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Chincoteague, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Chincoteague! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Thinking about Pony Swim 2026? Here’s how locals say to prepare.
  • Contractor’s broken promise to Chincoteague woman ends with jail sentence

Also on today's calendar: Communication and Leadership Development.

Today's riddle: What is always in front of you but can never be seen? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 71 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunshine; windy, cooler, temps: high: 63, low: 54.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• You Can Watch Virginia's Wild Ponies Swim During This 101-Year-Old Event (southernliving.com) — Chincoteague’s volunteer fire department is gearing up for its famed Pony Swim, the last Wednesday in July, when wild ponies cross the channel to support fire and charity funding. The article walks you through the week’s schedule, best viewing tips, lodging and boat-booking advice, and other ways to enjoy Chincoteague’s wildlife, seafood, and small-town attractions year-round.
   

• New Church Man Pleads Guilty to Oak Hall Robbery, Assaulting Officers; Onley Man Sentenced in Construction Fraud Case (shoredailynews.com) — A contractor who took money from a Chincoteague woman for an HVAC job but left the work unfinished has now been sentenced to jail time after failing to meet restitution terms. He had claimed he would turn the HVAC unit over to Chincoteague Police but never did. The same court session also handled an unrelated Oak Hall robbery and officer assault case.
   

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  • Perdue Farms posted a job opening for Production Supervisor - 1st Shift in Accomac. Apply here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kilmarnock

  • Big Crowd, Perfect Weather, Kick Off Music on the Half Shell Concert Series in Kilmarnock (middlenecknews.com)
  • Affordable Camping Adventures Await at Virginia State Parks Near the Northern Neck (middlenecknews.com)
  • Seagull Painting by Local Artist Wins Art in Transit Bus Display (middlenecknews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The future (Thank you Brenda C. for sending it in!)
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