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🌱 See how Abingdon runners stacked up at the grueling Bristol Cross.
Spotted on the Abingdon calendar: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
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In today's newsletter:
- See how Abingdon runners stacked up at the grueling Bristol Cross.
- Why a jailed Southwest Virginia mayor is now housed in Abingdon.
Also on today's calendar: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and 7 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Janice M.!
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 50 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 52.
- Thursday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Baresel, Dobyns-Bennett shine at Bristol Cross (johnsoncitypress.com) — Abingdon High's boys and girls cross country teams turned in strong performances at the Bristol Cross meet at Steele Creek Park, with the girls winning the team title and the boys finishing second. Local standouts Lily Morrow, Clara Bakker, and Parley Staton led the way as nearly 300 varsity runners from Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky tackled one of the region's toughest courses. 
• Haysi Town Council asked for the state police investigation that led to fraud charges against the longtime mayor (cardinalnews.org) — A longtime Haysi mayor faces multiple fraud and embezzlement charges after his own town council asked Virginia State Police to investigate months of disputed spending, and he is currently held at the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail's Abingdon facility. Council members say they've tightened financial controls, are unanimously urging his resignation, and may seek his removal in court while working to restore public trust in nearby small towns.
📸 Around Abingdon
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Abingdon
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★ Featured events ★
- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer →
Barter Theatre, 127 W Main St, Abingdon
10:00 am
Thursday October 1
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Other local events
- Hayters Gap Storytime →
Hayters Gap Library, 7720 Hayters Gap Rd, Abingdon
10:30 am - Southwest Virginia Manufacturing Awards Banquet →
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, One Partnership Circle, Abingdon
5:00 pm - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer →
Barter Theatre, 127 W Main St, Abingdon
10:00 am - October First Friday →
Art Lab – William King, 415 Academy Dr NW, Abingdon
5:00 pm - 10.3.26 Back of the Dragon Historic Road Tour →
The Martha Washington Inn and Spa, 150 W Main Street A, Abingdon
8:00 am - Back of the Dragon Historic Road Tour →
The Martha Washington Inn and Spa, 150 W Main Street A, Abingdon
8:00 am - Sourdough Starter Class →
Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon
9:00 am - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer →
Barter Theatre, 127 W Main St, Abingdon
10:00 am - Music and Movement →
Abingdon Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon
1:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
🗓 Events Nearby
- PICNIC by William Inge →
E&H McGlothlin Center for the Arts, 30481 Garnand Dr, Meadowview
7:30 pm - Meadowview Apple Butter Festival →
Meadowview Town Square, Meadowview
9:00 am
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- BEAR ALERT — Green Spring / Parks Mill area!
Mama bear and THREE cubs crossing the road around 5:17 this evening. They're absolutely adorable, but mama + babies means give them plenty of space… (Nextdoor East Lake)
- Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Abingdon. Apply here.
- BrightSpring Health Services posted a job opening for CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - Home Health in Abingdon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Abingdon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Damascus
- Educator Spotlight: UVA Wise student Avery Wells shares his experience (wcyb.com)
- Damascus celebrates resilience, recovery at Holston High School homecoming parade (wcyb.com)
Bristol
- Bristol Residents Say Years-Long Fight to Investigate Mysterious River Pollution Feels Like 'Pulling Teeth' (envirolink.org)
- Dale Earnhardt Jr. Recalls Ward Burton's Bizarre Shoe-Throwing Incident After Hocevar-Blaney Bristol Fight (fadeawayworld.net)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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