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Hi Goochland! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Who is shaping Goochland’s next wave of economic growth?
  • How Goochland prosecutors are tackling a $1.1 million prison drug scheme

Also on today's calendar: December 7LV Wine Dinner: Frost & Vine and 5 more events.

Find out what's happening in Goochlandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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


Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Goochlandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 46 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 55, low: 30.
  • Thursday: Showers around in the p.m., with a high of 54 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Agenda: Local government briefs for 12.15.25 (richmondbizsense.com) — Goochland County has hired veteran local-government leader Nora Amos as its new economic development director, with her first day set for Jan. 2. She brings more than 20 years of experience, including serving as Ashland’s planning and community development director, and steps in as Sara Worley moves up to deputy county administrator for community and economic development.
   

• $1.1M drug smuggling plot: 3 more charged in Virginia (fox5dc.com) — Goochland residents should know that the county’s Commonwealth’s Attorney is helping prosecute a major $1.1 million drug-smuggling case tied to the Virginia Correctional Center for Women. Three additional people now face conspiracy and narcotics charges as the statewide investigation expands, and corrections officials are urging anyone with information about prison contraband to contact them.
   


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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday December 16
  • Varina Stitchers
    Varina Area Library , VA Conference Room , Tuckahoe
    10:00 am
  • Microsoft Excel
    Libbie Mill Area Library , LM Digital Media Lab , Tuckahoe
    2:00 pm
  • Jane Austen 250th Birthday Celebration
    Gayton Branch Library , GA Meeting Room , Tuckahoe
    3:00 pm
  • DIY Gingerbread Houses
    Tuckahoe Area Library , TU Meeting Room , Tuckahoe
    3:00 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 Goochland. Apply here.
  • Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Glen Allen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Goochland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Short Pump

  • Richmond rabbi's family friend killed in Bondi Beach attack: 'It hits close to home' (wtvr.com)
  • Best & Worst Super Stars (richmondmagazine.com)

Tuckahoe

  • Thinking About Jefferson and the American Contradiction (lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com)
  • Henrico Christmas Mother program brings 'a lot of hope and comfort during the holidays' • Henrico supervisors to weigh broader regulations on shops selling vapes, smoking products (henricocitizen.com)

Richmond


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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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