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🌱 How Luray’s all-time scoring leader earned his shot at Division I

Cheers Luray! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Luray’s all-time scoring leader earned his shot at Division I
  • Why travel far when Luray Caverns is called “otherworldly” magic?

Also on today's calendar: Bluegrass Concert - LIVE and 1 more event.

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Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, showers around; warm, temps: high: 80, low: 57.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Owens inks commitment to JMU (pagevalleynews.com) — Luray basketball standout Matthew Owens has officially signed to play Division I hoops at James Madison University, capping a record-breaking career at Luray High School. Surrounded by family, coaches, and classmates at a March 9 signing ceremony, the all-time Bulldogs scoring leader reflected on his faith, work ethic, and state-title season as he prepares to join the Dukes this fall.
   

• 9 Magical Virginia Spots That Will Make You Believe In Fairytales (familydestinationsguide.com) — One of the most magical spots highlighted is right in Luray, with Luray Caverns praised for its towering formations, mirror-like pools, and the famous Great Stalacpipe Organ at 101 Cave Hill Road. The piece also showcases other fairytale-like Virginia destinations, from Skyline Drive and Smith Mountain Lake to Colonial Williamsburg and Chincoteague, inviting locals to explore scenic getaways across the state.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There is road construction on US-340 reported at...
    There is road construction on US-340 reported at 2:02 PM. (Nextdoor )
  • There is road construction on US-340 reported at...
    There is road construction on US-340 reported at 1:04 PM. (Nextdoor )
  • TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for retail sales in Luray. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Luray. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Luray here.

🗞 Nearby News

Shenandoah

  • Shenandoah's proposed FY27 budget shows no rate increases, 40% decrease in real estate tax (pagevalleynews.com)
  • Shenandoah Museum talks ‘Butterflies around Town' on April 18 (pagevalleynews.com)
  • Tidewater Current bus service marks first east-west transit option (wric.com)

Washington

  • As gas spikes to an average $4 a gallon, Hegseth says Iran ground war still an option • Virginia Mercury (virginiamercury.com)
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield names new president and CEO (thedailyrecord.com)

Ok Luray! 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 all the fans leave. (Thank you Shirley J. F. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Luray

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Luray

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.