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🌱 See which Stanley students made Laurel Ridge’s spring honors lists

Stanley, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi there, Stanley! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Stanley students made Laurel Ridge’s spring honors lists
  • Stanley community to honor Diana ‘Pixie’ Dobbs Graves on August 8

Also on today's calendar: Late Bloomers and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do bad rainbows go? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A drenching t-storm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Variable clouds; less humid, temps: high: 85, low: 64.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Laurel Ridge announces 40 PC students earn spring honors (pagevalleynews.com) — Several Stanley students have earned spots on Laurel Ridge Community College’s spring President’s and Dean’s Lists, joining dozens of high-achieving classmates from across Page County. The recognition highlights local teens and young adults, many still in high school, who are getting a head start on college success.
   

• Diana ‘Pixie' Dobbs Graves (pagevalleynews.com) — Family and friends in Stanley can gather to honor Diana “Pixie” Dobbs Graves at a graveside service on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Graves Chapel Cemetery in Stanley. The longtime educator, originally from Shenandoah, is remembered by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
   

📸 Around Stanley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stanley

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday August 1
  • Johnathan Bond →
    Pleasant View Barn, 2334 Pleasant View Rd, Mt Jackson
    5:00 pm

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📣 Stanley Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Luray. Apply here.
  • Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated posted a job opening for Merchandiser Full Time in Luray. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stanley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Luray

  • Council to hold hearing Aug. 10 on zoning changes related to data centers, solar and off-street parking (pagevalleynews.com)

Shenandoah

Elkton

  • VDOT : Road Construction & Traffic Updates For Week Of July 27, 2026 (blueridgelife.com)

Ok Stanley! 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: To prism (Thank you Willy H. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Stanley

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Stanley

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