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🌱 Which Powhatan backroads are shining brightest in Tacky Lights season?

Spotted on the Powhatan calendar: Pines & Pints - Wreath Decorating Event at Crazy Rooster Brewing Co.

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  • Which Powhatan backroads are shining brightest in Tacky Lights season?

Also on today's calendar: The Nutcracker (Cast B) and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? πŸ€” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Sunny much of the time, with a high of 42 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Friday: Cold; afternoon snow showers, temps: high: 37, low: 30.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 45 and low of 31 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ The Lights Are On! Richmond's Tacky Lights Season Has Begun (rvamag.com) β€” Powhatan backroads are part of Central Virginia’s glowing β€œTacky Lights” tradition, with homes lit up now through New Year’s Eve for evening drive-by tours. A long list of standout displays across the Richmond region invites families to cruise, stroll, and compare decorations while soaking in the over-the-top holiday spirit.
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  • Well the snow has influenced the BIRDS return.
    My three feeders are packed with birds waiting their turn. So glad they are back. I really missed them. (Nextdoor Anderson Hwy Business Park)
  • Small white dog, intact male, looks a little bit like a Maltese but is definitely a mutt, young but not a puppy, very friendly but has either been missing for a while or severely neglectedβ€”-showed up at my home off cook rd the day prior to
    Thanksgiving. Thought I’d post here since animal control has not received any inquiries for a missing dog meeting this description and my other posts… (Nextdoor Ballsville)
  • Powhatan County Public Schools posted a job opening for Potential Secondary Teacher in Powhatan. Apply here.
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Cosmetics Cashier in Powhatan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Powhatan here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

Goochland

  • Woman with over 20 years of local government experience named new director of economic development for Goochland County (wric.com)
  • Richmond District: Drivers are advised to plan for extra time if travel is necessary (virginia.gov)
  • Tom Perriello jumps into race for his former 5th District House seat (newsadvance.com)

Cumberland

  • Cumberland Farms Kicks Off '12 Days of Cumby's' Giveaway (cstoredecisions.com)
  • Rail girls topple Beavers; girls host Unity Thursday (gazettextra.com)
  • Cumberland Partners Ltd Has $61.56 Million Stake in NVIDIA Corporation $NVDA (marketbeat.com)

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