🌱 Why did Martinsville’s longtime law firm suddenly step away from City Hall?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why did Martinsville’s longtime law firm suddenly step away from City Hall?

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What goes up but never goes down? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 69.
• Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Richmond firm no longer represents Martinsville (valawyersweekly.com) — Martinsville’s longtime outside law firm, Richmond-based Sands Anderson, is no longer serving as the city’s legal counsel, and officials haven’t said who is handling legal work now. The split comes amid federal lawsuits involving former City Manager Aretha Ferrell-Benavides and Mayor L.C. Jones, and shortly after Martinsville announced a $46 million courthouse renovation plan prompted by court-ordered facility upgrades.
   

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📸 Around Martinsville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Martinsville

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday July 8

• Martinsville-Henry County “Sharing the Spirit of America” →
  Heritage Center & Museum, 1 E Main St, Martinsville
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday July 9

• High Point Thomasville HiToms at Martinsville Mustangs →
  Hooker Field, 450 Commonwealth Blvd E, Martinsville
  7:00 pm

Saturday July 11

• Martinsville Mustangs vs. Wilmington Sharks →
  Hooker Field, 450 Commonwealth Blvd E, Martinsville
  7:00 pm

Monday July 13

• Boone Bigfoots at Martinsville Mustangs →
  Hooker Field, 450 Commonwealth Blvd E, Martinsville
  7:00 pm

Tuesday July 14

• City Council Meeting →
  Martinsville, VA Calendar Martinsville, VA 24112
  5:30 pm

Friday July 17

• Franks + Dranks →
  Piedmont Arts, 215 Starling Ave, Martinsville
  6:00 pm
• Franks & Dranks →
  Piedmont Arts, 215 Starling Ave, Martinsville
  6:00 pm

Saturday July 18

• Purcellville Wine and Food Festival →
  Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132
  2:00 pm

Monday July 20

• Asheboro Zookeepers at Martinsville Mustangs →
  Hooker Field, 450 Commonwealth Blvd E, Martinsville
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday July 18

• Martinsville Mustangs vs. Tri-City Chili Peppers →
  Hooker Field, 450 Commonwealth Blvd E, Martinsville
  7:00 pm

Tuesday July 21

• SOVA RISE Startup Playbook →
  PHCC's Dalton IDEA Center, 26 Fayette St, Martinsville
  12:00 pm

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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Martinsville, Virginia in Martinsville. Apply here.
• Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time - Receiver/Stocker - Flexible in Martinsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinsville here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Bassett

• Bassett credits 3 drivers helping it overcome headwinds (furnituretoday.com)

Ferrum

• Happy Independence Day (ferrum.edu)

Rocky Mount

• Yvonne Stewart (rutherfordsource.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Your age. (Thank you Dawn K. for sending it in!)
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