Hello again Appalachia! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Town Council Workshop Meeting
- Union Half Marathon & Relay
- Town Council Regular Meeting
... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!
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Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Cloudy with a thunderstorm, with a high of 67 and low of 56 degrees.
- Thursday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 71, low: 56.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
Monday April 6
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Meeting of the Norton Industrial Development Authority
Norton, VA Calendar , 618 Virginia Avenue NW , Norton
5:30 pm
Friday April 10
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Creepy Cryptids: Monsters of Central Appalachia
Norton, VA Calendar , 1147 Laurel Ave. SW , Norton
6:00 pm
Saturday April 11
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Saturday Open Play Game – North 40 Action Sports Facility – Norton
North 40 Airsoft, LLC , 4418 Flanary Cv Rd , Norton
11:00 am
Saturday April 18
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2026 Town of Wise Jeep Jamboree
309 E Main St , Wise
3:00 pm
Friday April 24
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RAGS AND RICHES
The University of Virginia's College at Wise , 1 College Avenue , Wise
12:00 pm
Saturday April 25
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SpongeBob the Musical
Union High School , 2 Champions Ave , Big Stone Gap
7:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is an emergency vehicle on US-23 S reported...
There is an emergency vehicle on US-23 S reported at 1:02 PM.
"Fire vehicle on scene" (Nextdoor )
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Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Appalachia. Apply here.
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Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Norton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Appalachia here.
🗞 Nearby News
Big Stone Gap
- Northwestern (Iowa) and Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.) Highlight 2026 NAIA Men's Basketball All-American and Coach of the Year Honors (naia.org)
Gate City
- Spanberger considering assault weapons ban, other gun restrictions (whro.org)
Ok Appalachia! 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: Because all the fans leave. (Thank you Shirley J. F. for sending it in!)
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