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🌱 How a Big Stone Gap child’s death fits alarming gun statistics

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Big Stone Gap child’s death fits alarming gun statistics

Also on today's calendar: Union Half Marathon & Relay and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 77, low: 59.
  • Friday: Showers around in the p.m., with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Data: Big Stone Gap accidental shooting 35th in the US this year (supertalk929.com) — A 4-year-old boy from Big Stone Gap died after finding a loaded gun in his parents’ bedroom, becoming part of national statistics on accidental shootings involving children. Advocates cite this case while highlighting how unsecured firearms drive child gun deaths and felony charges now facing the Wise County parents.
   

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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 )
  • McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Crew Team Member Virginia in Big Stone Gap. Apply here.
  • Centra Healthcare Solutions posted a job opening for Physical Therapist (PT) - Must Be Licensed in Big Stone Gap. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Big Stone Gap here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gate City

  • Spanberger considering assault weapons ban, other gun restrictions (whro.org)

Bristol

  • Wonderful Wednesday at Milligan keeps student morale up (wjhl.com)
  • Bristol Food City 500 Fantasy NASCAR Front Runner Rankings (ifantasyrace.com)
  • Republicans propose gas tax holiday in Virginia (wcyb.com)

Ok Big Stone Gap! 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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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Big Stone Gap

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

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Big Stone Gap

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