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Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Smithfield Foods celebrates 90 years in business (provisioneronline.com) — Smithfield residents just saw their hometown's namesake company mark 90 years at its Commerce Street headquarters, with town and state leaders on hand. The celebration highlighted Smithfield Foods' deep economic and philanthropic ties to the Smithfield community and Virginia, and its growth from a small local packing company into a global pork producer employing tens of thousands nationwide.
• Seven Projects Selected for Recreational Trails Program Grants (moderncampground.com) — Smithfield's Clontz Park boat ramp project just landed a $252,800 Recreational Trails Program grant, bringing new safety and access improvements closer to reality for local boaters. The award is one of seven trail-related projects funded statewide, reflecting Virginia's push to upgrade outdoor recreation facilities across multiple communities.
• Smithfield, Surry off to hot starts on gridiron (smithfieldtimes.com) — Smithfield football fans can cheer on the Packers at their Sept. 18 home opener against unbeaten Warhill after a dominant 44-14 road win over Bruton. The story also notes Surry County High's strong 2-0 start, with standout performances fueling hopes for a rare 3-0 opening.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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