🌱 How a quiet Virginia foundation helps keep Abingdon’s art scene thriving

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In today's newsletter:

• How a quiet Virginia foundation helps keep Abingdon’s art scene thriving
• How an Arizona skincare CEO ended up indicted in Abingdon federal court
• Which Abingdon athlete just dropped 36 in tournament play?

Also on today's calendar: Abingdon InSpire and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Colder; morning snow flurries, with a high of 34 and low of 29 degrees.
• Friday: Chilly with snow, 1-2", temps: high: 41, low: 31.
• Saturday: Chilly with clouds and sun, with a high of 41 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. George J. & Effie L. Seay Foundation (insidephilanthropy.com) — Abingdon residents should know the William King Museum of Art is one of just a few arts groups currently receiving support from the George J. & Effie L. Seay Foundation. This Virginia-focused funder backs human services, education, and arts programs statewide, offering single-year grants typically between $5,000 and $20,000, with applications due March 1 via Bank of America’s platform.
   

2. CEO arrested abroad, indicted in VA; charged with introducing adulterated devices and unapproved drug into commerce (wvva.com) — Federal prosecutors in Abingdon say a grand jury has indicted an Arizona-based CEO on fraud and product safety charges tied to allegedly unapproved skincare devices and a new drug. The case, now in federal court in the Western District of Virginia, stems from a multi-year investigation and recent arrest abroad, with the defendant presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
   

3. Prison officials tell judge ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO is competent to stand trial (heraldcourier.com) — Abingdon sports fans may notice local high school teams and athletes highlighted in the site’s related links, including a big 36-point night from Abingdon’s Trivette and wins for Abingdon squads. The main story, however, covers a national criminal case involving the former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO being deemed competent for trial.
   

4. State, local officials discuss community's water quality  concerns (timesnews.net) — Abingdon’s Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water is reassuring nearby Scott County residents that public water systems, which the Abingdon field office oversees, are currently in compliance with safety standards despite concerns about childhood cancer cases. At a Gate City Town Council meeting, officials detailed frequent testing, strict reporting rules, and offered to help residents learn how to properly test their own water.
   

📸 Around Abingdon

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Abingdon

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Jingle All The Way
  Barter Theatre, 127 W Main St, Abingdon
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday December 15

• Abingdon InSpire
  Jubilee House Retreat Center , 822 E Main St , Abingdon
  6:30 pm

Tuesday December 16

• IBN Coffee Connection - Abingdon VA
  Rendezvous International Café , 211 W Main St , Abingdon
  9:00 am

Wednesday December 17

• Feeding Southwest Virginia – Abingdon
  Feeding Southwest Virginia , Abingdon , Abingdon
  10:00 am

Thursday December 18

• Jingle All The Way
  Barter Theatre , 127 W Main St , Abingdon
  10:00 am

Monday December 22

• Abingdon InSpire
  Jubilee House Retreat Center , 822 E Main St , Abingdon
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• 55+ Club, Cookie Swap
  Russell County Public Library , 248 Main St , Lebanon
  1:00 pm
• Creative Thursdays
  Russell County Public Library , 248 Main St , Lebanon
  3:30 pm
• Laser Cut Acrylic Ornaments
  Art Lab Digital Lab Abingdon, VA 24210
  4:30 pm
• Basketball: Girls MS vs. Chilhowie (Away)
  Chilhowie Middle School
  5:30 pm
• Wrestling: MS vs. Holston (Away)
  Holston High School
  6:00 pm
• Basketball: Boys MS vs. Chilhowie (Away)
  Chilhowie Middle School
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Missing our boy Spencer from Overlook Drive off of Porterfield Highway.
  Currently not wearing a collar. If seen please notify us right away! (Nextdoor Black Holler)
• Intoxicated person reported near the Bargain House
  https://h5.newsbreak.com/mp/crime/audio?id=46266_1765377284_rzggsoff&s=a15&share_destination_id=MjIxMzg5OTM4LTE3NjUzODA0MjAzMzQ=&pd=0EyvdSZ1&hl=en_US… (Nextdoor Glenrochie)

• Bojangles' Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Bojangles Team Member - Abingdon, VA - 441 in Abingdon. Apply here.
• AMT Engineering posted a job opening for Senior Construction Inspector - Transportation in Abingdon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Abingdon here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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