π± Community track reopens after public demand
Good morning King William! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. βοΈ
In today's newsletter:
- Community track reopens after public demand
Also on today's calendar: A Walk Through History and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did Noah tell his sons about fishing off the ark? π€ (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Tuesday: Breezy with rain and drizzle, with a high of 55 and low of 48 degrees.
- Wednesday: Cool with rain, temps: high: 58, low: 54.
- Thursday: Breezy; heavy morning rain, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ King William reopens high school track for public use (pilotonline.com) β The King William High School track has reopened for public use after community outcry against its closure. The reopening follows a school board meeting where public concerns were addressed, emphasizing the track's importance for community exercise and accessibility.

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Upcoming Events in
King William
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Friday October 31
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Family Storytime
West Point Branch Library, 433 12th St, West Point
10:30 am
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Other local events
Tuesday October 28
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West Point Town Council
Town Chambers at Town Hall , 802 Main Street , West Point
6:30 pm
Friday October 31
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Stay & Play
West Point Branch Library , 433 12th St , West Point
11:00 am
Saturday November 1
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A Walk Through History
Locust Grove Farm, 590 Locust Grove Lane, Walkerton, VA 23177
10:00 am
Monday November 3
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School Board Work Session - HHMS Cafetorium
King William County , 18444 King William Rd , King William
6:00 pm
Tuesday November 4
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KWC Government Office Closed - Election Day
King William County, VA Calendar , 180 Horse Landing Rd , King William
8:30 am
Wednesday November 5
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King William Cavaliers vs Colonial Heights Colonials
King William High School , 80 Cavalier Dr , King William
6:00 pm
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting
King William County, VA Calendar , 180 Horse Landing Road #4 , King William
6:30 pm
Friday November 7
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Family Storytime
West Point Branch Library , 433 12th St , West Point
10:30 am
π Events Nearby
Tuesday October 28
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Board of Supervisors Work Session
New Kent County, VA Calendar , County Administration Building 12007 Courthouse Circle , New Kent
9:00 am
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Tabletop Game Night
Upper King William Branch Library , 694-J , Sharon Rd , King William
5:00 pm
Tuesday November 4
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General and Special Election
New Kent County, VA Calendar
New Kent, VA 23124
6:00 am
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County offices closed for Election Day
New Kent County, VA Calendar
New Kent, VA 23124
8:00 am
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in King William. Apply here.
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BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Stock Clerk Part Time in Mechanicsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near King William here.
π Nearby News
New Kent
- New Kent celebrates successful senior night with shutout of Lakeland - (nkccnews.com)
- New Kent Department of Social Services advise residents of SNAP benefits delay - (nkccnews.com)
- CSX coal train derails in New Kent (richmond.com)
Mechanicsville
- 'It's hurting the little guy': Bon Secours/Humana dispute could cause 36K to lose access to doctors (wtvr.com)
- 'No Contract, No Coffee': Richmond Starbucks workers rally for fair contract (12onyourside.com)
Hanover
- Studley Stingers excel at Middle School XC State Championships (richmond.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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