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Abingdon, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Abingdon! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Five unforgettable outdoor adventures within easy reach of downtown Abingdon
- Abingdon golferās faith and focus are driving her college success
- How a new Dickenson County rehab center could help Abingdon residents
Also on today's calendar: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 42 degrees.
- Saturday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 72, low: 44.
- Sunday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Abingdon: 5 Southwest VA Outdoor Treasures (boomermagazine.com) ā Abingdon is highlighted as the perfect home base for exploring nearby Southwest Virginia gems like Grayson Highlands, Mount Rogers, the Great Channels, the Appalachian Trail, and the Virginia Creeper Trail section that remains open from Damascus to town. Youāll also find reminders of Main Street favorites, from the Martha Washington Inn to Barter Theatre and local dining, all within easy reach for outdoor-loving residents and visitors. 
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ā¢ Making Holes-in-One for Christ (burampage.com) ā An Abingdon native, Bluefield University junior Savannah Riley is earning attention both for her golf skills and her active Christian ministry on campus. She balances a Christian studies major, business minor, athletics, and student ministries while focusing on service, leadership, and strong academics, offering a positive example for local students considering similar paths. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Wildwood Recovery Center readies 112 beds ahead of Sept. 28 opening in Dickenson County (wcyb.com) ā Residents who now travel from Abingdon to places like Bristol or Galax for residential substance use treatment may soon have a closer option as Wildwood Recovery Center opens September 28 in Dickenson County. The 112-bed facility will offer 24-hour support, withdrawal management, counseling, and more, while creating over 50 full-time jobs to boost the local and regional economy. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Abingdon
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer ā
Barter Theatre, 127 W Main St, Abingdon
10:00 am
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
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SWVA Conference ā From Clicks to Customers: How to Build a Website that Converts ā
Southwest Virginia Cultural Center and Marketplace, 1 Heartwood Circle, Abingdon -
Sunday with Friends: Ed Morgan ā
Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon
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Table 4 Tonight: Abingdon | Dinner with New Friends small town ā
East Main Street, Abingdon
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Music and Movement ā
Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon
10:30 am -
A Very Dolly Storytime ā
Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon
4:00 pm -
WCPL at Parent Resource Fair ā
Virginia Highlands Community College, 100 VHCC Drive, Abingdon
5:00 pm -
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer ā
Barter Theatre, 127 W Main St, Abingdon
10:00 am -
Abingdon Storytime ā
Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon
10:30 am -
Book Talk ā
Hayters Gap Library, 7720 Hayters Gap Rd, Abingdon
2:30 pm -
Hayters Gap Storytime ā
Hayters Gap Library, 7720 Hayters Gap Rd, Abingdon
10:30 am -
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer ā
Barter Theatre, 127 W Main St, Abingdon
10:00 am
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We want to have our kitchen and den re-floored.
Any recommendations on vinyl installers. We are thinking of vinyl planks over our old rolled vinyl. Thanks (Nextdoor Whisperwood Estates) - We are a local landscaping business looking for customers.
We have 20+ years of experience and we offer a high quality of work with 100% customer satisfaction. Your wants matter to us. Give us a call or sendā¦ (Nextdoor Glenrochie)
- Food City Supermarket posted a job opening for Day Stocker in Abingdon. Apply here.
- Luttrell Staffing Group posted a job opening for General Helper in Abingdon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Abingdon here.
š Nearby News
Damascus
- This Tennessee Road Passes Through What Locals Call The World's Shortest Tunnel (takingthekids.com)
Bristol
- Safety top of mind ahead of āSlammedenuff' at BMS (wjhl.com)
- Symphony of the Mountains preparing to open 80th season (wjhl.com)
- Homegrown Harvest set for Sept. 25-26 (thetidewaternews.com)
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