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Johnston Memorial Hospital Expands to Meet Needs
Johnston Memorial Hospital began in 1905 as a 12-bed facility and has grown to become a major medical center for Southwest Virginia. Now it has grown even more.
A new 350,000-square-foot, $135 million hospital opened in June 2011 along the south side of Interstate 81, between exits 19 and 21 in Abingdon. The four-story, 116-bed medical center is now being used instead of the long-standing JMH building that served the community well for many years in downtown Abingdon.
"Our general... Read More »
Washington County Education Offers Wide Variety of Options
Students, please take your seats. Today’s lesson is: Washington County offers top-notch education opportunities at all levels of learning, including a strong public school system and a variety of colleges.
Washington County School System
Quality education begins with the youngest students, and Washington County School System ensures that students will receive a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment, which challenges all students to achieve their own maximum potential... Read More »
Small-Town Charm, Progressive Thinking Make Abingdon Well-Rounded
Abingdon is such a nice town that many of its 8,000 natives never leave at all, except for college or military service.
Small-town charm comes naturally here, with picture-perfect streets bordered by red-brick sidewalks and beautifully restored historic structures. A Victorian home might neighbor a Federal-style building on one side and a 1940s bungalow on the other. Somehow, the mix is harmonious.
Houses from the 18th and early 19th centuries blend peacefully together in the downtown district... Read More »
Abingdon's Climate, Culture and Recreational Options Make it a 'Best Place' for Retirees
Rest easy: Abingdon continues to grow in status as a retirement destination.
In fact, Where to Retire magazine has praised Abingdon for being an undiscovered haven. Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal featured the town as an ideal retirement community, pointing out its stunning vistas, thriving arts community and charming downtown. The Wall Street Journal also pointed out that the city has abundant natural resources and a mild climate.
For recreation, the community features the Abingdon Senior... Read More »
Abingdon Real Estate Market
Finding the perfect home and neighborhood takes some searching. The payoff? A home tailored to your needs, whether that means a big backyard for the kids or a chic city loft in the heart of downtown.
Let us make the search simpler with some real estate research tools. Check out Abingdon's most recent average home listing prices below. Click on the chart to see the city's most popular neighborhoods, ask questions about local market trends and search listings of homes for sale.... Read More »
