🌱 How a longer runway could change travel options for Martinsville

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In today's newsletter:

• How a longer runway could change travel options for Martinsville

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Shopping Against Domestic Violence and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 48 and low of 42 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and windy, temps: high: 54, low: 25.
• Saturday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 51 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Blue Ridge Regional Airport celebrates runway expansion (theenterprise.net) — Martinsville-area travelers and businesses now benefit from a longer 6,000-foot runway at Blue Ridge Regional Airport, which serves the city along with Patrick and Henry counties. Local leaders say the expansion will attract more aviation activity and strengthen the region’s role as a gateway for business and community growth.
   

📸 Around Martinsville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Martinsville

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Christmas Shopping to Raise Awareness for Domestic Violence
  Spencer Penn Center, 475 Spencer Penn Rd, Spencer
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• Christmas Shopping Against Domestic Violence
  Spencer Penn Center , 475 Spencer Penn Rd , Spencer
  12:00 pm
• Martinsville League Challenge \u002D December 2025
  Starling Cards & Comics , 937 Starling Ave , Martinsville
  4:00 pm
• Christmas at Compassion Axton
  Compassion Church , 6871 Irisburg Rd , Axton
  6:00 pm
• Legendz Tribute Band at Tequila’s Sports Bar
  Tequilas Sports Bar and Grill , 1051 Spruce St , Martinsville
  8:00 pm
• Legendz Tribute Band @ Tequila's Sports Bar & Grill
  Tequilas Sports Bar and Grill , 1051 Spruce St , Martinsville
  8:00 pm
• Ugly Sweater Party W/ The Andy Burnette Trio at Scuffle Hill Brewing
  Scuffle Hill Brewing Company , 2620 Virginia Ave , Collinsville
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 31

• New Year’s Eve with Second Shift
  Tequilas Sports Bar and Grill , 1051 Spruce St , Martinsville
  9:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Ugly sweater contest with Christmas Themed Trivia!
  Come out this Thursday the 18th at 7PM! Great food, fun and Friends! The Clubhouse Grill at Forest Park Country Club 1821 Mulberry Rd Martinsville… (Nextdoor Mulberry/Druid Hills)

• Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Martinsville. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member, Petsense in Martinsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinsville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bassett

• Update: Missing Henry County Teens Found Safe (wbtmdanville.com)
• Fire crews battled window seal fire; no injuries reported (wset.com)
• Virginia Police Trooper Steven Ball Remembered For Lifetime Of Quiet Service To Others (dailyvoice.com)

Rocky Mount

• Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You'll Ever Need. Week of 12/17 to 12/24. (roanokerambler.com)

Danville

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-- The Patch AM Team

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