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🌱 See how Smithfield’s 35–0 win fits into Friday’s big results

Smithfield, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Smithfield! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Smithfield’s 35–0 win fits into Friday’s big results

Today's riddle: My friend David had his id stolen. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Monday: Sun and areas of high clouds, temps: high: 68, low: 51.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Friday Night RedZone: Indian River takes down King's Fork in battle of unbeatens (wtkr.com) — Smithfield High’s football team rolled past Gloucester 35–0 in Friday’s regional action, one of many lopsided wins across Hampton Roads. The main spotlight falls on Indian River’s 41–28 victory over previously unbeaten King’s Fork, which clinched the Braves a Southeastern District title and kept several local playoff races tight heading into the final regular-season week.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We're all set and ready for the fun!
    We're bringing the Halloween spirit to life, and we'll be ready early for early birds. #TreatMap (Nextdoor Aspen Woods)
  • I am looking for a home to rent for 55yr old, stable job, good credit.
    Cant afford the $1700 prices most are asking for. (Nextdoor Grimesland)
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk in Smithfield. Apply here.
  • pOpshelf posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in SMITHFIELD VA S15191 in Smithfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smithfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • New outdoor classroom unveiled at Carrollton Elementary (wtkr.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "My friend David had his id stolen." — Now we just call him Dav. (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Smithfield

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