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🌱 South Boston remembers standout college football star William Davis
South Boston, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min readMorning South Boston! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- South Boston remembers standout college football star William Davis
Also on today's calendar: God Given Health Hacks and the Gut and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Honeydew Melons have to get married in church? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 94 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 93, low: 66.
- Wednesday: An afternoon t-storm; hot, with a high of 95 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Former HBCU Standout William Davis Passes Away at 22 (nfldraftdiamonds.com) — South Boston residents are mourning William Davis, a hometown native and former Virginia Union football standout who has died at just 22. The article reflects on his rise from South Boston to starring in HBCU football, his academic achievements, and the widespread grief across college programs that followed his reported death by apparent suicide. 
📸 Around South Boston
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Upcoming Events in
South Boston
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★ Featured events ★
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God Given Health Hacks and the Gut →
The Berry Hill Resort & Conference Center, 3105 River Rd, South Boston
10:00 am
Saturday May 23
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Other local events
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May Business After Hours - Oak River Realty and South Boston Speedway →
South Boston Speedway, 1188 James D Hagood Hwy, South Boston
5:30 pm -
Line Dancing Classes @ Factory Street Brewing →
Factory Street Brewing Company, 210 Factory St, South Boston
7:00 pm -
Stories + Wonder →
Gardiner Grove, 531 Berry Hill Rd, South Boston
11:00 am -
Victor Haskins ImproviStory →
The Prizery, 700 Bruce St, South Boston
7:00 pm -
Victor Haskins & Improvistory →
The Prizery, 700 Bruce St, South Boston
7:00 pm -
South Boston Prayer Lunch →
Roma Seafood Restaurant, 3403 Old Halifax Rd, South Boston
12:30 pm -
The South Boston Tea Party →
The Prizery, 700 Bruce St, South Boston
5:30 pm
Thursday May 21
Tuesday May 26
Friday June 5
Tuesday June 9
Friday June 12
📣 South Boston Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Board of Supervisors Finance Committee Meeting →
Halifax County, VA Calendar, Halifax County Administration Building 1050 Mary Bethune Streeet, Halifax
10:00 am -
Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission Joint Meeting →
Halifax County, VA Calendar, 1050 Mary Bethune Street P.O. Box 699, Halifax
6:30 pm -
Board of Supervisors Public Hearing - Tax Rates →
Halifax County, VA Calendar, 1050 Mary Bethune Street P.O. Box 699, Halifax
7:30 pm -
Board of Supervisors Public Hearing - FY27 Budget →
Halifax County, VA Calendar, 1050 Mary Bethune Street P.O. Box 699, Halifax
8:00 pm -
Airport Advisory Committee Meeting →
Halifax County, VA Calendar Halifax, VA 24558
7:00 pm
Tuesday May 19
Thursday May 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Customer Service Leader in South Boston. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in South Boston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Boston here.
🗞 Nearby News
Danville
- Danville VA receives funding for infrastructure improvements (news-gazette.com)
- Event Recap: Sellers, Pembelton Spar, Split May 16 Late Model Twinbill at South Boston Speedway (speedwaydigest.com)
Ok South Boston! 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: Because they cant elope!! (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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