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Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 56 degrees.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 64.
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 71 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Employment Opportunity — Town Manager (mygatecity.com) — Gate City is hiring a new town manager and chief administrative officer, with a salary range of $75,000 to $105,000 and strong benefits. Qualified candidates with municipal leadership experience are encouraged to apply by October 30, 2026, by emailing a cover letter, résumé, and references to the town clerk.
📸 Around Gate City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gate City
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Other local events
Saturday October 3 - Fall Homecoming Dance
Scott County Career and Technical Center Gate City, VA 24251 Monday October 5 - Little Pines Class 2
Scott County Public Library, 297 West Jackson Street, Gate City - Baby Sprouts
Scott County Public Library, 297 West Jackson Street, Gate City - Little Pines Class 1
Scott County Public Library, 297 West Jackson Street, Gate City Tuesday October 6 - Coffee Connection
Scott County Public Library, 297 West Jackson Street, Gate City - Trailblazers
Scott County Public Library, 297 West Jackson Street, Gate City
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🗓 Events Nearby
Tuesday October 6 - Town Council Workshop Meeting →
TOWN HALL, 505 E 5th St S, Big Stone Gap
6:30 pm Wednesday October 7 - Notice of Public Hearing: Proposed Amendment to the Scott County Public Procurement Ordinance →
Scott County, VA Calendar, 190 Beech Street, Gate City
9:00 am - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Amendment to the Scott County Subdivision Ordinance →
Scott County, VA Calendar, 190 Beech Street, Gate City
9:00 am - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Amendment to the Scott County Zoning Ordinance →
Scott County, VA Calendar, 190 Beech Street, Gate City
9:00 am - Board of Supervisors Meeting →
Scott County, VA Calendar, 190 Beech Street, Gate City
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- hi everyone i'm looking for nursing classes, free near me.
anything to get me started. if anyone knows of anything that'll help me get started with nursing please let me know. i'm trying to get started asap… (Nextdoor Gate City)
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Gate City. Apply here.
- Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Sales Associate Cashier in Gate City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gate City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bristol
- Bristol agrees to buy Chippanee Country Club for $4.75M, taking potential housing development site off market (hartfordbusiness.com)
- Foreigner brings 50 years of hits to a packed Hard Rock Live Bristol (melodicmag.com)
- NASCAR Embraces Passion as Blaney and Hocevar Escape Penalties for Bristol Clash (digitalchew.com)
Ok Gate City! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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