Creeper Trail Watauga Road Project Information

The Virginia Creeper Trail Watauga Road Parking Lot and Entrance Road Project will begin on Monday, July 1, 2019. Please use caution in this area during the construction. Flagmen will be onsite during phases of the construction to assist with passing. The project is scheduled to be completed in 120 days, weather permitting. Questions or concerns about the project should be addressed through the Abingdon Parks and Outdoor Recreation Office at (276) 492-2144.

*The current Watauga Road Parking Lot will continue to stay open during the construction.

APD Call Log June 17-24, 2019

Green Spring Road/Cummings Street Paving Notice

Starting Sunday, June 30, 2019, construction contractors plan to start the Cummings Street paving operations. The paving operations will continue nightly from approximately 9:00pm to 5:00am until complete unless impacted by weather. The contractors expect to finish the morning of Wednesday, July 3, 2019.

*In the event of inclement weather, no paving will occur over the holiday weekend.

APD Call Log June 10-17, 2019

The Abingdon Police Department is hiring!

The Town of Abingdon, Virginia Police Department is currently accepting applications to fill a vacancy in the patrol division for the position of Patrol Officer.

The most desirable applicant will: be a United States citizen, be at least twenty-one years of age, possess a high school diploma or GED, be in good physical condition, have vision correctable to 20/20, possess a valid Virginia Driver’s License and a good driving record with a positive point balance.

Base Salary is $32,000.00, DOE, along with an excellent benefits package.

Applications are ONLY available at the Abingdon Police Department, located at 425 West Main Street, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Application packages WILL NOT be mailed to potential applicants.

Application Deadline:  Friday, July 12, 2019 at 4:30 PM.

Preference will be given to applicants currently possessing DCJS law enforcement officer certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Town of Abingdon is an equal opportunity employer; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

APD Call Log June 3-10, 2019

APD Call Log May 27-June 3, 2019