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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! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Abingdonās biggest egg producer is modernizing with solar and tech
- Planning a 2026 getaway? See why Abingdon leads this road-trip list
- How Abingdon shoppers can turn groceries into cash for local schools
Also on today's calendar: Key Ceremony for Army SPC Christopher Brooks and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
- Friday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, temps: high: 80, low: 65.
- Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Green Valley Poultry Farm industry tour highlights Virginia egg innovations (poultrytimes.com) ā Green Valley Poultry Farm, based across five locations in Abingdon, has unveiled upgraded, high-tech egg production facilities that now include modern hen housing and on-site solar power. During a recent tour with Rep. Morgan Griffith and industry leaders, the company highlighted how its million-plus hens and massive annual output support local jobs and Virginiaās broader food economy. 
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2. 11 Virginia Small-Town Road Trips With Main Streets Worth Wandering In 2026 (myfamilytravels.com) ā Abingdon tops this list of Virginia small-town road trips, highlighted for its artsy Main Street, Barter Theatre, and creative hubs like The Arts Depot. The guide also points you to local restaurants, the Virginia Creeper Trail, and historic Muster Grounds, plus 2026 events such as Liberty Fest and a historic homes tour that give residents and visitors fresh reasons to explore town. Ā Ā Ā
3. Food City delivering āSchool Bucks' to area schools (mountain-topmedia.com) ā Food Cityās School Bucks program, based out of Abingdon, is sending $800,000 in rewards to more than 1,000 schools this year and has pledged the same for 2026ā27. Abingdon shoppers can help local schools by linking their ValuCard online and earning points, with extra bonuses available during special Spirit Weeks through next April. Ā Ā Ā
4. Former Red Cross volunteers recall 9/11 attacks (wjhl.com) ā Two Abingdon-based former Red Cross volunteers are sharing how they used psychological first aid to support New Yorkers after the 9/11 attacks, and what they learned about trauma and resilience. Their reflections emphasize the difference between disaster mental health and traditional therapy, and urge Americans to remember how people once came together in crisis as a model for future challenges. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Abingdon
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Movies for Grown-Ups ā
Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon
2:00 pm
Friday September 11
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Other local events
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Kirk Edward Nairn Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament 2026 ā
Glenrochie Country Club, 200 Clubhouse Drive, Abingdon -
Adobe Illustrator Intro ā
Art Lab ā William King, 415 Academy Dr NW, Abingdon
10:00 am -
Adobe Photoshop Intro ā
Art Lab ā William King, 415 Academy Dr NW, Abingdon
2:00 pm -
Jake Dwyer (duo) ā
Abingdon VA
8:00 pm -
Music and Movement ā
Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon
10:30 am -
IBN Coffee Connection ā Abingdon VA ā
Wolf Hills Coffee, 112 Court Street Northeast, Abingdon -
IBN - Coffee Abingdon ā
Abingdon
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Senior Networking ā
Abingdon
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Abingdon Storytime ā
Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon
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IBN Biz Lunch - Abingdon, VA ā
Moon Dog, 1099 Ole Berry Drive, Abingdon -
Key Ceremony for Army SPC Christopher Brooks ā
19439 Snaffle Bit Lane Bristol, Virginia 24202
9:00 am
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Saturday September 19
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Ace Hardware posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk (Bagger) in Abingdon. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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