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Abingdon, Virginia Patch AM: a 5 min readHello Abingdon! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- What Abingdon drivers need to know about next weekās I-81 work
- See which Valley Institute classmates reunited in Abingdon after 73 years
- Abingdonās Kevin Canter scores a win in busy Kingsport race night
Also on today's calendar: Abingdon InSpire and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: David's father has three sons: Snap, Crackle, and... ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 67 degrees.
- Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
- Monday: Humid with periods of rain, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Bristol District weekly traffic alert: August 3 - 9, 2026 (virginia.gov) ā Drivers around Abingdon should prepare for nighttime I-81 bridge deck repairs near Exit 19 and ongoing construction of a new roundabout at Thompson Drive and Stanley Street. VDOTās weekly Bristol District update outlines lane closures, detours, and long-term projects across Washington County and neighboring areas, urging motorists to watch for changing patterns and work zones next week. 
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ā¢ Valley Institute High School Class of 1953 reunites after more than seven decades (wcyb.com) ā Longtime Valley Institute High School classmates recently reunited in Abingdon, gathering 73 years after their 1953 graduation to swap stories and celebrate enduring friendships. The group spent the day reminiscing about school days, family milestones, and careers, and shared appreciation that even their 97-year-old former teacher is still living, though unable to attend. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Lane captures first win of season at Kingsport (johnsoncitypress.com) ā Abingdonās own Kevin Canter grabbed a feature win at Kingsport Speedway, putting his black No. 3 Ford in victory lane before mechanical trouble sidelined him in the second race. The busy Friday night card also saw Kingsportās Derek Lane earn his first Late Model win of the season, with multiple divisions producing tight battles, crashes, and repeat winners. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Abingdon
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ā Featured events ā
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The Savannah Sipping Society ā
Barter Theatre, 127 W Main St, Abingdon
3:00 pm
Sunday August 2
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Other local events
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Abingdon InSpire ā
Jubilee House Retreat Center, 822 E Main St, Abingdon
6:30 pm -
The Savannah Sipping Society ā
Barter Theatre, 127 W Main St, Abingdon
3:00 pm -
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William King Museum of Art Art Lab ā William King, 415 Academy Dr NW, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
5:30 pm -
Abingdon InSpire ā
Jubilee House Retreat Center, 822 E Main St, Abingdon
6:30 pm
Monday August 3
Wednesday August 5
Thursday August 6
Monday August 17
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š Events Nearby
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The Dirty Grass Players ā
The Russell Theatre, 112 W Main St, Lebanon
7:00 pm -
Glade Spring Storytime ā
Glade Spring Library, 305 N Glade St, Glade Spring
10:30 am -
Damascus Storytime ā
Damascus Public Library, 310 Water St, Damascus
10:30 am -
ASAC Resource Fair ā
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, One Partnership Cir, Abingdon
10:00 am -
Crochet Club - Bristol Public Library ā
Bristol, VA Calendar, 701 Goode Street, Bristol
5:30 pm -
Develop your Creative Brand in Canva Part 1
William King Museum of Art Art Lab ā William King, 415 Academy Dr NW, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
5:30 pm -
Trivia Night ā
Axe and Ale House, 155 Moore St, Bristol
7:00 pm
Saturday August 1
Wednesday August 5
Thursday August 6
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Back to School Fun Day -Saturday, August 8, 2026 - 2 to 5 pm- Landon Boyd Park - A Street- Abingdon.
Join us for games, inflatables, food and lots of fun. Free school supplies will be given out. All are welcome and please spread the word. Sponsoredā¦ (Nextdoor Abingdon on West Main) - Black bear active this morning in the yards behind Meadowbrook Drive (Deer Run Estates).
Turned over our trash can and carried a bag into the wood line - still out there tearing through the trash. Will report to wildlife control whenā¦ (Nextdoor Deer Run Estates)
- Tasty Restaurant Group - Tasty Hut, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Abingdon. Apply here.
- Capstone Logistics, LLC posted a job opening for Unloader in Abingdon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Abingdon here.
š Nearby News
Damascus
- Holston Football carries experienced roster into season (wcyb.com)
- Section of Appalachian Trail reopens nearly 2 years after Helene damage (wlos.com)
Bristol
- Cedar Recovery opens Bristol location with methadone, counseling and support services (wcyb.com)
- Doyle Lawson and Tim Stafford on Radio Bristol tomorrow (bluegrasstoday.com)
- Bristol Merry and Bright to light up downtown in November (wcyb.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David! (Thank you Linda S. for sending it in!)
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