Good morning Atkins! 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. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Yacht Rock Radio at The Lincoln Theatre
- Marion Monday Night Jam at The Henderson
- Career Fair – Marion
... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 79, low: 63.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.
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Other local events
Monday August 10
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Marion Monday Night Jam →
The Henderson, 203 N Church St, Marion
6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
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Career Fair – Marion →
The Henderson, 203 N Church St, Marion
3:00 pm
Thursday August 27
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C3 Recovery →
The Henderson, 203 N Church St, Marion
12:00 pm
Monday August 31
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Pride CHATS →
The Lincoln Theatre, 117 E Main St, Marion
5:30 pm
Thursday September 3
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C3 Recovery →
The Henderson, 203 N Church St, Marion
12:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday August 7
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SCHEDULE Pottery with Cheryl Bess →
The Henderson, 203 N Church St, Marion
4:00 pm
Tuesday August 11
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Animal Crackers (1930) at Golden Oldies →
The Lincoln Theatre, 117 E Main St, Marion
11:00 am
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Creating Connection →
The Henderson, 203 N Church St, Marion
12:00 pm
Friday September 4
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Eastern Montgomery Varsity Football @ Rural Retreat →
Rural Retreat High School, 321 E Buck Ave, Rural Retreat
7:00 pm
Sunday September 6
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American All-Star Series: Crystal Cup Night #2 →
Wythe Raceway, 164 Race Track Rd, Rural Retreat
7:30 pm
Monday September 14
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Art League of Marion →
The Henderson, 203 N Church St, Marion
5:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Marion. Apply here.
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Ingles Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for 503 Service Clerk PT in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Atkins here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chilhowie
Wytheville
- Friends of Southwest Virginia Announce Winners of the 2026 SWVA Tourism Awards (clinchvalleytimes.net)
- Wythe County releases updated zoning ordinance draft ahead of September public meeting (wsls.com)
- Pulaski unveils new mural, as Galax cancels its mural over controversial debate (wvtf.org)
Tazewell
- Tazewell County board bans ATVs from Southern District roadways (wvva.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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