🌱 Why did a South Hill resident travel hours for this historic vote?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why did a South Hill resident travel hours for this historic vote?

Also on today's calendar: Nicholas Vernon.

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

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 56 and low of 52 degrees.
• Friday: A stray morning shower; windy, temps: high: 63, low: 27.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 50 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• After Decades of Fighting, Congress Recognizes the Lumbee (theassemblync.com) — A South Hill resident drove three hours to Pembroke, North Carolina to celebrate Congress granting full federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe. The long‑awaited decision opens access to health care, education funding, and other services, and highlights how deeply Lumbee families from South Hill and beyond feel connected to their tribal identity and future opportunities.
   

📸 Around South Hill

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Hill

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Jim DiBattista
  Kahill's Restaurant and pub, 1791 N Mecklenburg Ave, South Hill
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• Nicholas Vernon
  The Backyard Brews & Bites , 1391 W Danville St , South Hill
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 19

• Weekly Grocery Giveaway
  425 Furr St , South Hill
  1:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Wine + Dine w/Sticky Rice
  Rosemont Vineyards & Winery , 1050 Blackridge Rd , La Crosse
  12:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Close Half Day - Christmas Eve
  Mecklenburg County, VA Calendar Boydton, VA 23917

Thursday December 25

• Close Date - Christmas Day
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Friday December 26

• Close date - Day after Christmas
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Cracker Barrel posted a job opening for Dishwasher in South Hill. Apply here.
• Home Depot posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in South Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Hill here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lawrenceville

• Seven libraries launch MessageBee from Unique in Q4 '25 (librarytechnology.org)

Lunenburg

• Livability: County in the middle of AARP results (kenbridgevictoriadispatch.com)
• Deputies take part in Cops for Kids (kenbridgevictoriadispatch.com)

Ok South Hill! 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: I don’t know. I haven’t heard the last report.
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