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Abingdon, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Abingdon! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Virginia’s new paid leave will change life in Abingdon
Also on today's calendar: Abingdon InSpire and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What's black, white, and blue? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 47 degrees.
- Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, temps: high: 65, low: 44.
- Thursday: Cool with partial sunshine, with a high of 58 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Spanberger Signs Landmark Paid Family Leave into Law (thewinchestergazette.com) — Abingdon workers are included in Virginia’s new paid family and medical leave program, which will cover most employees statewide starting in 2028. Residents from Abingdon to Arlington will be able to take up to 12 weeks of partially paid leave for major life events, with benefits administered through the Virginia Employment Commission and funded to replace about 80% of typical wages. 
📸 Around Abingdon
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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The Savannah Sipping Society →
Barter Theatre, 127 W Main St, Abingdon
3:00 pm
Sunday May 24
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Other local events
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Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
Government Center Building Board Room Auditorium, 1 Government Center Place, Suite A, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
6:30 pm -
$5 Workshop: Cut Paper Portraits
William King Museum of Art Abingdon, VA 24210
6:00 pm -
Wine Dinner at Summers Cellar
William King Museum of Art Abingdon, VA 24210
6:00 pm -
Park Authority Meeting
Government Center Building Meeting Room #2, 1 Government Center Place, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
6:30 pm -
WCCTEC Center Graduation - Higher Ed Center
Washington County School District Abingdon, VA 24210
6:00 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
11:30 am
Tuesday May 12
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
Monday May 18
Wednesday May 20
Monday May 25
Saturday May 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Tennis: Boys Varsity vs. Graham (Away)
Graham High School
4:30 pm -
Tennis: Girls Varsity vs. Graham (Home)
Virginia High School
4:30 pm -
Soccer: Girls Varsity vs. Graham (Home)
Gene Malcolm Stadium
5:30 pm -
City Council Meeting →
Bristol, VA Calendar, 300 Lee St, Bristol
6:00 pm
Tuesday May 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(04238) - 297 Commerce Drive in Abingdon. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Abingdon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Abingdon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Damascus
- This Underrated Virginia Town Is Turning Into A Favorite For Peace, Quiet, And Nature (everafterinthewoods.com)
Bristol
- Wytheville man builds model of Bristol Motor Speedway out of popsicle sticks (wcyb.com)
- From Athens to Bethlehem (arkansasonline.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sad zebra (Thank you Mary K. for sending it in!)
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