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In today's newsletter:
- When can you grab one last meal at Shanghai Chinese?
- Which big-name acts are hitting Hard Rock Live Bristol this week?
- How did King's swimmers dominate Mars Hill in Bristol?
Also on today's calendar: IBN - Breakfast Bristol and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.
- Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 75, low: 51.
- Thursday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 76 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Bristol, Va. Chinese restaurant to close after 30 years (wjhl.com) — Shanghai Chinese Restaurant, a Bristol favorite for more than 30 years, will serve its last meals on Sunday, Oct. 18 as the owners retire. They're thanking Bristol and the Tri-Cities for decades of support, from race weekends and Rhythm & Roots to family celebrations, and inviting regulars to stop by and say goodbye before the doors close for good. 
2. Virginia upcoming events Oct 05 (lemonwire.com) — Bristol residents have two big nights coming up at Hard Rock Live, with Jamey Johnson's Traveling Truebadour Tour on Thursday, Oct. 8, and comedian Martin Lawrence on Friday, Oct. 9. The statewide roundup also highlights concerts, sports, and family events across Virginia between Oct. 5 and 11 if you're up for a short road trip.
3. King men's swimming cruises past Mars Hill with nine wins (morganton.com) — King University's men's swim team picked up a strong home win in Bristol, topping Mars Hill 128–67 with victories in nine events. Local fans saw standout performances across freestyle, medley, and relay races as multiple Tornado swimmers notched double wins in front of the home crowd.
4. New investments promote economic development, childcare across Southwest Virginia (bjournal.com) — Bristol residents are set to benefit from new state and federal investments aimed at expanding childcare, revitalizing former mine lands, and boosting economic development across Southwest Virginia. Recent grants through federal disaster-recovery, ARC, and AMLER programs will support jobs, infrastructure, and local businesses, while Rep. Morgan Griffith's visit to the Bristol Chamber of Commerce highlighted ongoing discussions about the region's economic future.
5. Federal Pacific Names Rohan Kelkar CEO as Howard Broadfoot Moves to Advisor Role (citybiz.co) — Federal Pacific, a major power equipment manufacturer headquartered in Bristol, has appointed industry veteran Rohan Kelkar as its new CEO while longtime leader Howard Broadfoot shifts to an advisor role. The company plans continued investment in manufacturing, technology, and jobs as demand from utilities, data centers, and industry grows across North America.
📸 Around Bristol
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bristol
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★ Featured events ★
- Here for Good →
134 Commerce Court, Bristol
1:30 pm
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- Girls Middle School Volleyball
Bristol School District, 501 Piedmont Avenue, Bristol
5:30 pm - Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Lebanon High School
Bristol School District, 650 Long Crescent Dr, Bristol
6:00 pm - Girls JV Volleyball vs Lebanon High School
Bristol School District, 650 Long Crescent Dr, Bristol
6:00 pm - IBN - Breakfast Bristol →
Vivians Table Bristol Hotel, Bristol
9:00 am - YOU MAKE PRIDE: Unbreakable, Unshakeable, United. TriPride 2026 in Bristol! →
200 Lee Street, Bristol
11:00 am - Stake General Priesthood Meeting →
13 Heritage Drive, Bristol - City Offices Closed-Columbus Day →
Bristol VA
7:00 am - Girls Middle School Volleyball
Bristol School District, 501 Piedmont Avenue, Bristol
5:30 pm - Boys Middle School Football vs LEBANON MIDDLE
Bristol School District, 650 Long Crescent Dr, Bristol
5:30 pm - Boys JV Football vs Lebanon High School
Bristol School District, 1501 Euclid Avenue, Bristol
6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
📣 Bristol Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer →
Barter Theatre, 127 W Main St, Abingdon
10:00 am
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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- Buffalo Wild Wings posted a job opening for Bartender in Bristol. Apply here.
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Member Assist Cart Attendant in Bristol. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bristol here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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