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🌱 What neighbors saw after gunfire hit a car at Puddle Place

Prince George, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • What neighbors saw after gunfire hit a car at Puddle Place

Also on today's calendar: Meadowbrook JV Football @ Prince George and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 68 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 75, low: 47.
  • Tuesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 70 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gunfire strikes vehicle in apartment complex; Prince George Police investigating (nbc12.com) — Prince George County Police are investigating after gunfire struck a vehicle early Saturday at the Puddle Place Apartment Complex on Anne Terrace. No injuries are mentioned, but officers say several people were seen fleeing and are asking residents to share any tips by phone, Crime Solvers, or the P3 app to help move the case forward.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Today is Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) Recognition Day!
    We're recognizing the people behind our success at Crater Health District, Kenya Gist, Crater’s assigned DIS, and Tia Sanchez, our current STI Health… (Nextdoor )
  • If you see Columbia Gas of Virginia upgrading the natural gas lines in your neighborhood, we want to share why it’s important.
    This work will lead to long-term benefits for you, your neighborhood and your community, especially from a safety and reliability standpoint. Link… (Nextdoor )
  • Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Hopewell. Apply here.
  • Teamwork Online posted a job opening for Box Office Attendant | Part-Time | Multi-Purpose Center (Virginia State University) in Petersburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Prince George here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hopewell

  • Hopewell sues 3 companies over wastewater facility funding (wtvr.com)
  • Sam Pinkleton, the Oh, Mary! director who stages chaos to the second (martincid.com)
  • Virginia gas bills rise $10.81 as Columbia Gas gets interim hike, and another is pending (thecooldown.com)

Petersburg

  • Health Equity and Social Awareness Campaign 2026 (mmm-online.com)
  • Car overturns on Petersburg's temporary Oak Hill Road bridge (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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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