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🌱 What we know about the Food Lion distribution center shooting arrest

Prince George, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Prince George! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What we know about the Food Lion distribution center shooting arrest
  • How Prince George neighbors are recovering after Tuesday’s powerful storm

Also on today's calendar: Colonial H-D Bike Night and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the mommy tomato say to the baby tomato? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Chance for a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 93, low: 69.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• PG man arrested after Food Lion Distribution Center shooting (progress-index.com) — Prince George County police have arrested a 30-year-old local man after shots were reportedly fired from a vehicle Tuesday at the Food Lion Distribution Center off U.S. 460 near Disputanta. No injuries were reported, a firearm was seized, and authorities say there is no ongoing threat as the suspect remains held at Riverside Regional Jail in Prince George.
   

• Prince George County residents clean up debris after storm (foxrichmond.com) — Prince George County neighbors in Birchett Estates spent Wednesday clearing trees, branches, and other debris after a powerful storm with 70 mph winds and large hail tore through Tuesday afternoon. Several homes saw downed trees and temporary power outages, but no injuries were reported, and residents praised the quick response from county EMS and fire crews.
   


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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Patriots 2026 scouting report for RB TreVeyon Henderson (patspulpit.com)

Petersburg

  • City leader wants Virginia National Guard to patrol Petersburg; police chief has other ideas (wtvr.com)

Ok Prince George! 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: Ketchup! (Thank you Gregory S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Prince George

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

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Prince George

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