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🌱 The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT and 11 more events

Independence, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Independence! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Today's riddle: What did the boy say when his dog fell off the cliff? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Public Notice: Partial Trail Closures at Matthews State Forest
    DOF has closed a portion of the multi-use trails at Matthews State Forest while staff conduct herbicide applications to invasive plant species. This… (Nextdoor )
  • Carolinas AGC posted a job opening for Safety Coordinator - Heavy Construction in Fries. Apply here.
  • Goodwill Industries of the Valleys posted a job opening for Processor-Pricer - Part Time in Galax. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Independence here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wytheville

  • Wytheville PD appoints officer with focus on patrolling parks, downtown (wdbj7.com)
  • Ballad Health orthopedic advancement partnership with Campbell Clinic announced (wjhl.com)
  • Eat big for under $10 at these mom-and-pop eateries in Virginia (vadogwood.com)

Marion

  • VHSL regional tournaments continue in Southwest Virginia (wcyb.com)
  • Feeding Southwest Virginia announces Summer Food Service Program locations (wcyb.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Doggone! (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)
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