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Coffee in hand, Poquoson? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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  • Poquoson’s police chief just gained a key statewide public safety role

Also on today's calendar: Cozy Crochet Club at Poquoson Public Library (Poquoson) and 2 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:

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

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and chilly, with a high of 43 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Friday: An afternoon shower; cold, temps: high: 41, low: 35.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 49 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Business Notes: Swim school opens in Virginia Beach; OBX honors businesses (pilotonline.com) — Poquoson residents may be interested to know that Police Chief Stephen Keatts, a Poquoson resident, has been appointed to Virginia’s Criminal Justice Services Board, giving the city a voice in statewide public safety decisions. The broader piece also highlights new business openings, major corporate moves, and regional honors across Hampton Roads and the Outer Banks.
   

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    Cooking turkey and fruit cake and yams and potatoes. But beware of the Grease Grinch! He'll clog in a blink! He'll gunk up your pipes! He'll stink up… (Nextdoor )
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Hampton

  • Hampton City Council approves polling site at Hampton University (wtkr.com)
  • RW Towne Mortgage collect bicycles, toys for Hampton Roads children (wavy.com)
  • Yorktown summit aims at addressing key affordability issues in Hampton Roads (13newsnow.com)

Newport News

  • Newport News Public Schools robotics teams excel at regional qualifier (nn.k12.va.us)

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