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🌱 Bristol community remembers the life of Carrie Rebecca Johnson
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In today's newsletter:
- Bristol community remembers the life of Carrie Rebecca Johnson
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Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.
- Thursday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 80, low: 54.
- Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Carrie Rebecca Johnson (williamsonsource.com) — Bristol is mourning the loss of 84-year-old Carrie Rebecca Johnson, a longtime nurse and member of State Street United Methodist Church. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service Saturday, April 4, at Oak Hill Memorial Park in Kingsport. Her loved ones suggest memorial donations to the State Street United Methodist Church Memorial Fund in her honor. 
📸 Around Bristol
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Upcoming Events in
Bristol
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Crochet Club - Bristol Public Library
Bristol, VA Calendar , 701 Goode Street , Bristol
5:30 pm -
City Offices Closed - Good Friday
Bristol, VA Calendar Bristol, VA 24201
8:00 am -
Outdoor Track: Boys Varsity vs. John S. Battle (Home)
Virginia High School
4:00 pm -
Outdoor Track: Boys MS vs. Wallace Middle (Home)
Virginia High School
4:00 pm -
Baseball: MS vs. Chilhowie (Away)
Chilhowie Middle School
5:30 pm -
Tennis: Boys Varsity vs. Castlewood (Away)
Castlewood High School
4:30 pm -
Baseball: JV vs. Tazewell (Home)
Boyce Cox Field
4:30 pm -
Baseball: Varsity vs. Tazewell (Home)
Boyce Cox Field
7:00 pm
Thursday April 2
Friday April 3
Monday April 6
Tuesday April 7
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🗓 Events Nearby
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IBN Biz Lunch - Bristol VA
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen , 1545 Old Airport Rd , Bristol
12:00 pm -
Tours at Four | FREE Public Tour of Points of Departure
William King Museum of Art Abingdon, VA 24210
4:00 pm -
MAGIC HUNKS® AUSTRALIA TAKEOVER BRISTOL, VA USA!!!
Axe and Ale House , 155 Moore St , Bristol
8:00 pm -
MAGIC HUNKS® AUSTRALIA TAKEOVER BRISTOL ,VA USA!!!
Axe and Ale House , 155 Moore St , Bristol
8:00 pm
Thursday April 2
Friday April 3
Wednesday April 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Be careful Bristol Neighbors there's a blue pickup knocking on doors selling meat.
Very sketchy. Becareful they came to my door. They said there delivery guys, I got the feeling it was stolen goods. (Nextdoor Bristol, VA) - Looking to purchase an affordable and working push mower.
Also looking for someone that can get my current push mower running. It starts up but then sputters and dies....probably just a carburetor cleaning. (Nextdoor Bristol, VA)
- Elwood Staffing posted a job opening for Machine Operators in Bristol. Apply here.
- Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Bristol. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bristol here.
🗞 Nearby News
Abingdon
- HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: Abingdon earns sweep over John Battle at The Meadows (heraldcourier.com)
- Health Care Training Simulation Lab Opens in VA Higher Ed Center (jems.com)
- WINNERS & LOSERS: boohoo to beat view; Abingdon Health wins deals (marketscreener.com)
Lebanon
- VA announces winners of the 2025 Veterans Health Administration Patient Experience Awards (va.gov)
- Late rally lifts VMI past ETSU, 5-4, snapping Bucs' win streak (wjhl.com)
Damascus
- If You Love The Outdoors, You Owe It To Yourself To Visit This Incredible Small Town In Virginia (familydestinationsguide.com)
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-- 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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