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🌱 Why Union Hall neighbors are seeing search teams and drones today
Union Hall, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Union Hall! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Union Hall neighbors are seeing search teams and drones today
Also on today's calendar: The Last Revel and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
- Saturday: Some rain in the p.m.; cooler, temps: high: 63, low: 56.
- Sunday: Rain, with a high of 67 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Franklin County deputies search for missing man with dementia (wfxrtv.com) — Franklin County deputies are actively searching today for 81-year-old Alden Wilcox, and residents in the Union Hall and nearby Glade Hill areas are being asked to stay alert. You may see search teams, drones, and extra emergency vehicles near Standiford Road and The Coves Amphitheater as crews check woods, shorelines, and properties. Deputies urge Union Hall residents to inspect their land and call 911 with any sightings. 
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Michael Franti →
The Coves at Smith Mountain Lake, 301 Ivy Ln, Union Hall
5:00 pm
Saturday October 10
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Columbus Day Holiday - CLOSED →
Franklin County, VA Calendar, 50 Claiborne Avenue, Rocky Mount
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The Last Revel →
The Coves at Smith Mountain Lake, 301 Ivy Ln, Union Hall
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Planning Commission Meeting →
Franklin County, VA Calendar, 1255 Franklin Street, Rocky Mount
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Veterans Benefit Services →
Franklin County, VA Calendar, 50 Claiborne Avenue, Rocky Mount
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Southlake Community Market →
11766 Old Franklin Turnpike, Union Hall
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Franklin County, VA Calendar Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Saturday October 10
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Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I really like it.
Almost secluded/in the middle of nowhere, but food is great, staff are friendly. One of our favorites in the area (Nextdoor Highland Pointe)
- Cavco Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Home Assembler in Rocky Mount. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Closing Team Members-Food Service/ Food Prep in Rocky Mount. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Union Hall here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rocky Mount
- Rocky Mount residents renew effort to address Diamond Avenue bridge concerns (wdbj7.com)
- Milton L. Craighead (cable12ynn.com)
- Barbara Ann Jones (cable12ynn.com)
Ferrum
- Ferrum College Holds Special Commencement Ceremony for Jamarion Montford Before Military Deployment (ferrum.edu)
- Never Too Far Gone: Dylan Stanley Rewrites His Story (ironbladenews.com)
Ok Union Hall! 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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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