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🌱 Trail of The Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama July 17, ... and 9 more events

Appalachia, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi there, Appalachia! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Purcellville Wine and Food Festival at Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132
  • Trail of The Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama July 17, ...
  • Trail of The Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama July 17, 2026 at Trail of the Lonesome Pine

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

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.

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  • PUBLIC HEARING - Amend and update the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Wise (thecoalfieldprogress.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Appalachia

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