🌱 Why two Mineral council members are taking their own town to court
Mineral, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Mineral! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why two Mineral council members are taking their own town to court
Also on today's calendar: The Big Flea Market at the Fredericksburg Expo Aug. 15-16th and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What kind of theatre always has a doctor on hand? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 69.
- Monday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 94 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• FOIA FRIDAY: Data center debate sparks Franklin resident's transparency concerns • Virginia Mercury (virginiamercury.com) — Mineral residents should know two town council members have sued the town’s mayor and FOIA officer, claiming open-meeting and notice rules weren’t followed for key decisions, including a town manager’s firing and a resolution opposing the Valley Link Transmission Line. Their case, highlighted in a statewide FOIA roundup, argues these alleged lapses limited both public access and council participation in Mineral’s government. 
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★ Featured events ★
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Twin Oaks Women's Gathering - Aug 21-23, 2026 →
Twin Oaks Conference Site, 134 W Old Mountain Rd, Louisa
3:00 pm
Friday August 21
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Other local events
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Adult Chair Yoga
Louisa County Library 881 Davis Highway, Mineral, VA 23117
11:30 am -
Monday Afternoon Games
Louisa County Library 881 Davis Highway, Mineral, VA 23117
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Baby Toddler time
Louisa County Library 881 Davis Highway, Mineral, VA 23117
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Wellness Wednesdays: Chair Yoga
Louisa County Library 881 Davis Highway, Mineral, VA 23117
11:30 am -
BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft)
Louisa County Library 881 Davis Highway, Mineral, VA 23117
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Read and Rhyme story time
Louisa County Library 881 Davis Highway, Mineral, VA 23117
10:30 am -
Louisa Chess Club
Louisa County Library 881 Davis Highway, Mineral, VA 23117
11:30 am -
The Big Flea Market at the Fredericksburg Expo Aug. 15-16th →
Fredericksburg Expo Center, 2371 Carl D Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg
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The Big Flea returns to The Fredericksburg Expo Aug. 15-16th →
Fredericksburg Convention Center, 2371 Carl D Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg
4:00 pm
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
Wednesday August 12
Thursday August 13
Sunday August 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Electoral Board →
Louisa County, VA Calendar, 103 McDonald Street, Louisa
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Crowded Minds →
Everleigh Vineyards & Brewing Company, 9845 Jefferson Hwy, Mineral
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Crowded Minds plays Everleigh →
Everleigh Vineyards & Brewing Company, 9845 Jefferson Hwy, Mineral
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Gordonsville, VA Extreme Bulls & Barrels →
Oakland Heights Farm, 17110 James Madison Hwy, Gordonsville
7:30 pm
Saturday August 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is road construction on I-95 N reported at...
There is road construction on I-95 N reported at 3:03 PM. (Nextdoor ) - There is road construction on I-95 S reported at...
There is road construction on I-95 S reported at 3:09 PM. (Nextdoor )
- CoralTree Hospitality Group posted a job opening for Cook Line l in Mineral. Apply here.
- Amazon.com, Inc. posted a job opening for Installation Technician in Mineral. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mineral here.
🗞 Nearby News
Louisa
- Home sales up across all areas of CAAR region (cvillerightnow.com)
- ICE arrests suspect in Goochland child murder, sexual battery case (prismnews.com)
- Valley Link opponents prepare for possible court fight (fluvannareview.com)
Orange
- Orange County community rallies around families after crash kills former OCHS student, injures five (29news.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: an operating theatre (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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