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🌱 Do you remember anything from the 2019 Gygax Avenue shooting?

South Boston, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, South Boston? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Do you remember anything from the 2019 Gygax Avenue shooting?

Also on today's calendar: Young Adult Theater Workshop Auditions! and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the boss deny a raise to the can of paint? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 84, low: 61.
  • Sunday: Hot with periods of sun, with a high of 90 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• On 5-year anniversary of South Boston murder, investigators are asking for more leads (wset.com) — South Boston police are renewing their call for tips in the unsolved 2019 shooting death of Raquan Malik Canada on Gygax Avenue, five years after the crime. Investigators say even small details could now be crucial and are urging anyone with information to contact the South Boston Police Department to help bring closure to his family.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Customer Service Leader in South Boston. Apply here.
  • Carrols Corporation posted a job opening for Team Member in South Boston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Boston here.

🗞 Nearby News

Halifax

  • Sarah Sykes Charged With Stealing $426K From Halifax Father's Farm (thencbeat.com)

Clarksville

  • Shots fired at River Wynd Apartments, no one hurt (sovanow.com)
  • This Virginia Sanctuary Features A Historic Smokehouse Hot Tub, Fireside Tavern, And Farm-To-Table Dining (myfamilytravels.com)
  • No injuries as school bus involved in minor crash (sovanow.com)

Ok South Boston! 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: Because he didn't apply himself. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in South Boston

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in South Boston

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.