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🌱 How the new Hornet Innovation Center could change careers in Orange

Orange, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Orange! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How the new Hornet Innovation Center could change careers in Orange
  • How you can weigh in on new carwash and garage plans

Also on today's calendar: Four County Players present: Shakespeare at the Ruins 2026 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do drummers say when they are tired? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 56.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Orange breaks ground on Hornet Innovation Center aimed at workforce needs (pjrnews.com) — Orange County has broken ground on the Hornet Innovation Center, a major expansion of career and technical education at Orange County High School aimed at filling local workforce gaps. The 35,640-square-foot facility will add space for trades like welding, HVAC, culinary arts, and automotive repair, serving both students and adult learners who want careers close to home.
   

• Orange County PC PH – Automatic Carwash SUP in Locust Grove & Auto Repair Garage SUP in Gordonsville (pjrnews.com) — Orange County’s Planning Commission will hold public hearings on August 6 about a proposed automatic carwash in Locust Grove and an auto repair garage near Gordonsville, with the meeting at the Public Safety Building in Orange. Residents can attend in person or submit written comments by August 5, and review all related documents at the Development Services Office or on the county website.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Are you using TextMyGov?
    It's a fast, easy way to find useful county information without using an app! Text "Hi" or a key word to 540-507-5500 to get started TODAY! (Nextdoor )
  • God’s Gifts &Thrifts 113 Chapman Street
    Open today @ 9-11 Encouragement Cafe. Enjoy a beverage and encouraging conversation Store hours -11-5 All clothing $2. Lots of other gifts and… (Nextdoor Constitution Hwy)
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Orange. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orange here.

🗞 Nearby News

Madison

  • ▶︎Madison Fair Livestock Auction nets $380K for county youth (pjrnews.com)
  • Larry White left lasting mark on Elizabethton basketball, education (elizabethton.com)

Culpeper

  • Public comment invited on Culpeper Intersection and Multimodal Improvements Bundle (virginia.gov)
  • FiberLync reports early progress on Culpeper broadband expansion project (insidenova.com)
  • Culpeper supervisors approve new policies on social media, minors and whistleblower protections after governance review (insidenova.com)

Ok Orange! 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: I feel beat. (Thank you Marty R. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Orange

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Orange

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