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🌱 Town of Boykins Christmas Parade and 10 more events

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

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A bit of snow and rain, with a high of 41 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and cold, temps: high: 38, low: 24.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 50 and low of 28 degrees.


📸 Around Emporia

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Did you know Crater Health District has an Overdose Prevention Program (CHDOPP)?
    CHDOPP is here to support individuals and empower communities through education, care navigation, and resource connection. Please reach out to Elle… (Nextdoor )
  • Aimbridge Hospitality posted a job opening for Hampton Inn Emporia - Housekeeper in Emporia. Apply here.
  • EMCOR Group posted a job opening for PPM Helper (SKIPPERS) 8.2 in Emporia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Emporia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Franklin

  • Roanoke community donates hundreds of bikes to local children for Christmas (wdbj7.com)

Petersburg

  • Petersburg boys win opener; Southern, Keyser lose (cnhi.com)
  • Petersburg restaurant temporarily closed after kitchen propane explosion injures 2 employees (wtvr.com)
  • Crime data for Tri-Cities show mixed results from 2024 to 2025 (wric.com)

Ok Emporia! 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 didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Emporia

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Emporia

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.