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🌱 When Congressman Griffith’s staff will be in Independence to help you

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Hello Independence! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • When Congressman Griffith's staff will be in Independence to help you

Also on today's calendar: Auburn Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Grayson County and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 66.
  • Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Traveling Staff Office Hours Schedule (house.gov) — Congressman Morgan Griffith's staff will hold office hours in Independence on September 16 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the Grayson County Administration Building. Residents can stop by to ask questions, seek help with federal agencies, or share concerns, with similar traveling hours scheduled across many neighboring Southwest Virginia localities throughout the month.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday September 3
  • Golf vs MED Teams
    Galax High Galax, VA 24333
    4:00 pm
  • MS VB vs Giles
    Galax Middle Galax, VA 24333
    4:30 pm
  • VB vs Giles
    Galax High Galax, VA 24333
    5:30 pm
    • Friday September 4
  • New Ballard's Branch Bogtrotters →
    Rex Theater, 113 E Grayson St, Galax
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • Tasty Restaurant Group - Tasty Hut, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Galax. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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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: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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