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🌱 Trial for 8-year-old's death delayed again in Hopewell
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In today's newsletter:
- Trial for 8-year-old's death delayed again in Hopewell
Also on today's calendar: Just Fine - Mary J. Blige Tribute Band and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did Noah tell his sons about fishing off the ark? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Cooler; a few morning showers, with a high of 54 and low of 49 degrees.
- Wednesday: Cool with rain, temps: high: 58, low: 52.
- Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Trial for the death of 8-year-old in Hopewell rescheduled to next year after key witness skips court (wric.com) — The trial for Jamari Taylor, accused of killing 8-year-old P'Aris Moore in Hopewell, has been rescheduled to February 2026 after a key witness failed to appear. P'Aris's family expresses frustration over the delays in seeking justice. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Just Fine - Mary J Blige Tribute Band
Beacon Theatre, 401 N Main St, Hopewell
7:30 pm
Saturday November 1
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Other local events
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Keep Hopewell Beautiful Meeting
Hopewell, VA Calendar , Appomattox Regional Library - Hopewell Branch 209 E. Cawson St. , Hopewell
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City Council Meeting
Hopewell, VA Calendar , City Council Chambers 300 N. Main St. , Hopewell
7:30 pm -
Halloween Trunk or Treat
Hopewell, VA Calendar , City Parking Lot across from Hopewell Library 209 E. Cawson St. , Hopewell
5:00 pm -
Just Fine - Mary J. Blige Tribute Band
Beacon Theatre , 401 N Main St , Hopewell
7:30 pm -
Economic Development Authority Meeting
Hopewell, VA Calendar , Sally Port Conference Room 300 N. Main St. , Hopewell
5:00 pm -
Architectural Review Board Meeting
Hopewell, VA Calendar , Sally Port Conference Room 300 N. Main St. Ground Floor , Hopewell
3:30 pm -
Planning Commission/Wetlands Board Meeting
Hopewell, VA Calendar , City Council Chambers 300 N. Main St. , Hopewell
6:00 pm
Tuesday October 28
Friday October 31
Saturday November 1
Monday November 3
Wednesday November 5
Thursday November 6
🗓 Events Nearby
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Trick-Or-Treat Dance Party
Ettrick Park , 20400 Laurel Rd , Petersburg
1:00 pm -
Football: JV vs. Petersburg (Home)
Thomas Dale High School
6:00 pm -
Board of Supervisors Fall Advance
Dinwiddie County Government Complex , 14010 Boydton Plank Road , Dinwiddie
9:00 am -
Poe's Richmond: Presented by the Poe Museum
Ettrick Park , 20400 Laurel Rd , Petersburg
11:00 am
Tuesday October 28
Wednesday October 29
Thursday October 30
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- City of Hopewell Virginia posted a job opening for Part Time Public Works Maintenance Specialist (Grounds) in Hopewell. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Colonial Heights- Petersburg High School Class of 1975 celebrates at 50th golden reunion (progress-index.com)
- Football Game Preview: Meadowbrook Monarchs vs. Colonial Heights Colonials + Official Tickets (maxpreps.com)
- Petersburg High School's 'First Class' wears 70s attire for 50th reunion. See photos (progress-index.com)
- Sponsored Content: Inspiring Mini-Documentary Spotlighting the RBC Dealer Institute (richmondbizsense.com)
- Spanberger and Sears engage with voters in Hampton Roads ahead of election night (wric.com)
- LSU has now fired offensive coordinator Joe Sloan (lsureveille.com)
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