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Damascus, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Damascus? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a Damascus food ministry is tackling rising child hunger locally
- How Holstonās last-second field goal stunned Honaker in Damascus.
Also on today's calendar: Thomas LaVine - Live @ The Cardinal Music Hall , Damascus, VA | Sept 26 and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Not as warm with rain, with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny with a shower, temps: high: 64, low: 46.
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 43 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Feeding Southwest Virginia hosts 60 agency partners for 2026 'Uniting Communities' Conference (thelebanonnews.com) ā A Damascus-based food ministry, Itās a God Thing, joined about 60 partners at Feeding Southwest Virginiaās āUniting Communitiesā conference to strengthen efforts against hunger. Local representative Jarrett Roberts said Damascus teachers are seeing more student food scarcity, and the event highlighted year-round child nutrition programs and ways agencies can expand support across Southwest Virginia. 
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ā¢ Cavs shock Honaker (thelebanonnews.com) ā Holston High fans in Damascus saw a thriller as foreign-exchange kicker Javier Sanchez-Medina nailed a 32-yard field goal with three seconds left to beat Honaker 43ā41. Behind big rushing nights from Desmond Mickens and Eli Tweed, the Cavaliers traded leads all evening before capitalizing on Honaker penalties to drive for the winning kick. Ā Ā Ā
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Thomas LaVine @ Cardinal Music Hall ā
The Cardinal Music Hall, 124 W Laurel Ave, Damascus
7:30 pm
Saturday September 26
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Damascus Homeschoolers ā
Damascus Library, 310 Water Street, Damascus
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Damascus Trout Days - September ā
106 West Laurel Avenue, Damascus -
Celebrate Public Lands Day ā
Damascus Trail Center, 209 West Laurel Avenue, Damascus
2:00 pm -
Thomas LaVine - Live @ The Cardinal Music Hall , Damascus, VA | Sept 26 ā
The Cardinal Music Hall, 124 W Laurel Ave, Damascus
7:30 pm -
Fort Chiswell at Holston ā
Holston High School, 21308 Monroe Rd, Damascus
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Next Stop Comedy at The Damascus Brewery! - Damascus, VA ā
The Damascus Brewery, 32173 Government Road, Damascus -
The Damascus Brewery ā
The Damascus Brewery, 32173 Government Rd, Damascus
8:00 pm
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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š Events Nearby
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer ā
Barter Theatre, 127 W Main St, Abingdon
10:00 am -
Glade Spring Storytime ā
Glade Spring Library, 305 N. Glade St., Glade Spring
10:30 am -
Hayters Gap Storytime ā
Hayters Gap Library, 7720 Hayters Gap Rd, Abingdon
10:30 am -
JOHNSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ABINGDON ā
16000 JOHNSTON MEMORIAL DRIVE, ABINGDON
12:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Luttrell Staffing Group posted a job opening for Material Handler in Damascus. Apply here.
- Commonwealth Assisted Living, LLC posted a job opening for Dining Services Associate in Abingdon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Damascus here.
š Nearby News
Abingdon
- Speranza Theatre Company presents a reading of "Sylvia's Moxie" by Margo Hammond on October 17th (newjerseystage.com)
- Northeast State fall concert coming up (wcyb.com)
- Slowing down in a Blue Ridge town: 4 delightful, surprising days (sandiegouniontribune.com)
Bristol
- Interview @ Noon: Recovery Walk returns to Tazewell County, VA (wvva.com)
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