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🌱 Why Hungry Mother’s views may outshine bigger-name Virginia state parks

Marion, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

What's up Marion! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Hungry Mother’s views may outshine bigger-name Virginia state parks

Also on today's calendar: The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: When is the best time to buy a trampoline? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 74 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 10 Virginia State Parks With Views That Will Leave You Speechless (myfamilytravels.com) — Hungry Mother State Park in Marion gets a special spotlight here, praised for its misty sunrise paddles, fall colors, and big views from Molly’s Knob. The article rounds up ten Virginia state parks with unforgettable scenery, but makes clear that Marion’s own lakeside cabins, trails, and mountain overlooks more than hold their own against better-known destinations statewide.
   

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    Friday June 12
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate at Walmart in Marion, Virginia in Marion. Apply here.
  • Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tazewell

  • Spring Jubilee opens Tuesday with 31 local teams in state tournament action (wset.com)
  • Report: Roughly 1 in 5 rural Virginia hospitals at risk of closure (vpm.org)

Damascus

Richlands

  • Virginia Softball State Preview: Richlands Advances and Host State Quarterfinals (wvva.com)

Ok Marion! 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: Springtime (Thank you Cathy A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Marion

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