🌱 What’s next for Cumberland County after its administrator heads to King William?

What's up Cumberland! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What’s next for Cumberland County after its administrator heads to King William?
• How soon will supportive housing reach Cumberland County neighborhoods?

Also on today's calendar: Open Mic Night and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 47 and low of 31 degrees.
• Wednesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 54, low: 29.
• Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 52 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• King William hires new county administrator after search (pilotonline.com) — Cumberland County’s current administrator, Derek Stamey, is leaving to become King William County’s new administrator after a nationwide search, following recognition for his financial and planning work here. His tenure saw Cumberland’s fund balance grow from $8 million to over $12 million and earn multiple statewide awards, making his departure a significant leadership change for local government and services.
   

• Organization to provide housing (farmvilleherald.com) — Residents in Cumberland County could soon see new supportive housing options as Kiana’s Serenity House expands beyond its first homes in Prince Edward. The program offers fully furnished shared housing, coaching, and connections to community resources for people rebuilding their lives. Founder Kiana White is actively seeking donated beds, household goods, and hygiene items to help open more locations and get people off the streets.
   

📸 Around Cumberland

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cumberland

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 17

• All Ages Storytime
  Cumberland County Public Library, 1539 Anderson Hwy, Cumberland
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• Open Mic Night
  Spruceberry Farm , 94 Cartersville Rd , Cumberland
  5:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Cumberland County Farmers and Artisans Market
  Cumberland County, VA Calendar , LPJ Community Center (The Old Elementary School) 1874 Anderson Hwy , Cumberland
  1:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Board of Supervisor Monthly Meeting
  Cumberland County, VA Calendar , 17 Courthouse Circle , Cumberland
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• All Ages Storytime
  Cumberland County Public Library , 1539 Anderson Hwy , Cumberland
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• JV Girls Basketball vs Central (HOME)
  BCHS
  5:30 pm
• HS Boys Basketball
  Cumberland HS
  5:30 pm
• Board of Trustees Meeting
  James L Hamner Public Library , 16351 Dunn Rd , Amelia Court House
  6:00 pm
• Varsity Girls Basketball
  Prince Edward County MS
  6:00 pm
• Economic Development Authority Meeting- Re-Scheduled
  Powhatan County, VA Calendar , 3910 Old Buckingham Rd. , Powhatan
  6:00 pm
• Pines & Pints - Wreath Decorating Event at Crazy Rooster Brewing Co.
  Crazy Rooster Brewing Company , 1560 Oakbridge Dr , Powhatan
  6:30 pm
• Varsity Girls Basketball vs Central (HOME)
  BCHS
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Cumberland. Apply here.
• Virginia Staffing posted a job opening for School Custodial Cleaner in Farmville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cumberland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Farmville

• Department seeks recruits as staffing challenges grow (farmvilleherald.com)
• Delaware State defeats Longwood 81-76 (kens5.com)
• Food pantry receives Food Lion grant (farmvilleherald.com)

Goochland

• 'Merry and bright' teachers delight students as real-life Elves on the Shelf at Virginia school (wtvr.com)
• Daybreak Dec. 15: Texas ag chief Miller wants to keep the rodeos going with Mexican cattle (agri-pulse.com)
• The Agenda: Local government briefs for 12.15.25 (richmondbizsense.com)

Ok Cumberland! 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, but April May!
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