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🌱 How could four proposed data centers reshape life in Petersburg?

Petersburg, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Petersburg! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could four proposed data centers reshape life in Petersburg?
  • How new federal money will upgrade Petersburg police weapons and safety
  • How a Petersburg drug maker could help fix chemo shortages

Also on today's calendar: The Big Flea Market at the Fredericksburg Expo Aug. 15-16th and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What has four eyes and can’t see? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 71.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Petersburg area residents fight back against data centers (progress-index.com) — Petersburg residents packed a town hall at the public library to warn state officials about health, safety, and cost concerns from four proposed local data centers. Speakers questioned toxic air risks, proximity to a hydrogen plant, and who will pay for new power infrastructure. The discussion feeds into Virginia’s long-term energy plan and could shape major development decisions in Petersburg and nearby counties.
   

• Virginia: Local police, sheriff's offices approved for $1.7M in federal grants (augustafreepress.com) — Petersburg is set to receive $29,935 in federal Justice Department grant funding to continue modernizing city police duty weapons and improve officer safety. Nearby Dinwiddie and Hopewell agencies are also getting smaller grants for communications, training, and safety equipment, as part of a $1.7 million statewide package for law enforcement upgrades.
   

• Why There's a Shortage of Chemotherapy Drugs (time.com) — A national look at chemotherapy drug shortages highlights Civica, a nonprofit generic-drug manufacturer based in Petersburg that’s trying a new model to stabilize supplies. While Civica doesn’t yet make chemo drugs, its Petersburg facility shows how local manufacturing could reduce reliance on overseas ingredients and help protect cancer patients from future shortages.
   

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Other local events
    Friday August 7
  • First Friday's at Five Forks
    Petersburg National Park Petersburg National Battlefield Administration Office, Petersburg, VA 23803
    5:00 pm
    • Wednesday August 12
  • VMA Annual Convention - Hampton
    Loyal Order of Moose - Virginia Association 7212 Boydton and Petersburg Plank Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803
  • VMA State Convention
    Loyal Order of Moose - Virginia Association 1610 Coliseum Dr, Hampton, VA 23666
  • Architectural Review Board Meeting →
    City of Petersburg Architectural Review Board (ARB) meets every second Wednesday f
    • Saturday August 15
  • You Take Command-Battle of Weldon Railroad
    Petersburg National Park Eastern Front Visitor Center, 5001 Siege Road
    9:30 am
  • History at Sunset - The Battle of Burguess Mill
    Petersburg National Park Pine Grove Baptist Church (parking lot), 22218 Dabney Mill Road, Petersburg
    6:00 pm
  • WWE NXT Live →
    VSU Multipurpose Center, 20809 2nd Ave, Petersburg
    7:30 pm
    • Sunday August 16
  • The Big Flea Market at the Fredericksburg Expo Aug. 15-16th →
    Fredericksburg Expo Center, 2371 Carl D Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and patient caregiver to assist an elderly lady in her home.
    The ideal candidate will provide companionship and help with daily living activities. [1, 2] Requirements: Language: Spanish-speaking is highly… (Nextdoor Ferndale)
  • Have you considered the travel industry?
    I partnered with Inteletravel.com along with Plannetmarketing.com, both work from home businesses and it has been life changing for me and my family… (Nextdoor Ferndale)
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Online Order Filling Team Supervisor in Colonial Heights. Apply here.
  • City of Colonial Heights Virginia posted a job opening for Site Supervisor (Part Time) in Colonial Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Petersburg here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mississippi (Thank you Eloy R. for sending it in!)
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