🌱 How 825 new Hitachi jobs could reshape South Boston’s economy.

Hello South Boston! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How 825 new Hitachi jobs could reshape South Boston’s economy.

Also on today's calendar: July 4th Weekend At National Harbor and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you fit 10 horses in 9 stables? You cannot add any stables, you cannot put 2 horses in one stable. (Draw 9 boxes to help you figure this out) 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 100 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Mostly sunny and very hot, temps: high: 101, low: 72.
• Saturday: Sweltering heat, with a high of 103 and low of 69 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Hitachi Energy breaks ground on $457M expansion (sovanow.com) — Hitachi Energy is investing $457 million to expand its South Boston plant, nearly doubling the workforce with about 825 new advanced manufacturing jobs. Local, state, and federal leaders joined Monday’s groundbreaking, highlighting the project’s role in Halifax County’s economy and the nation’s power grid. The upgraded campus will add modern amenities for employees while boosting Southside Virginia’s manufacturing profile.
   

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📸 Around South Boston

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Boston

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★ Featured events ★

Friday July 3

• July 4th Weekend At National Harbor →
  National Harbor, National Harbor
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday July 2

• Line Dancing Classes @ Factory Street Brewing →
  Factory Street Brewing Company, 210 Factory St, South Boston
  7:00 pm

Saturday July 4

• South Boston VA July 4th Fireworks →
  Paul C. Edmunds Park, 3164 Dan River Church Rd, South Boston
  9:30 pm

Thursday July 9

• Line Dancing Classes @ Factory Street Brewing →
  Factory Street Brewing Company, 210 Factory St, South Boston
  7:00 pm

Monday July 13

• Factory Street Brewing Company - Monday 6:00-8:00 →
  Factory Street Brewing Company, 210 Factory St, South Boston
  6:00 pm

Saturday July 18

• Purcellville Wine and Food Festival →
  Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132
  2:00 pm
• Main Street Haunts - South Boston →
  Constitution Square, 100 Main St, South Boston
  8:00 pm

Sunday July 19

• Sea Glass Wreath Class →
  The Berry Hill Resort & Conference Center, 3105 River Rd, South Boston
  2:00 pm

Friday July 24

• 46th Annual Virginia Cantaloupe Festival →
  The Berry Hill Resort & Conference Center, 3105 River Rd, South Boston
  5:00 pm

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📣 South Boston Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday July 3

• Independence Day (Observed on 3rd) - County Offices Closed →
  Halifax County, VA Calendar Halifax, VA 24558

Saturday July 25

• Jelontre’s & ANiya’s Bowling Night →
  World of Sports, 2030 Bill Tuck Hwy, South Boston
  8:00 pm

Monday September 14

• FCA Girls Varsity Volleyball @ C.H. Friend →
  C.H. Friend School, 601 Marshall Ave, South Boston
  6:45 pm

Saturday September 19

• Halifax Class of 91 35th Reunion →
  The Prizery, 700 Bruce St, South Boston
  6:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
  Rocky was LOST on May 6, 2026 in South Boston, VA 24592 near Bill Tuck Hwy Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Bill Tuck)

• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in South Boston. Apply here.
• Pilot Travel Centers, LLC posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in South Boston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Boston here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Halifax

• Hitachi Energy invests $457 million in South Boston transformer plant (wfxrtv.com)
• Wayne Elliott Lenhart (sovanow.com)
• $207B Virginia Budget with Landmark Data Center Tax (mountvernongazette.com)

Clarksville

• July 4 has had a way of dodging the 100-degree mark, but maybe not this time (cardinalnews.org)
• Tired of ‘winning' (sovanow.com)

Chatham

• July 3-5, 2026 Lynchburg Area Family Independence Day Weekend Events (macaronikid.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: [T] [E] [N] [H] [O] [R] [S] [E] [S] (Thank you Lisa K. for sending it in!)
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