🌱 How a first-time quarterback delivered Virginia High’s overtime win in Emory

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In today's newsletter:

• How a first-time quarterback delivered Virginia High’s overtime win in Emory

Also on today's calendar: Emory & Henry College Wasps vs. Tusculum Pioneers and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
• Monday: Fog in the morning; sunshine, temps: high: 87, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Wellington earns hero role for Virginia High in win over PH (heraldcourier.com) — A hard-fought high school football showdown in Emory saw Virginia High edge Patrick Henry 7-0 in overtime, with senior first-year quarterback Chance Wellington leading the way. Local fans packed the stands Friday night as both defenses dominated, setting the stage for Wellington’s breakout hero moment in his new role under center.
   

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📸 Around Emory

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Emory

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5

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

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Other local events

Saturday September 12

• Emory & Henry College Wasps vs. Tusculum Pioneers →
  Fred Selfe Stadium, 12286-12298 Itta Bena Rd, Meadowview
  1:00 pm

Saturday September 19

• Carroll County Girls JV Volleyball @ Patrick Henry →
  Patrick Henry High School, 31437 Hillman Hwy, Glade Spring
  9:00 am

Saturday September 26

• Emory & Henry College Wasps vs. Newberry College Wolves →
  Fred Selfe Stadium, 12286-12298 Itta Bena Rd, Meadowview
  1:00 pm
• Emory & Henry College Wasps vs. Newberry College... →
  Fred Selfe Stadium, 12286-12298 Itta Bena Rd, Meadowview
  1:00 pm

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📣 Emory Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 31

• Football @ Marion
  Chilhowie Middle Chilhowie, VA 24319
  5:30 pm
• Abingdon InSpire →
  Jubilee House Retreat Center, 822 E Main St, Abingdon
  6:30 pm

Tuesday September 1

• V-Ball @ Damascus
  Chilhowie Middle Chilhowie, VA 24319
  5:30 pm

Wednesday September 2

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

Thursday September 3

• V-Ball @ Marion
  Chilhowie Middle Chilhowie, VA 24319
  4:30 pm

Tuesday September 8

• Saltville Town Council →
  Saltville Town Hall, 217 Palmer Ave, Saltville
  7:00 pm

Friday September 11

• Eastern Montgomery Varsity Football @ Northwood →
  Northwood High School, 305 Panther Ln, Saltville
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Ferrellgas posted a job opening for Service Technician Apprentice in Glade Spring. Apply here.
• Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Sales Associate Cashier in Abingdon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Emory here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Chilhowie

• Friday Night Huddle: August 28, 2026 (wcyb.com)

Abingdon

• HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Isaiah Draper's return of opening kickoff for TD propels Abingdon to 62-6 win over John Battle (heraldcourier.com)
• Green Thumb Delivery Driver in Abingdon, VA (syracuse.com)
• 4 delightful days in a charming Southern town (spokesman.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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