🌱 Are you stopping the right way for Tazewell school buses?

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In today's newsletter:

• Are you stopping the right way for Tazewell school buses?

Today's riddle: Where do bad rainbows go? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
• Sunday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Just stop: Two Virginias drivers reminded of school bus laws (wvva.com) — Drivers in and around Tazewell are being warned to fully stop for school buses as local deputies step up enforcement with students heading back to class. The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office stresses that all lanes must stop for buses with red lights flashing and that extra patrols will watch school zones and bus routes to protect children.
   

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📸 Around Tazewell

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tazewell

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday August 18

• Tuesday Fun Day →
  Tazewell County Public Library (Tazewell Branch), 129 Main St, Tazewell
  3:30 pm

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Other local events

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 19

• Mother Goose Storytime →
  Tazewell County Public Library (Tazewell Branch), 129 Main St, Tazewell
  10:30 am
• Homemaker’s Club Meeting →
  Burke's Garden Community Center, 6988 Burkes Garden Rd, Tazewell
  1:30 pm

Thursday August 27

• Play Mahjong →
  Tazewell County Public Library (Tazewell Branch), 129 Main St, Tazewell
  6:00 pm

Tuesday October 20

• BGCA Meeting →
  Burke's Garden Community Center, 6988 Burkes Garden Rd, Tazewell
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Crew Team Member Openings! in Tazewell. Apply here.
• Super Dollar posted a job opening for Front End Manager in Bluefield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tazewell here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Bluefield

• Bluefield University names Carl Hess director of bands (bluefield.edu)
• Bluefield University to Host Health Pathways Day Oct. 10 (bluefield.edu)
• Flock camera opposition attracts Valley residents across political spectrum (wvtf.org)

Richlands

• Bristol District weekly traffic alert: August 17 - 23, 2026 (virginia.gov)

Marion

• Chilhowie Football aims to carry experience into the season (wcyb.com)

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Ok Tazewell! 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: Prism (Thank you Mark J. for sending it in!)
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