🌱 What led to the embezzlement charges at Brick House Pizza?

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In today's newsletter:

• What led to the embezzlement charges at Brick House Pizza?
• Radford SNAP users: when your new chip EBT card is coming

Also on today's calendar: Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.
• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Warm; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Radford restaurant owners charged with multiple counts of embezzlement (wsls.com) — Owners of Brick House Pizza in Radford have been charged with multiple felony counts of embezzlement, fraud, and tax violations, though officials have released few details so far. Both Jeffrey and Diana Dobbins are currently out on bond, and authorities say this is an active, developing investigation that could have implications for a familiar local business.
   

• Virginia begins issuing chip-enabled SNAP EBT cards (nbc29.com) — Radford SNAP recipients are among the first in Virginia to receive new chip-enabled EBT cards designed to cut down on fraud and protect grocery money. Cards will be mailed in phases by October 1 for pilot localities, so Radford households should promptly update their contact information with Social Services and activate the new card to avoid any interruption in benefits.
   

📸 Around Radford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Radford

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 16
• Motivating Magic Show — Radford, VA →
  Gethsemane Baptist Church, 2008 Preston Street, Radford

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• Long Way Trivia Night →
  Long Way Brewing, 501 2nd St, Radford
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• Radford University CARES Mobile Health Clinic →
  Radford Public Library, 30 W. Main St, Radford
  9:00 am
• The Comeback Conversation: Shifting from Surviving to Thriving with Yasmine Cheyenne →
  Radford VA
  2:00 pm
• Kirk's Famous Smoked Bbq →
  Long Way Brewing, 501 2nd St, Radford
  4:00 pm
• Cabo Fish Taco Food Truck →
  Long Way Brewing, 501 2nd St, Radford
  4:00 pm
• Line Dancing at Long Way →
  Long Way Brewing, 501 2nd St, Radford
  6:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Chair Yoga with Lisa Machi →
  Radford Public Library, 30 W. Main St, Radford
  1:00 pm
• 1218 Ventures Food Truck →
  Long Way Brewing, 501 2nd St, Radford
  4:00 pm
• Zan Armentrout Music →
  Long Way Brewing, 501 2nd St, Radford
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• LONG WAY OKTOBERFEST →
  Long Way Brewing, 501 2nd St, Radford
  12:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. →
  Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum - VA, 14020 Thunderbolt Rd., Chantilly, VA
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• TekSynap Corporation posted a job opening for Senior Program Manager in Radford. Apply here.
• Food City Supermarket posted a job opening for Day Stocker in Radford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Radford here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Mathew Alexander Snow (pcpatriot.com)
• Turman, Barbara Jarrells (nrvnews.com)

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• Grayson, Archer Ward (nrvnews.com)

Blacksburg

• Forum breaks down the three Virginia constitutional amendments on the ballot this fall (roanoke.com)
• Henry Groseclose and the Birth of the Future Farmers of America (southeastagnet.com)
• Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - Sept. 14, 2026 (wsls.com)

Ok Radford! 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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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