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🌱 How a state marijuana fight and a local scam could hit you

Coffee in hand, Prince George? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a state marijuana fight and a local scam could hit you

Also on today's calendar: Sips & Scams: Uncorking the Truth About Fraud and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 92, low: 64.
  • Sunday: Showers; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 73 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Virginia's marijuana market bill faces tricky vote next week. How come? (newsleader.com) — Virginia lawmakers are bracing for a tough April 22 vote on Governor Spanberger’s proposed rewrite of the retail marijuana market bill, which could delay sales and limit stores if approved. The story also flags a separate Prince George County warning about a building permit payment scam targeting local residents, urging extra caution around unexpected fee requests.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday April 17
  • Spring Musical
    Elizabeth Davis Middle Chester, VA 23836
    7:00 pm
  • Smooth & Cuzzo's Comedy JAM
    Cindy Creations & More LLC , 127 Boulevard , Colonial Heights
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday April 18
  • District 12 - Pearisburg 1338
    Loyal Order of Moose - Virginia Association , 7212 Boydton and Petersburg Plank Rd , Petersburg
  • Shenandoah Valley MLC - Stephens City 2483
    Loyal Order of Moose - Virginia Association , 7212 Boydton and Petersburg Plank Rd , Petersburg

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If you see him please contact me (Kenyata Beasley (804)490-5919)… his name is Osiris..
    been missing since 1pm today…not an aggressive dog…from the Birchett Estates neighborhood across from the Food Lion on 156 (Nextdoor Birchett Estate)
  • As a community, let's try to support our local businesses and entrepreneurs.
    That being said, please help everybody in the community by recommending plumbers, electricians, handymen, carpet cleaners, gardeners, roofers,… (Nextdoor Sandy Ridge Rd)
  • City of Hopewell Virginia posted a job opening for Police Officer (Entry Level) in Hopewell. Apply here.
  • Airgas, Inc. posted a job opening for Maintenance Technician (Night) in Hopewell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Prince George here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hopewell

  • Hopewell chemical plant agrees to $2 million settlement over repeated air pollution violations (wric.com)
  • From car wash run to $1M winner in minutes (shorenewsnetwork.com)
  • This California chardonnay tastes like a buttery, fresh-baked croissant (inquirer.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Prince George

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

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Prince George

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