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Coming up on the Marion Patch calendar: Darci Lynne

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Good morning Marion! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Darci Lynne
  • BLUE RIDGE JOB CORPS CENTER - MARION
  • Wellness in Nature - Forest Fridays at Hungry Mother State Park

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

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 63.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

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    Saturday September 26
  • Darci Lynne →
    The Lincoln Theatre, 117 E Main St, Marion
    7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday September 17
  • V-Ball vs. Rural Retreat
    Chilhowie Middle Chilhowie, VA 24319
    5:30 pm
    • Monday September 21
  • Football @ Virginia Middle
    Chilhowie Middle Chilhowie, VA 24319
    5:30 pm
    • Thursday September 24
  • V-Ball vs. Damascus
    Chilhowie Middle Chilhowie, VA 24319
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Progeny Systems (Acquired by General Dynamics) posted a job opening for CNC Machine Operator Sr in Marion. Apply here.
  • General Dynamics Mission Systems posted a job opening for Advanced Materials & Process Engineer - Composites in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tazewell

  • Five arrested in Tazewell County drug bust (wvva.com)
  • Why the SCC should hold a field hearing on the proposed Dominion merger in St. Paul (cardinalnews.org)
  • BSU names Keith Sigmon director of Mining Engineering Technology program (wvva.com)

Damascus

  • Feeding Southwest Virginia hosts elected officials across Southwest Virginia to raise awareness of hunger (thelebanonnews.com)
  • The 2026 hurricane season in Virginia: What to know & how to prepare (vadogwood.com)
  • Cleveland hosts town hall meeting for Congressional candidate Joy Powers (thelebanonnews.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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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