Cirucs coming to Whitehall

For the first time since 2013, the circus is coming to Whitehall.

The Culpepper and Merriweather Circus will be in town Friday, June 28 with performances scheduled for 5 and 7:30 p.m. The tent will be located behind the rodeo grounds.

The 90-minute show will feature classic and unique circus acts including trapeze, unicycles, contortion, sword balancing, clowns, performing animals and a concession. The circus treats for sale will include popcorn, cotton candy, peanuts, Coke products, nachos, hotdogs and snow cones.

Whitehall Chamber of Commerce President Melissa Jenkins said this should be...