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Damascus, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi there, Damascus! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Food City – Damascus at Food City
  • Damascus Storytime at Damascus Public Library
  • The Virginia Creeper Trail: Then & Now at Damascus Trail Center

... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Whatz the difference between Dubai...and Abu Dhabi? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: Showers around; not as warm, temps: high: 76, low: 61.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 60 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • All clear after suspicious package in Abingdon, Virginia.
    8:59PM on May 18: Abingdon Police have confirmed that the area is safe and that normal traffic conditions have resumed. No further updates will be… (Nextdoor )
  • Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member 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.

🗞 Nearby News

Abingdon

  • Money Cents: Benefits of creating a budget (wcyb.com)

Chilhowie

  • Chilhowie firefighters receive Lifesaving Medals for rescues, other awards (swvatoday.com)

Bristol

  • Bristol mission volunteers surprised with Myrtle Beach vacation (wcyb.com)
  • West Virginia man charged with 2nd-degree murder of woman connected to Bristol (wcyb.com)
  • The Birthplace of Rhythm & Roots in Bristol, VA/TN (blueridgeoutdoors.com)

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: In Dubai, the people don't watch the 'Flintstone's'. But people in Abu Dhabi Do! (Thank you Jerri E. 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.