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Glade Spring, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Glade Spring! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How new zoning could shape Glade Spring’s nearby battery project future.
Also on today's calendar: Midday Mahjongg and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What word begins with and E and ends with an E and has one letter in the middle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 42 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 43.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Washington County takes on new zoning restrictions for battery energy storage projects (cardinalnews.org) — Washington County has adopted new zoning rules requiring special permits for large battery energy storage projects, directly affecting a proposed facility near Glade Spring’s Highlands Business Park. The Lightshift Energy project, now subject to stricter review, could stabilize the power grid and boost county tax revenue, but will not create onsite jobs. Supervisors must still vote on final development plans. 
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Parent Resource Fair at OPES
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Parent Resource Fair: Oak Point Elementary
Chilhowie Middle Chilhowie, VA 24319
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Chilhowie Middle Chilhowie, VA 24319
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Thursday October 29
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Monday November 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi there!
Does anyone know of a good, reliable, honest electrician? Thank you :). That comes to Glade Spring ;) (Nextdoor Glade)
- Ace Hardware posted a job opening for Pharmacy Tech (Certified) in Damascus. Apply here.
- Super Dollar posted a job opening for Cashier in Damascus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glade Spring here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Marching Hawks make history (mountain-topmedia.com)
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- Smyth School Board takes next step to address buildings' needs (swvatoday.com)
Damascus
- Check Out Carly's Story (nashvillevoyager.com)
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Abingdon
- Green Thumb Lab Technician in Abingdon, VA (lehighvalleylive.com)
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