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🌱 Blue Ridge Girls and 11 more events

Independence, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Morning Independence! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Purcellville Wine and Food Festival at Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132
  • Blue Ridge Girls at Rex Theater
  • Fries Town Market at Fries Community Center

... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!

Today's riddle: I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 85, low: 66.
  • Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Have questions about the 20 land bridges, 2 tunnels, and 3 marine trestles under construction between Norfolk and Hampton?
    Or do you know a student with questions about engineering, transportation, or other STEM careers? Meet VDOT project staff at the next Welcome Center… (Nextdoor )
  • Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. posted a job opening for Financial Advisor - Independence, VA - Market 26, Region 085 in Independence. Apply here.
  • Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Galax. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Independence here.

🗞 Nearby News

Galax

  • Galax Old Fiddlers Convention prize money raised for 90th anniversary (bluegrasstoday.com)
  • Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - July 14, 2026 (wsls.com)

Wytheville

  • Alicia Ann Corvin Wilson (pcpatriot.com)
  • Wytheville man arrested in NC on felony prescription drug theft charges (wdbj7.com)
  • From potato chips to serial killers: Author shares stories of Route 11 (nvdaily.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: A candle (Thank you James O. for sending it in!)
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