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🌱 How a 2027 nuclear shipment will start right here in Mineral

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Thursday August 27th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Greetings Mineral! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! β˜•οΈοΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • How a 2027 nuclear shipment will start right here in Mineral

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌢 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 84, low: 64.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ DOE prepares for high burnup research cask shipment in 2027 (exchangemonitor.com) β€” A shipment of high burnup nuclear fuel is planned to leave Dominion Energy's North Anna Power Station in Mineral for Idaho National Laboratory in 2027, following a dry run that spring. While the research work happens in Idaho, the move underscores Mineral's ongoing role in the nation's nuclear energy and waste-handling system.
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πŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Mineral

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    Thursday August 27
  • Green & Gold Spirit Day
    Louisa County Middle School Mineral, VA 23117
    8:00 pm
  • Friday August 28
  • Home Δ‘(Mills Goodwin)
    Louisa County High School Mineral, VA 23117
    7:30 pm
  • Monday August 31
  • 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
    1:00 pm
  • Tuesday September 1
  • Baby Toddler time
    Louisa County Library 881 Davis Highway, Mineral, VA 23117
    11:00 am
  • Volleyball Match @Home vs. Locust Grove MS
    Louisa County Middle School Mineral, VA 23117
    4:30 pm
  • Wednesday September 2
  • 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
    1:00 pm

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πŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Good News Club is getting ready to start at all Louisa County Elementary Schools and we can use your help!
    This wonderful Christian club happens right after school and lasts for about 2 hours once a week. Please let us know if you can volunteer. Call Terry… (Nextdoor Louisa/Mineral)
  • LCPS posted a job opening for Pre-Approved Student Teacher/Practicum Student/Intern in Mineral. Apply here.
  • Harris posted a job opening for Master Electrician in Mineral. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mineral here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

Louisa

  • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library continues helping Louisa County kids read (nbc29.com)
  • From Louisa classroom to national stage: Princess Moss returns home before leading 3M educators (29news.com)
  • The growing county government opposition to Valley Link (wvtf.org)

Orange

  • Highway 74 To Close All Weekend Near Orange County On Saturday (patch.com)
  • L3Harris Advances Solid-Fueled Ramjet Propulsion for Greater Reach and Faster Effects (l3harris.com)

Goochland

  • Sipping Sunshine Cafe to Brighten Goochland Java Scene (whatnow.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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