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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Martinsville-raised star links our town to the Padres?
  • What could Garrett Smithley’s 2026 Martinsville run look like?

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Shopping to Raise Awareness for Domestic Violence and 3 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high of 41 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Friday: Snow and flurries in the a.m., temps: high: 40, low: 26.
  • Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 47 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• MLB: The San Diego Padres have several ties to the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia (augustafreepress.com) — Baseball fans may enjoy knowing that Hall of Famer Lou Whitaker, who grew up in Martinsville, is among several Virginians tied to the San Diego Padres’ history. A new feature traces those connections, from Whitaker and other Virginia-born players to coaches and managers with roots across the Shenandoah Valley and the wider commonwealth.
   

• Garrett Smithley Returns to SS-Greenlight Racing as the Primary Driver of the #0 Chevrolet (speedwaydigest.com) — Martinsville race fans will see a familiar name on entry lists again, as Garrett Smithley returns to SS-Greenlight Racing’s #0 Chevrolet after a 2025 season that included a 15th-place finish at Martinsville Speedway. The team and its BRK Racing partners say they’re stepping up resources, including leased ECR engines, aiming for stronger runs in 2026’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Members and general public alike, tell your friends and family to head to "The Park" Thursday evening for a night to remember!
    Come on MHC we want to hear you sing your hearts out! See y'all Thursday at 7PM! The Clubhouse Grill at Forest Park Country Club 1821 Mulberry Rd… (Nextdoor Mulberry/Druid Hills)
  • Missing package supposed to be delivered to 717 orchard st but says delivered
    It’s a new showerhead, nothing fancy Our hose broke and its warranty If it comes to you- I will come get it please and thank you! I’ve stopped two… (Nextdoor Mulberry/Druid Hills)
  • Henry County Public Schools posted a job opening for Special Education Lead (Grades 5-8) in Martinsville. Apply here.
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales - Part Time in Martinsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinsville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bassett

  • Bo Bassett: Real American Freestyle blew expectations out of the water (yardbarker.com)

Rocky Mount

  • Cornerstone Building Brands Expands Rocky Mount, Virginia, Production Operations (areadevelopment.com)
  • Dead vultures in Rocky Mount mark 14th bird flu case in Virginia since July (wdbj7.com)
  • Bobcat to play volleyball at Ferrum (montcova.com)

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