What's up Pennington Gap! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
Today's riddle: Why did the boss deny a raise to the can of paint? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.
- Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday May 15
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Lee High Commencement
LEE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
200 Generals Ln, Jonesville, VA 24263, USA
7:00 pm
Sunday May 17
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Thomas Walker High Commencement
LEE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
126 Blue Gray Rd, Ewing, VA 24248, USA
4:00 pm
Wednesday May 20
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Rye Cove Awards Day
Rye Cove Intermediate
Duffield, VA 24244
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Business and Industry Appreciation Luncheon →
Scott County, VA Calendar, 307 E. Jackson Street, Gate City
11:45 am
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Scott Co. EDA Monthly Meetings →
Scott County, VA Calendar
Gate City, VA 24251
6:00 pm
Thursday May 21
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Twin Springs Awards Day
Rye Cove Intermediate
Duffield, VA 24244
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Native River Cane Planting Day; CLINCH RIVER →
Natural Tunnel State Park, 1420 Natural Tunnel Pkwy, Duffield
9:00 am
Saturday May 23
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Gathering in the Gap Music Festival →
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park, 10 W 1st St N, Big Stone Gap
11:00 am
Friday May 29
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Departure: The Journey Tribute Band →
Lee Theater, 41676 W Morgan Ave, Pennington Gap
7:00 pm
Saturday May 30
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Jared Bentley LIVE at Curklin's BSG →
Curklin's, 314 Wood Ave E, Big Stone Gap
7:30 pm
Tuesday June 2
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Town Council Workshop Meeting →
TOWN HALL, 505 E 5th St S, Big Stone Gap
10:30 am
Friday June 5
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Trail of The Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama June 05, 2026 →
Trail of the Lonesome Pine, 518 Clinton Ave E, Big Stone Gap
8:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Pennington Gap. Apply here.
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Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Big Stone Gap. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pennington Gap here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wise
- Gov. Spanberger to visit UVA Wise for Southwest Virginia Economic Forum (wcyb.com)
- FEMA approves one million dollar grant to repair sections of state routes in Wise County (wcyb.com)
- Donovon Lynch's father files lawsuit against police officer who fatally shot his son, City of Virginia Beach (wavy.com)
Bristol
- Bristol woman opens sober living homes (wcyb.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he didn't apply himself. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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