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🌱 Thursday Night Jam Session and 10 more events

Independence, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Coffee in hand, Independence? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Northwood Girls JV Volleyball @ Grayson County
  • Thursday Night Jam Session at The Historic Fries Theatre
  • Tazewell Varsity Football @ Grayson County

... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, temps: high: 74, low: 59.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.

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  • Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Galax. Apply here.
  • Asplundh posted a job opening for Tree Trimmer 442 in Woodlawn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Independence here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • This Eatery Serves VA's Most Iconic Hot Dog, Ranking Says (patch.com)
  • Montgomery sheriff pauses Flock cameras use, pending review (newsadvance.com)
  • VDACS Breaks Ground on Expansion Across Three Regional Animal Health Laboratories (morningagclips.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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Independence

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Independence

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.