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π± Which Chilhowie standouts earned regional attention alongside NFL stars?
And check out Candy Cane Lane on the Chilhowie Patch calendar

Good morning Chilhowie! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. βοΈ
In today's newsletter:
- Which Chilhowie standouts earned regional attention alongside NFL stars?
- Which Chilhowie standouts are popping up in recent regional roundups?
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? π€ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Chilhowiefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Colder; morning snow flurries, with a high of 32 and low of 26 degrees.
- Friday: Cold with snow, 1-2", temps: high: 36, low: 30.
- Saturday: Chilly with periods of sun, with a high of 39 and low of 19 degrees. βοΈ Brr!
π° News we're reading
β’ 10 months after Super Bowl, Mahomes and Hurts struggle in historic week of turnovers (heraldcourier.com) β Local sports fans will notice several shout-outs to Chilhowie athletes tucked into this NFL-focused story, including girls basketball tournament wins and standout performances in recent high school roundups. The main article examines a historically turnover-heavy week in the NFL, with Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, and several defenses struggling or shining in ways that could reshape playoff races.
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β’ Prison officials tell judge ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO is competent to stand trial (heraldcourier.com) β Chilhowie sports fans may notice several local athletes highlighted in the siteβs βpeople are also readingβ high school roundups, even though the main story here is a national AP report on the former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO being ruled competent for a federal sexβtrafficking trial. The Chilhowie mentions are in related links, not the primary article focus.
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π Events Nearby
- Candy Cane Lane
Marion Elementary Marion, VA 24354
5:30 pm - Elf Jr, The Musical
The Lincoln Theatre , 117 E Main St , Marion
3:30 pm - Elf the Musical JR. Marion
The Lincoln Theatre , 117 E Main St , Marion
7:00 pm - Zak Saltz Band
Smyth County Moose Lodge #1004 , 263 Chestnut Ridge Rd , Marion
8:00 pm - Glade Spring Storytime
Glade Spring Library , 305 N Glade St , Glade Spring
10:30 am - Community Day
Glade Spring Library , 305 N Glade St , Glade Spring
11:30 am - Art & Audio
Glade Spring Library , 305 N Glade St , Glade Spring
4:00 pm - Friendsmas Girl Dinner
MVMT: A Boutique Fitness Studio , 223 E Main St , Marion
6:00 pm - A Christmas Story (1983) at Friday Flix
The Lincoln Theatre , 117 E Main St , Marion
7:00 pm - A Christmas Story (1983) at Friday Flixs
The Lincoln Theatre , 117 E Main St , Marion
7:00 pm - Christmas with The Isaacs
117 E Main St , Marion
7:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Saturday December 13
Wednesday December 17
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Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Utilities Service, LLC posted a job opening for Trimmer Climber-NON-UNION - No Experience Required in Chilhowie. Apply here.
- Smyth County Public Schools posted a job opening for CMS - Technology Education Teacher (SY 25-26) - Anticipated in Chilhowie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chilhowie here.
π Nearby News
Marion
- Marion celebrates 30 years as Virginia Main Street Community (wcyb.com)
Damascus
- Trump's high-stakes gamble: How Ahmad Al-Sharaa became Washington's most unexpected partner (weeklyblitz.net)
- Inlay of metal on steel Crossword Clue (tryhardguides.com)
Abingdon
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