🌱 Why Big Stone Gap stretches $1,400 further without sacrificing mountain charm

Hello Big Stone Gap! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Big Stone Gap stretches $1,400 further without sacrificing mountain charm

Also on today's calendar: 16th Annual Recovery Fest – Miner's Park and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
• Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 76, low: 65.
• Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 10 Virginia Towns Where You Can Still Live Comfortably On $1,400 A Month In 2026 (takingthekids.com) — Big Stone Gap is highlighted as one of Virginia's most affordable towns, where a low cost of living still comes with rich history, outdoor recreation, and lively cultural events. The article spotlights local gems like the Southwest Virginia Museum, Trail of the Lonesome Pine drama, and nearby Jefferson National Forest, framing Big Stone Gap as a budget-friendly place to live or relocate without sacrificing quality of life.
   

📸 Around Big Stone Gap

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Big Stone Gap

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• 2026 Big Stone Gap Grizzly Obstacle Run →
  Big Stone Gap Visitors Center, 306 Wood Ave E, Big Stone Gap
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 11
• Roll for Literacy
  C. Bascom Slemp Memorial Library 11 Proctor Street N, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Saturday September 12
• 16th Annual Recovery Fest – Miner's Park →
  Miner's Park, 420 Wood Ave E, Big Stone Gap
Wednesday September 16
• Trailblazers Arts & Crafts
  C. Bascom Slemp Memorial Library, 11 Proctor Street N, Big Stone Gap
Thursday September 17
• UNION HIGH SCHOOL - BIG STONE GAP →
  2 CHAMPIONS AVENUE, BIG STONE GAP
  9:00 am
Friday September 18
• WALLENS RIDGE STATE PRISON - BIG STONE →
  272 DOGWOOD DRIVE, BIG STONE GAP
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 22
• Mountain Traditions Woodcarvers Carving Workshop – BSG Visitor Center →
  Big Stone Gap Visitor Center, 306 Wood Ave E, Big Stone Gap
Wednesday September 23
• LONESOME PINE HOSPITAL - BIG STONE GAP →
  1990 HOLTON AVE E, BIG STONE GAP
  10:00 am
Friday September 25
• Recovery Walk on the Greenbelt & Picnic in the Park →
  Bullitt Park, 301 E. 1st. N., Big Stone Gap
  10:00 am
Saturday September 26
• 2026 Big Stone Gap Cub Run →
  Bullitt Park, 301 East 1st Street North, Big Stone Gap
Tuesday October 6
• Town Council Workshop Meeting →
  Big Stone Gap VA
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• Blue Highway Fest →
  Bullitt Park, 301 East 1st Street North, Big Stone Gap

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Does anyone have any businesses that need a janitor/custodian/cleaner?
  I'm looking for more to clean. I don't clean houses, only businesses. If you need an office/business cleaned I'd love to help out! (Nextdoor Big Stone Gap)

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Big Stone Gap. Apply here.
• KFC posted a job opening for TeamMember in Big Stone Gap. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Big Stone Gap here.

🗞 Nearby News

Norton

• In Norton, drafting government workers for firefighting is filling a need (cardinalnews.org)

Gate City

• Lady 'Toppers Shake Off Jetlag to Shake Off Lady Wolves (tricitiessports.com)

Ok Big Stone Gap! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- 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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