Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lancaster

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 How a new CNC program could reshape Lancaster’s job market

Lancaster, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Cheers Lancaster! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new CNC program could reshape Lancaster’s job market

Also on today's calendar: Art Boot Camp and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the weatherman's cheeks turn pink? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Cloudy with showers around, with a high of 62 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 68, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 75 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• RCC awarded GO Virginia grant to help address regional manufacturing workforce needs (rrecord.com) — Lancaster County is partnering with Rappahannock Community College and Kilmarnock-based Turn Dynamics on a new CNC machining training program funded by a GO Virginia grant. The effort aims to tackle the shortage of skilled machinists, giving local residents access to advanced manufacturing training and helping area employers fill critical jobs and support future growth.
   

📸 Around Lancaster

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Lancaster

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

    Saturday May 30
  • Art Boot Camp →
    Steamboat Era Museum, 156 King Carter Dr, Irvington
    11:00 am

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Lancaster Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 🚨 URGENT: INJURED/ORPHANED FAWN WATCH 🚨
    Local fawn rehabber here. A fawn darted in front of my car this morning on River Road in Lancaster, appearing to be alone. I was unable to safely… (Nextdoor Millenbeck)
  • Lancaster County School District posted a job opening for Preschool Teacher in Kilmarnock. 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 Lancaster here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kilmarnock

  • Kilmarnock Town Council recognizes heroic efforts of Police Officer Goodwyn (rrecord.com)
  • Kilmarnock Mayor Donahue announces reelection campaign (rrecord.com)
  • What does FREEDOM mean to you? (rrecord.com)

Mathews

Ok Lancaster! 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: He saw the climate change! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lancaster

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lancaster

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.