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Independence, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi Independence! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • Grayson County Girls JV Volleyball @ Galax
  • Thursday Night Jam Session at The Historic Fries Theatre
  • Fries Town Market at Fries Community Center

... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Cool with periods of rain, with a high of 57 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 44.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 46 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Asplundh posted a job opening for Tree Trimmer 442 in Independence. Apply here.
  • WorkForce Unlimited, LLC posted a job opening for Material Handler in Independence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Independence here.

🗞 Nearby News

Galax

  • Arts Council to hold yard sale (pmg-va.com)
  • Council approves ‘ice' rink (pmg-va.com)
  • Feeding Southwest Virginia hosts 60 agency partners for 2026 'Uniting Communities' Conference (thelebanonnews.com)

Wytheville

  • Ghazala Hashmi Opens Fall Literature Series at Wytheville (southasianherald.com)
  • Five arrested in Wythe County senior exploitation investigation (wfxrtv.com)
  • Bobcats acquire "Flyin' Hawaiian" Zach Pamaylaon (swvatoday.com)

Ok Independence! 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: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Independence

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