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Independence, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi Independence! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Thursday Night Jam Session
  • Fries Town Market

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 72 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 79, low: 62.
  • Monday: Humid with partial sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Food City posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk (Bagger) in Independence. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Galax. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Independence here.

🗞 Nearby News

Galax

  • Galax police looking for missing 41-year-old (wset.com)
  • Galax cancels its mural project that turned controversial. Here are 5 things to know. (cardinalnews.org)
  • Governor Spanberger Announces 14 Virginia Companies Graduate from Trade Accelerator Program (virginia.gov)

Wytheville

  • Want to learn to preserve your own food? This conference in Southwest Virginia will teach you. (wvtf.org)
  • Wythe County Welcomes Visitors as Road Market Returns (wvva.com)
  • Here are 14 ice cream parlors to try in the South. See if your favorite made the list. (nola.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: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Independence

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Independence

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.