Community Corner
🌱 Ready to cross Honaker’s hidden suspension bridge over Big Cedar Creek?
And on the Honaker Patch calendar - John Maxwell Leadership Course Series

Coffee in hand, Honaker? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Ready to cross Honaker's hidden suspension bridge over Big Cedar Creek?
Also on today's calendar: Twin Springs Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Honaker and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 83, low: 63.
- Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• This Southwest Virginia Preserve Has A Suspension Footbridge Hidden Along A Scenic Nature Trail (myfamilytravels.com) — Pinnacle Natural Area Preserve, right here in Honaker at 891 State Park Road, offers a free day out with a swaying suspension footbridge, Big Falls waterfall, and sweeping Clinch River views. The article walks you through each trail, rare plants and wildlife to watch for, and practical tips on parking, footwear, and family-friendly routes so you can plan an easy local adventure.
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📸 Around Honaker
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Honaker
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★ Featured events ★
- John Maxwell Leadership Course Series →
Russell County Public Library, 248 W Main St, Lebanon
1:00 pm
Thursday August 27
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Other local events
- Twin Springs Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Honaker →
Honaker High School, 1795 Thompson Creek Rd, Honaker
7:00 pm - Castlewood Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Honaker →
Honaker High School, 1795 Thompson Creek Rd, Honaker
7:00 pm - Rye Cove Varsity Football @ Honaker →
Honaker High School, 1795 Thompson Creek Rd, Honaker
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
📣 Honaker Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Tuesday Fun Day →
Tazewell County Public Library (Tazewell Branch), 129 Main St, Tazewell
3:30 pm - Play Mahjong →
Tazewell County Public Library (Tazewell Branch), 129 Main St, Tazewell
6:00 pm - The Clinch Concert Series - SPECIAL GUEST TBA 3:00pm $25 →
The Russell Theatre, 112 W Main St, Lebanon
3:00 pm - Saltville Town Council →
Saltville Town Hall, 217 Palmer Ave, Saltville
7:00 pm - Eastern Montgomery Varsity Football @ Northwood →
Northwood High School, 305 Panther Ln, Saltville
7:00 pm - Lancaster Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Northwood →
Northwood High School, 305 Panther Ln, Saltville
2:00 pm - Public Safety Committee Meeting →
Saltville Town Hall, 217 Palmer Ave, Saltville
6:00 pm - Beautification Committee Meeting →
Saltville Town Hall, 217 Palmer Ave, Saltville
5:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
Sunday September 6
Tuesday September 8
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
Wednesday September 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Food City Supermarket posted a job opening for Cashier in Lebanon. Apply here.
- Samuel, Son & Co (USA), Inc. posted a job opening for Shipping Coordinator in Lebanon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Honaker here.
🗞 Nearby News
Grundy
- 4 delightful days in a charming Southern town (miamiherald.com)
- Ex-officer gets year in prison for attack (pilotonline.com)
- The Slow Train That Built a Legend: Exploring Virginia's Iconic Creeper Trail (onlyinyourstate.com)
Abingdon
- Target 7: Fighting pharmacy deserts in Virginia (wdbj7.com)
Ok Honaker! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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