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🌱 Why Damascus still feels real even as Trail Town USA

Damascus, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Damascus! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Damascus still feels real even as Trail Town USA

Also on today's calendar: Martha Spencer: @ Damascus Old Mill Inn w/The Blue Ridge Girls and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know why the Easter Egg wouldnt cross the road? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 83, low: 70.
  • Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 10 Virginia Small Towns That Refuse To Sell Their Soul For Tourist Dollars (myfamilytravels.com) — Damascus is highlighted as an unpretentious hiking hub where seven major trails, including the Appalachian Trail, meet right in town. The piece spotlights the Damascus Trail Center, local favorites like Damascus Old Mill Restaurant and Damascus Diner, and notes that part of the Virginia Creeper Trail is under repair until March 2027, while other sections remain open for adventure.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • GPM Investments, LLC posted a job opening for Subway Sandwich Artist - ALL SHIFTS in Glade Spring. Apply here.
  • Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Glade Spring. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Damascus here.

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Ok Damascus! 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: He was a little chicken (Thank you Treva H. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Damascus

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Damascus

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.