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🌱 Authorities probe deadly shooting discovered after crash on East Gretna Road
Gretna, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Gretna! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Authorities probe deadly shooting discovered after crash on East Gretna Road
- How Amthor’s big Gretna expansion could change local job opportunities
Also on today's calendar: July 4th Weekend At National Harbor and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the bird say when he flew over Walmart? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 98 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very hot, temps: high: 100, low: 72.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 101 and low of 72 degrees.
• Update: Victims Identified in Pittsylvania County Shooting (wakg.com) — Two residents of a home on East Gretna Road in Gretna have been identified after first responders discovered them dead from apparent gunshot wounds while checking a crash scene involving a vehicle that hit their residence. The Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office says autopsies are pending and the death investigation remains active, with few details yet released.
• Danville Field Notes: Amthor International expands in Gretna (cardinalnews.org) — Amthor International has opened a major 33,000-square-foot expansion in Gretna’s industrial park, bringing 50 to 75 new jobs and actively hiring for skilled and professional positions. Local leaders say the investment underscores confidence in Gretna and Pittsylvania County, while regional organizers are already recruiting volunteers and vendors for Danville’s 2027 Festival in the Park and seeking input on a Hurt water infrastructure grant.
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July 4th Weekend At National Harbor →
National Harbor, National Harbor
12:00 pm
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Friends of the Staunton River Memorial Library Meeting @ SRML →
Staunton River Memorial Library, 500 Washington St, Altavista
5:30 pm -
Altavista July 4th Celebration →
English Park, 206 Pittsylvania Ave, Altavista
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Justified Quartet →
New Bethel United Methodist, 7061 Dews Rd, Hurt
11:00 am -
School Bus Driver Training
Gretna Elementary 1001 Tight Squeeze Rd, Chatham, VA 24531, USA
8:00 am -
Tot Time: Summer Session I @ SRML →
Staunton River Memorial Library, 500 Washington St, Altavista
10:00 am -
School Bus Driver Training
Gretna Elementary 1001 Tight Squeeze Rd, Chatham, VA 24531, USA
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Babygarten: Summer Session I @ SRML →
Staunton River Memorial Library, 500 Washington St, Altavista
10:00 am -
School Bus Driver Training
Gretna Elementary 1001 Tight Squeeze Rd, Chatham, VA 24531, USA
8:00 am -
Purcellville Wine and Food Festival →
Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132
2:00 pm
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Independence Day →
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July 4th Celebration →
Carrington Pavilion, 629 Craghead St, Danville
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Johnathan Bond →
Owen Farm Loft, 1251 Stony Mill Rd, Danville
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School Bus Driver Training
Union Hall Elementary 1001 Tight Squeeze Rd, Chatham, VA 24531, USA
8:00 am
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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- Gretna Health & Rehabilitation Center posted a job opening for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant OTA in Gretna. Apply here.
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Chatham
- July 3-5, 2026 Lynchburg Area Family Independence Day Weekend Events (macaronikid.com)
Danville
- Weeks after train crash, wrecked trailer still sits on private Danville property (wset.com)
- Danville Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary During July 4th Weekend (ca.gov)
- LIST: Where to watch fireworks this July 4 in the ABC13 area (wset.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Cheap, cheap (Thank you maryanne L. for sending it in!)
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