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š± What makes downtown Abingdon one of Virginiaās standout smallātown centers?
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. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- What makes downtown Abingdon one of Virginiaās standout smallātown centers?
- Why this roadāweary journalist always stops to eat in Abingdon.
- Why Abingdon tops Virginiaās list for slow, scenic weekend escapes
Also on today's calendar: Costume Mask Making and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why can't dogs make MRI's? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 45 degrees.
- Saturday: Turning sunny and cooler, temps: high: 51, low: 36.
- Sunday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 37 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. 11 Best Downtowns In Virginia (worldatlas.com) ā Downtown Abingdon is highlighted as one of the stateās best small-town centers, with Main Street anchored by the historic Martha Washington Inn & Spa and Barter Theatre, plus local favorites like The Tavern, Rain, and Summers. The piece also notes that the Virginia Creeper Trailās AbingdonātoāDamascus stretch remains open despite storm damage farther out, keeping a major outdoor draw accessible for residents and visitors. 
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2. This must be the place: āCrossed the deserts bare, I've breathed the mountain air, of travel I've had my share' - (smokymountainnews.com) ā A traveling journalist describes the long drive back to Waynesville that reliably includes a stop at Puerto Nuevo, a favorite roadside Mexican restaurant in Abingdon praised for its salsa bar and friendly staff. The reflective column weaves that Abingdon pause into a broader meditation on life on the road, national stresses, and the value of local journalism and shared humanity. Ā Ā Ā
3. Five Virginia small towns that reward slow travelers more than the big cities (augustafreepress.com) ā Abingdon is highlighted as one of Virginiaās best small towns for slow, unhurried weekends, thanks to the Barter Theatre and the Virginia Creeper Trail. The piece encourages visitors to linger in town, enjoy local food, walkable streets, and nearby outdoor adventures, putting Abingdon alongside Lexington, Floyd, Cape Charles, and Chincoteague. Ā Ā Ā
4. Meta Platforms Drug Sale Criminal Case Halted by DOJ Leaders (1) (bloomberglaw.com) ā Federal prosecutors based in Abingdon have seen their long-running criminal investigation into Metaās alleged role in illegal drug sales halted by top Justice Department leaders in Washington. The case, led by veteran Abingdon assistant U.S. attorney Randy Ramseyer, may now be resolved through a civil deal or nonāprosecution agreement, reflecting broader Trump administration moves to soften inherited corporate probes. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Abingdon
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Upcoming Events in
Abingdon
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ā Featured events ā
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Easy Expressive Wet Felted Hankies & Handcloths ā
Art Lab, Abingdon
1:00 pm
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
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Costume Mask Making ā
Art Labās 3D Lab, Abingdon
1:00 pm -
Haunted Abingdon ā
Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon
3:00 pm -
Music and Movement ā
Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon
1:30 pm -
IBN Coffee Connection ā Abingdon VA ā
Wolf Hills Coffee, 112 Court Street Northeast, Abingdon
9:00 am -
IBN - Coffee Abingdon ā
Wolf Hills Coffee, Abingdon
9:00 am -
Senior Networking ā
English Meados, Abingdon
10:00 am -
Abingdon Storytime ā
Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon
10:30 am -
2026 Southwest Virginia Small Business Symposium: Access to Capital ā
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, 1 Partnership Circle, Abingdon
8:30 am -
IBN Biz Lunch - Abingdon, VA ā
Moon Dog, 1099 Ole Berry Drive, Abingdon
12:00 pm -
Needle Felting - 3D Black Cats and Bobcats ā
Art Lab, Abingdon
5:00 pm
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Monday October 19
Tuesday October 20
Wednesday October 21
Thursday October 22
š£ Abingdon Shout Outs!
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š Events Nearby
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Fright Night 5K Run/Walk ā
Emory VA
Saturday October 17
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- SBH Health System posted a job opening for Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 02354 in Abingdon. Apply here.
- Food City Supermarket posted a job opening for Designated Assistant Manager in Abingdon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Abingdon here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why can't dogs make MRI's?" ā Because catscan! (Thank you Bob F. for sending it in!)
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