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Abingdon, Virginia is located in Washington County. Zip codes in Abingdon, VA include 24210, 24211, and 24212. More Abingdon information.

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Gala benefits Cancer Outreach

Quite often you'll see charity organizations organize galas to bring in money. But when members of the community organize the event as a way of saying thank you, it makes it a little more special.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

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Area Legislators Unsure of How They Will Vote on BVU Independence Bid

Area lawmakers aren't yet willing to embrace a controversial plan that would allow Bristol Virginia Utilities to form an independent, public authority.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

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Proposed King College school of medicine would be built in Washington County, Va.

BRISTOL, Tenn. - A proposed King College school of medicine would be built in Washington County, Va., King President Greg Jordan said.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

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Straten defeats incumbent McCrady for Taylor District seat

With a margin of just 17 votes, Republican Joe Straten beat incumbent Democrat Jack McCrady for the Taylor District seat on the Washington County Board of Supervisors, according to unofficial totals late Tuesday.

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Sun Nov 01, 2009

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Christensen leads charge in promoting Southwest Virginia culture,...

Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Oct. 29--ABINGDON, Va. -- If you ask Todd Christensen's boss at the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, he'll tell you Christensen has "led the charge" behind the cultural heritage tourism movement in Southwest Virginia.

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Sat Oct 31, 2009

Telegraph Herald

Depression-era Hopes & Dreams

Mike Ostroski plays Lennie and Ashley Campos plays Curley's wife in the Barter Theater touring production of Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men," at Five Flags Theater.

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Thu Oct 29, 2009

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UPDATED: Abingdon woman accused on 10 counts of child rape

An Abingdon woman was arrested Tuesday after police accused her of raping her live-in girlfriend's young daughter at least 11 times in three years.

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Wed Oct 28, 2009

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Washington County, Va., supervisors puzzle over how to handle motorcycle track complaints

BY DEBRA McCOWN BRISTOL HERALD COURIER ABINGDON, Va. - The Washington County Board of Supervisors discussed noise ordinances, zoning and business permits Tuesday in trying to resolve conflict over a motorcycle racing track on Providence Road.

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SWVA Today

Blue Ridge Job Corps celebrates earned respect

Friday's forecast called for rain, but sun shone abundantly through a deep blue sky on a late-morning gathering in front of the main Blue Ridge Job Corps building.

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Tue Oct 27, 2009

SmythNews.com

Stimulus funds come through for bridge work

Two bridges carrying motorists across Bear Creek on Route 617, or Flowing Springs Road, and Route 622, or Bear Creek Road, are among the five in Smyth County set for repairs paid for with stimulus dollars.

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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Mr. E. Garland Brown, Sr.

LEBANON, Va. - Mr. E. Garland Brown, Sr., age 85, of Lebanon, Va., passed away Sunday morning in an Abingdon, Va., hospital.

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Sun Oct 25, 2009

TriCities.com

The Bristol Blotter

Oct. 17 * After assaulting her teacher during class at an Old Abingdon Highway church, a "disorderly" woman left in a maroon Nissan toward Lee Highway.

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Fri Oct 23, 2009

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Fake agents arrest wrong woman in Bristol

A woman accused of skipping bond was handcuffed, sexually assaulted during a strip search and hauled off to jail Oct.

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Wed Oct 21, 2009

SmythNews.com

Community mourns Warren; funeral set for Saturday

The Marion Town Council is mourning the loss of one of its members while a family is grieving from a second sudden death in a matter of months.

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Tue Oct 20, 2009

SWVA Today

Sheriffa s Office gets moved

By CAITLIN SULLIVAN/Staff The sheriff was still settling into his new digs last week.

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Mon Oct 19, 2009

TriCities.com

Cave House Crossroads

For nearly 38 years, crafters have converged in an antebellum home on Main Street.

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Sat Oct 17, 2009

TriCities

Star Museum Has Plenty to Say About Silent Film Stars

The Star Museum in Abingdon, Va., is filled with memorabilia from the film industry.

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Thu Oct 15, 2009

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Washington County, Va., Supervisors To Study Merger With BVU

ABINGDON, Va. - The Washington County Board of Supervisors is considering a merger of the county's water and sewer service authority with the Bristol Virginia Utilities, which offers similar services in some of the county's southern areas.

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Wed Oct 14, 2009

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Water, Sewer, School Measures Approved in Washington Co. Va.

The Washington County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved three big essentials at Tuesday's regular meeting: a water plant expansion, a sewer agreement and money for school renovations.

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Mon Oct 12, 2009

TriCities

Region concerned about spread of H1N1 virus

BRISTOL, Va. - In recent months throughout Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee, one of the most frightening words isn't a word at all.

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