch calendar

What's up King William! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Can King William's surging Cavaliers keep their winning streak alive Friday?
Also on today's calendar: A Walk Through History and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 41 degrees.
- Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 73, low: 50.
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Football Recap: Tough Loss for Essex (maxpreps.com) — King William High's Cavaliers continued their strong football run with a 41-12 home win over Essex, pushing their record to 4-1 and nine wins in their last eleven games. The Cavaliers next host Halifax County this Friday at 7 p.m., giving local fans another chance to see a surging team on their home field.
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📸 Around King William
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🗓 Upcoming Events in King William
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★ Featured events ★
- Mathews Girls JV Volleyball @ King William →
King William High School, 80 Cavalier Dr, King William
5:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
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Other local events
- Planning Commission Regular Meeting →
King William County Board Room, 180 Horse Landing Rd, King William
6:30 pm - King William Courthouse Public Archaeology →
King William VA
10:00 am - Flu Shots!! →
7890 Richmond Tappahannock Hwy, King William
11:00 am - County offices will be closed for Columbus Day →
180 Horse Landing Rd, King William - Mathews Blue Devils Volleyball at King William →
80 Cavalier Dr, King William
7:00 pm - Mathews at King William →
King William VA
7:00 pm - Mathews Blue Devils at King William →
80 Cavalier Dr, King William
7:00 pm - UKW Family Storytime + Stay & Play →
Upper King William Branch Library, 7890 Richmond Tappahannock Hwy, King William
10:30 am - CIP Kickoff Meeting with Department Heads →
180 Horse Landing Road, King William
8:30 am - Bishop E. W. Jackson Town Hall →
5904 Acquinton Church Road, King William
6:30 pm - A Walk Through History →
Locust Grove Lane, Locust Grove Ln, Walkerton
10:00 am
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Saturday October 24
📣 King William Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- King William County Virginia posted a job opening for Facilities Technician - Parks & Rec. in King William. Apply here.
- Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. posted a job opening for Bulk Driver in West Point. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near King William here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mechanicsville
- VA XC Showcase Preliminary Race Assignments Released! (milesplit.com)
Hanover
- 'It's a dream': Steve Wiles invigorating Hanover football in return to coaching (pennlive.com)
Ok King William! 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: "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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