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š± What the 2nd and Front Street detour will mean for Richlands
Richlands, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min readMorning Richlands! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- What the 2nd and Front Street detour will mean for Richlands
- How Richlands will use a new $143,118 federal recovery grant
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 79, low: 64.
- Monday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Bristol District weekly traffic alert: July 27 - August 2, 2026 (einpresswire.com) ā Drivers in Richlands should prepare for a major realignment project at 2nd Street and Front Street, with a detour expected in mid-to-late September routing traffic via 2nd Street and Floyd Avenue. The VDOT update also outlines other nearby Route 19/460 projects and long-term construction across the Bristol District that could affect regional trips for local residents. 
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ā¢ Notes from the Square: Gov. Spanberger visits Europe on her first trade mission (cardinalnews.org) ā Federal Hurricane Helene recovery funds now include $143,118 specifically for the town of Richlands to improve a local access route, part of nearly $1.3 million headed to Tazewell County. The broader report also covers Gov. Spanbergerās European trade mission and statewide political maneuvering on upcoming constitutional amendments, but the new infrastructure money is the key takeaway for Richlands residents. Ā Ā Ā
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Tuesday Fun Day ā
Tazewell County Public Library (Tazewell Branch), 129 Main St, Tazewell
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LIVE IN THE CROSSROADS SALOON - STRINGS OF GREEN ā
Wayfarer Appalachia, 386 Main St, Tazewell
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Michael Combs ā
Tazewell County Fair, 610 Fieldcrest Cir, Tazewell
6:00 pm -
Jeff & Sheri Easter ā
Tazewell County Fair, 610 Fieldcrest Cir, Tazewell
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Disaster Preparedness Event ā
Tazewell County Public Library (Tazewell Branch), 129 Main St, Tazewell
11:00 pm -
Mother Goose Storytime ā
Tazewell County Public Library (Tazewell Branch), 129 Main St, Tazewell
10:30 am -
Play Mahjong ā
Tazewell County Public Library (Tazewell Branch), 129 Main St, Tazewell
6:00 pm
Tuesday July 28
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Crew Team Member Virginia in Richlands. Apply here.
- Phenom People posted a job opening for Medical Office Specialist, CPPS Float in Richlands. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Richlands here.
š Nearby News
Tazewell
- Salem VA Health Care System appoints Tammy Snyder as executive director (wfxrtv.com)
Lebanon
- RAM seeking volunteers for October clinic in Grundy, Va. (middlesboronews.com)
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