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🌱 Where to find Ashland’s six new free outdoor sculptures

Ashland, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Where to find Ashland’s six new free outdoor sculptures
  • How an Ashland Habitat home just hit a big solar milestone
  • Why an Ashland industrial park just made Virginia’s top projects list

Also on today's calendar: Rock Rewind Fest VI and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 84, low: 65.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Ashland launches 'Art in Orbit' outdoor sculpture program with 6 rotating works of public art (wtvr.com) — Ashland has just installed six new outdoor sculptures around town as part of the free, yearlong “Art in Orbit” program, giving residents and visitors fresh public art to explore. Organized by the Ashland Public Art Commission, the rotating exhibit aims to boost local foot traffic, support the economy, and offer families an easy, no-cost way to enjoy creative works close to home.
   

• Habitat for Humanity Virginia installs solar system on its 100th home (wtvr.com) — Habitat for Humanity Virginia has installed solar panels on its 100th home, right here in Ashland, cutting the homeowner’s monthly power bills and boosting long-term savings. The project, completed with volunteers and partners, is part of a statewide push to add solar to hundreds more Habitat homes, tying Ashland into a broader effort for affordable, sustainable housing.
   

• Thalhimer wins Virginia top real estate deal honors (starexponent.com) — A statewide real estate awards program has spotlighted major projects across Virginia, including Crescent Business Center Building 7 on Lakeridge Parkway in Ashland. While Thalhimer took top brokerage honors, the Ashland industrial site’s inclusion signals its growing importance in the region’s commercial landscape and ongoing investment activity near town.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Arc of Hanover Thrift Store is clearing unsold and excess goods by giving the items away for free on Saturday, from 10 am to 2 pm.
    All the free stuff you take does not go to a landfill. There are many surprises there! There are about 125 totes full of items plus furniture. … (Nextdoor Ashland Virginia)
  • golf cart repair for club cars and ezgo golf carts.
    If anyone needs repairs done in there cart let me know. please let me know thanks Kody. (Nextdoor Glen Allen)
  • Hanover County Public Schools posted a job opening for Cafeteria Monitor - Rural Point Elementary School in Ashland. Apply here.
  • Caring Transitions posted a job opening for Furniture Mover in Ashland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ashland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hanover

  • Richmond District Traffic Alert: Greenwood Church Road in Hanover County to close for pipe replacement project (virginia.gov)
  • Hanover plans local cannabis rules ahead of 2027 retail market (vpm.org)
  • Hanover Borough Council Meeting – 07/22/2026 (communitymedia.net)

Glen Allen

  • Henrico Schools to host annual 'Back-to-School Kickoff' event Aug. 15 (henricocitizen.com)

Ok Ashland! 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: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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