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🌱 Luray launches search for new police chief with ties to Stanley
Stanley, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Stanley! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Luray launches search for new police chief with ties to Stanley
- Stanley, Virginia residents note passing of longtime congressman Bill Archer
Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What Do u call a pig that knows karate? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Luray names Lt. Foster interim police chief (pagevalleynews.com) — Law enforcement leadership is shifting nearby as Luray names Lt. Lonnie Foster interim police chief and begins searching for a permanent chief, a role that has close ties to Stanley through former chief Bow Cook’s service with the Stanley Police Department. The town is offering $80,000 to $85,000 plus full benefits and is accepting applications through July 31. 
• Bill Archer, Architect Of Landmark GOP Tax Reforms, Dies At 98 (americanliberty.news) — A former Texas congressman and key GOP tax writer, Bill Archer, has died at his farm in Stanley at age 98. Archer spent three decades in the U.S. House shaping major tax, budget, and welfare legislation, and later helped launch the Archer Center to mentor future public servants. Tributes highlight his long career and influence on national tax policy.
📸 Around Stanley
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Upcoming Events in
Stanley
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★ Featured events ★
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Friday Night Out with Alex Kreh and half price wine flights →
DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln, Etlan
5:00 pm
Friday July 10
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Other local events
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Second Saturday Music with South Canal Street →
DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln, Etlan
2:00 pm -
Purcellville Wine and Food Festival →
Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132
2:00 pm -
A Walk for Sunshine in Shenandoah National Park →
Big Meadows Lodge, Mile 51, Stanley
5:00 pm -
Dinner & Magic Show →
Mimslyn Inn, 401 W Main St #1024, Luray
6:00 pm -
Fish and Feathered Friends @Page Public Library →
Page Public Library, 100 Zerkel St, Luray
2:00 pm -
Late Bloomers →
Wisteria Farm and Vineyard, 1126 Marksville Rd, Stanley
6:00 pm -
Music in the Mountains with Hokie Joe →
DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln, Etlan
2:00 pm
Saturday July 11
Saturday July 18
Monday July 20
Saturday August 1
Sunday August 2
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Tourism Council Meeting →
Page County, VA Calendar, 103 South Court Street Suite F, Luray
4:00 pm -
Youth Cheer Camp
Luray High Luray, VA 22835
5:30 pm -
Board of Equalization Meeting →
Page County, VA Calendar, 103 South Court Street Suite F, Luray
3:00 pm -
Artist in Residence Public Program with Matt Stock
Shenandoah National Park , Luray, VA 22835
9:00 pm
Wednesday July 8
Thursday July 9
Friday July 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Luray. Apply here.
- Sysco posted a job opening for CDL A Local Delivery Driver in Elkton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stanley here.
🗞 Nearby News
Luray
- Pretty On Y'all celebrates successful relocation (pagevalleynews.com)
- Little Jimmy Dickens hosts ‘Wild Country' (pagevalleynews.com)
- This Scenic Virginia Route Takes You Through Eight Charming Historic Small Towns In One Day (takingthekids.com)
Shenandoah
- Kaine tours Shenandoah Valley, discusses federal funding for education, workforce and housing (whsv.com)
- Council to hold public hearing on junkyard proposal on July 27 (nvdaily.com)
- Kaelee Holmes (virginia.edu)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A pork chop (Thank you Jody M. for sending it in!)
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