🌱 What will King William’s new county administrator change first?
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In today's newsletter:
- What will King William’s new county administrator change first?
Also on today's calendar: Alturia Farm-Santa Dinner 2025 and 4 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 44 and low of 28 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 55, low: 29.
- Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 53 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• King William hires new county administrator after search (pilotonline.com) — King William County has hired Cumberland County administrator Derek Stamey as its new county administrator, following a nationwide search and several years of leadership turnover. Local officials highlight his financial management record as the county continues grappling with unresolved fund balance questions and delayed audits. Stamey says he’s eager to serve King William residents and guide staff under the Board’s policy direction. 
📸 Around King William
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★ Featured events ★
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Stay & Play
West Point Branch Library, 433 12th St, West Point
11:00 am
Friday December 19
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Other local events
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Alturia Farm-Santa Dinner 2025
Alturia Farm , 6101 Dabneys Mill Rd , Manquin
4:30 pm -
Tabletop Game Night
Upper King William Branch Library , 694-J Sharon Rd , King William
10:30 am -
CANCELED - VA250 Planning Committee Meeting
King William County, VA Calendar , 180 Horse Landing Road , King William
4:30 pm -
VA250 Planning Committee Meeting
180 Horse Landing Rd , King William
9:30 pm -
Stay & Play
West Point Branch Library , 433 12th St , West Point
11:00 am -
Adult Crafting – (TBA)
West Point Branch Library , 433 12th St , West Point
11:00 am
Saturday December 20
Tuesday December 23
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
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CCACA Girls JV Basketball @ King William
King William High School , 80 Cavalier Dr , King William
5:30 pm -
The Stitching Hour
Upper King William Branch Library , 694-J Sharon Rd , King William
5:00 pm -
Winter Camp
Camp Hanover , 3163 Parsleys Mill Rd , Mechanicsville
10:00 am
Thursday December 18
Thursday December 25
Sunday December 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Builders FirstSource posted a job opening for Custodian Mfg Indirect -Truss in West Point. Apply here.
- Food Lion posted a job opening for FT Assistant Manager Customer Service in West Point. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near King William here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Kent
- Officers and deputies help 125 kids shop for Christmas gifts: 'It's really fun' (wtvr.com)
Mechanicsville
- 18-year-old critically injured after shooting in Mechanicsville (wric.com)
Hanover
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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