🌱 See how Chilhowie’s own placed at Galax Youth Night 2026

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In today's newsletter:

• See how Chilhowie’s own placed at Galax Youth Night 2026

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 80, low: 65.
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Full winners list from Galax Youth Night 2026 (bluegrasstoday.com) — A young musician from Chilhowie, Mason Blevins, earned recognition in the Youth Guitar category at the 2026 Galax Old Fiddlers Convention Youth Night. The full winners list highlights talented players from across Virginia and neighboring states, showcasing the region’s deep bench of old-time and bluegrass youth performers.
   

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📸 Around Chilhowie

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• C3 Recovery →
  The Henderson, 203 N Church St, Marion
  12:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• Emory & Henry University School of Business and School of Health Sciences Commencement →
  Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, One Partnership Cir, Abingdon
  10:00 am
• Yacht Rock Radio →
  The Lincoln Theatre, 117 E Main St, Marion
  7:30 pm

Monday August 10

• Art League of Marion →
  The Henderson, 203 N Church St, Marion
  5:30 pm
• Public Safety Committee Meeting →
  Saltville Town Hall, 217 Palmer Ave, Saltville
  6:00 pm
• Marion Monday Night Jam →
  The Henderson, 203 N Church St, Marion
  6:00 pm

Wednesday August 12

• Glade Spring Storytime →
  Glade Spring Library, 305 N Glade St, Glade Spring
  10:30 am

Tuesday August 18

• Creating Connection →
  The Henderson, 203 N Church St, Marion
  12:00 pm

Wednesday August 19

• Career Fair – Marion →
  The Henderson, 203 N Church St, Marion
  3:00 pm

Friday August 28

• Virginia High Varsity Football @ Patrick Henry →
  Patrick Henry High School, 31437 Hillman Hwy, Glade Spring
  7:00 pm

Monday August 31

• Pride CHATS →
  The Lincoln Theatre, 117 E Main St, Marion
  5:30 pm

Saturday September 5

• Carroll County Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Patrick Henry →
  Patrick Henry High School, 31437 Hillman Hwy, Glade Spring
  9:30 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• GPM Investments, LLC posted a job opening for Cashier/Sales Associate - Store 6090 in Glade Spring. Apply here.
• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chilhowie here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Damascus

• Five miles of AT reopen after Helene damage - (smokymountainnews.com)

Abingdon

• DMV's Mobile ID rolled out in southwest (henrycountyenterprise.com)
• Feeding Southwest Virginia receives $403k check from The Wellspring Foundation (wjhl.com)
• The Wobbly Infrastructure Behind Aging in Rural Communities — Shelterforce (shelterforce.org)

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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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