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

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!)

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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.

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📰 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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📸 Around Prince George

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Prince George

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday June 25

• The SteelDrivers →
  Beacon Theatre, 401 N Main St, Hopewell
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday June 26

• Colonial H-D Bike Night →
  Colonial Harley-Davidson, 1701 Temple Pkwy, Prince George
  6:00 pm

Saturday June 27

• Intro to Archery: Learn, Aim, Achieve →
  Temple Recreation Park, 14307 Prince George Dr, Disputanta
  9:00 am

Saturday July 4

• Colonial Heights July 4th Celebration →
  White Bank Park, 400 White Bank Rd, Colonial Heights
  6:00 pm

Thursday July 23

• 2026 Golf Open - Moved from May 7 to July 23 →
  The Country Club of Petersburg, 1250 Flank Rd, Petersburg
  11:00 am

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📣 Prince George Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 26

• (NEW DATE) The ABC’s of Farm Insurance — Virginia Cooperative Extension - Virginia State University →
  VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg
  2:00 pm
• (NEW DATE) The ABC’s of Farm Insurance — Virginia... →
  VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg
  2:00 pm
• The Deloreans Live in the Art Park →
  Petersburg Area Art League, 7 E Old St, Petersburg
  5:30 pm

Saturday June 27

• International Convention - Oklahoma City, OK
  Loyal Order of Moose - Virginia Association 7212 Boydton and Petersburg Plank Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803
• Northern CoHD - Fredericksburg 1655
  Loyal Order of Moose - Virginia Association 7212 Boydton and Petersburg Plank Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803
• 2026 Leaders & Legacy Awards Brunch →
  Tabernacle Community Life Center, 444 Halifax St, Petersburg
  10:00 am
• Hooray for Hopewell History-City Point
  Petersburg National Park Petersburg National Battlefield Administration Office, Petersburg, VA 23803
  12:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I'm live on Twitch, come hang out!
  https://www.twitch.tv/snapdragon5587?sr=a Now Streaming Assassin's Creed Odyssey (Nextdoor Pine Ridge)

• Nucor posted a job opening for Inventory Coordinator in Prince George. Apply here.
• Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Team Member - Restaurant in Prince George. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Prince George here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Hopewell

• Hopewell VA250 festival June 27 brings music, tours, fireworks (progress-index.com)
• Hopewell father charged in infant's death was ordered to complete anger management months before (wtvr.com)
• 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)

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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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