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Abingdon, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Abingdon! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What the 2027 full reopening means for Virginia Creeper Trail users.
Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a country with pink cars? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Not as warm; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 68.
- Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• US Forest Service announces reopening date for Virginia Creeper Trail (wjhl.com) — If you love using the Virginia Creeper Trail from Abingdon, your local section is already open, but the hurricane-damaged stretch toward White Mountain won’t fully reopen until March 31, 2027. The Forest Service says the delay lets repairs settle safely over winter. A major federal contract is funding the rebuild of the 17-mile destroyed portion near Damascus. 
📸 Around Abingdon
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Purcellville Wine and Food Festival →
Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132,
2:00 pm
Saturday July 18
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Other local events
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Photo Transfers
William King Museum of Art Art Lab – William King, 415 Academy Dr NW, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
1:00 pm -
Abingdon InSpire →
Jubilee House Retreat Center, 822 E Main St, Abingdon
6:30 pm -
The Savannah Sipping Society →
Barter Theatre, 127 W Main St, Abingdon
2:00 pm -
Public Unveiling: Unleashing the Wolf
William King Museum of Art Abingdon, VA 24210
1:00 pm -
SADC Performance - an Unleashing the Wolf event
William King Museum of Art Abingdon, VA 24210
11:00 am -
$5 Workshop: Bandana Printing
William King Museum of Art Abingdon, VA 24210
1:00 pm -
The Savannah Sipping Society →
Barter Theatre, 127 W Main St, Abingdon
3:00 pm -
Abingdon InSpire →
Jubilee House Retreat Center, 822 E Main St, Abingdon
6:30 pm
Saturday July 18
Monday July 20
Wednesday July 22
Friday July 24
Saturday July 25
Sunday July 26
Sunday August 2
Monday August 3
📣 Abingdon Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Photo Transfers
William King Museum of Art Art Lab – William King, 415 Academy Dr NW, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
1:00 pm -
Crochet Club - Bristol Public Library →
Bristol, VA Calendar, 701 Goode Street, Bristol
5:30 pm -
IBN – Coffee Abingdon →
Wolf Hills Coffee, 112 Court St NE, Abingdon
9:00 am -
Bristol Emergency Food Pantry →
Bristol Emergency Food Pantry, 21 Washington St, Bristol
10:00 am
Saturday July 18
Monday July 20
Tuesday July 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is an emergency vehicle on Exit 57B: I-26 W...
There is an emergency vehicle on Exit 57B: I-26 W / US-23 N / Kingsport reported at 12:08 PM. "Roadside assistance in progress" (Nextdoor ) - There is an emergency vehicle on John B Dennis Hwy...
There is an emergency vehicle on John B Dennis Hwy reported at 4:26 PM. "Fire vehicle on scene" (Nextdoor )
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Abingdon, Virginia in Abingdon. Apply here.
- PRWT Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial/Facilities Attendant Bristol & Abingdon in Abingdon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Abingdon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Damascus
- What Is Possible for God (bristownews.com)
Bristol
- Bristol Rhythm FC soccer team starting to realize they can win it all (wjhl.com)
- Bristol, Virginia restaurants feeling impact of foam packaging ban (wjhl.com)
- Hard Rock Bristol Review: Slots, Dining, Shows & Visitor Guide (theroanokestar.com)
Lebanon
- Southwest Virginia schools lose on-campus health clinics as funding cuts suspend program (wcyb.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A pink carnation (Thank you Janet M. for sending it in!)
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