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Powhatan, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello Powhatan! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Habitat for Humanity: Build Bash: BBQ and more!
  • Student Holiday at Hustle Athletic Academy
  • Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting at Village Building - Auditorium

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: If there are 2 flys in the kitchen, how can you tell which one is the cowboy? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Virginia election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 68, low: 33.
  • Monday: Pleasant with sunshine, with a high of 70 and low of 41 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If the guy or gal that flashed me their high beams today on Huguenot Trail about 830 letting me know that there was a deer up around the corner, thank you very much.
    The deer was still standing smack in middle of the roadway when I came around the corner. (Nextdoor Rt 522)
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Powhatan. Apply here.
  • Sheetz posted a job opening for Store Supervisor - #565 in Powhatan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Powhatan here.

🗞 Nearby News

Goochland

  • Lilly Richmond Groundbreaking: 650 Jobs and a 2028 Talent Push (biobuzz.io)
  • The 5th District has an independent on the ballot: Cooke Harvey (cardinalnews.org)

Cumberland

  • Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing (virginia.gov)
  • Cumberland leaders OK three-gigawatt natural gas power plant (wric.com)

Short Pump

  • Newly Listed Homes near Short Pump, VA — Updated Oct. 22, 2026 (richmond.com)
  • Biscuit Belly to open two Richmond-area locations (wric.com)

Ok Powhatan! 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: "If there are 2 flys in the kitchen, how can you tell which one is the cowboy?" — It's the one on the range. (Thank you Helen H. for sending it in!)
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