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🌱 Randolph-Henry Statesmen vs Central Senior High Of Lunenburg Chargers and 9 more events

And on the Drakes Branch Patch calendar - Little Ones Storytime @ Main Library in CCH

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Good morning Drakes Branch! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Little Ones Storytime @ Main Library in CCH at Charlotte County Library
  • Randolph-Henry Statesmen vs Central Senior High Of Lunenburg Chargers

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Heavy afternoon t-storms; hot, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 84, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.

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Farmville

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  • Senator Kaine discusses workforce development ideas with Halifax County leaders (wfxrtv.com)
  • Lady Lions open home season against Central (yourgv.com)

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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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