🌱 How new federal dollars could reshape Surry schools and local jobs
Surry, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min readHey there, Surry! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How new federal dollars could reshape Surry schools and local jobs
- How a $68M grant will change your daily ferry ride
Also on today's calendar: Alec Edmonds and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Cloudy, heavy t-storms; humid, temps: high: 84, low: 68.
- Saturday: Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• McClellan presents $850K check to Chesterfield County officials to modernize I-95 and Willis Road interchange (wtvr.com) — New federal funding includes $1.092 million for Surry County wastewater improvements to build a combined water system serving Surry County Schools and nearby industrial parks. This upgrade should help schools handle more students, support new housing, and attract jobs, while also improving long-term water reliability for the community. 
• Ferry awarded $68M in federal funding to replace 'Surry, ' i... (smithfieldtimes.com) — Surry County’s Jamestown-Scotland Ferry is getting a $68 million federal grant to replace its oldest boat with a cleaner, low-emission vessel. The funding, drawn from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, represents most of a national ferry pilot program and should modernize a critical daily connection for commuters, students, and businesses crossing the James River.
📸 Around Surry
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Lancaster Varsity Football @ Surry County →
Surry County High School, 1675 Hollybush Rd, Dendron
7:00 pm
Thursday September 3
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Other local events
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Surry County Board of Supervisors Meeting →
Surry County, VA Calendar, 45 School St. General District Courtroom, Surry
6:00 pm -
Labor Day Holiday – Schools and Offices Closed
Surry County Surry, VA 23883 -
First Fridays on the Lawn - Free Concert Series! →
Surry County, VA Calendar, 45 School St. Surry County Pavilion, Surry
6:30 pm -
Labor Day Holiday – Schools and Offices Closed
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CLOSED - Labor Day →
Surry County, VA Calendar, 45 School St. Surry County Government Offices, Surry
8:00 am -
Alec Edmonds →
The Surry Seafood Co., 633 Marina Dr, Surry
6:00 pm -
Fall Open House →
Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Dr, Spring Grove
1:00 pm
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Monday September 7
Wednesday September 9
Sunday September 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
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W&M Wordshop Juniors at Williamsburg Library... →
Williamsburg Regional Library - Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg
5:30 pm -
W&M Wordshop Juniors at Williamsburg Library (Williamsburg) →
Williamsburg Regional Library - Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg
5:30 pm -
ELL Book Group →
Williamsburg Regional Library - Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg
10:00 am -
Chess Club at Williamsburg Library (Williamsburg) →
Downtown Williamsburg Regional Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg
5:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Monday August 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Williamsburg Inn posted a job opening for Housekeeping Attendant in Williamsburg. Apply here.
- Serco Inc. posted a job opening for Receiving and Shipping Clerk in Williamsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Surry here.
🗞 Nearby News
Williamsburg
- W&M group aims to redevelop student housing into townhomes near campus (pilotonline.com)
- Virginia Aviation Awards honor six at Williamsburg ceremony (wydaily.com)
- Gentry teacher brings Colonial Williamsburg experience back to classroom (eagleobserver.com)
Smithfield
- Joint committee to oversee finances for new Westside constru... (smithfieldtimes.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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