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Wise, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Wise! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How you can speak up on Wise County power plant emissions
  • Contractors: want in on major Pound water plant upgrades?

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival.

Today's riddle: What do you call a country with pink cars? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 64.
  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• PUBLIC NOTICE - Environmental Permit - Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center (thecoalfieldprogress.com) — A major coal-fired power plant in southeastern Wise County is seeking renewal of its air pollution control permit, and state regulators are asking for public comments from July 17 to August 17. Residents can weigh in by written comment or request a public hearing on how the Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center continues operating just off Alternate Route 58.
   

• ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - Pound Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project (thecoalfieldprogress.com) — Wise County Public Service Authority is seeking bids to upgrade the Pound Water Treatment Plant, including major equipment replacements and a new bulk chemical storage building. Contractors can submit bids in Norton by August 27, with an optional pre-bid meeting at the Pound plant on August 11, directly affecting future water service reliability for Wise County residents.
   

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  • Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Wise. Apply here.
  • Food City posted a job opening for Cake Decorator in Wise. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wise here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gate City

  • Coal Trains Step Aside Saturday as Virginia's Natural Tunnel Opens to Walkers (travelerstoday.com)

Bristol

  • Bristol Rhythm FC soccer team starting to realize they can win it all (wjhl.com)
  • Bristol man charged after more than 3,000 suspected MDMA pills seized (wcyb.com)
  • Hard Rock Bristol Review: Slots, Dining, Shows & Visitor Guide (theroanokestar.com)

Ok Wise! 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 pink carnation (Thank you Janet M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Wise

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