Newcomer Information

The Washington County Chamber of Commerce is located at:
1 Government Center Place, Suite D, Abingdon, VA
Telephone:(276) 628.8141
Email: chamber@bvu.net

The Chamber provides maps of the area, extra telephone books, brochures on area attractions, business directories, lists of Community organizations, churches, industries, and apartments. Also the homes magazine (local realtors listing) are available every month.

VOTING

Residents may register to vote Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Registrars office located at:
Registrars office
1 Government Center Place, Suite A, Abingdon, VA
Telephone (276) 676-6227


LICENSE PLATES

Newcomers must purchase license plates within 30 days of establishing residence in Virginia at:
The Division of Motor Vehicles
25552 Lee Highway, Abingdon
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 – 12:30
Telephone: 866-368-5463

Washington County Treasurer’s Office - DMV Select:
1 Government Center Place, Abingdon, VA
Telephone: (276) 676-6272.


DRIVERS LICENSE

New residents must apply for a drivers license within 30 days of establishing resident in Virginia at:
The Division of Motor Vehicles
25552 Lee Highway, Abingdon
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Telephone: 866-368-5463

New Virginia residents must pass an eye test and surrender their valid driver’s license from another state.


WASHINGTON COUNTY DOG TAGS

All dogs four months or older must have a county dog tag. You must provide proof of your dog’s rabies vaccination signed by a licensed veterinarian. The charge is $7.00 female dog, male dog $7.00, spayed and neutered $4.00.

Dog Tags may be purchased at:
The Washington County Treasurer’s Office
1 Government Center Place, Suite B, Abingdon, VA
Telephone: (276) 676-6272.


TOWN INFORMATION

  • Town of Abingdon
    133 West Main Street, Abingdon
    (276) 628-3167
  • Town of Damascus
    Laurel Avenue, Damascus
    (276) 475-3831
  • Town of Glade Spring
    113 East Glade Street
    (276) 429-5134

ELECTRIC SERVICE

To establish new service:

  • Appalachian Power Company 1-877-237-2886
  • Bristol Virginia Utilities (southwestern portion of Washington County) (276) 669-4112

NATURAL GAS

  • ATMOS ENERGY 888-824-3434

WATER SERVICE

  • Abingdon, Damascus and Glade Spring
    Washington County Service Authority
    25122 Regal Drive, Abingdon, Virginia
    Telephone: (276) 628-7151
  • Southwestern portion of Washington County
    Bristol Virginia Utilities
    Telephone: (276) 669-4112

SEWER

  • Abingdon (276) 628-4114
  • Damascus (276) 475-3831
  • Glade Spring (276) 429-5134

TRASH PICKUP

  • Washington County Waste Management
    (423) 323-7143
  • BFI 1-800-551-3747
  • Abingdon (276) 628-2361
  • Damascus (276) 475-3831
  • Glade Spring (276) 429-5134

TELEPHONE SERVICE/TELEVISION CABLE/INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS

RECREATION

  • Harry Coomes Recreation Center
    300 Stanley Street
    Abingdon, Virginia 24210
    Telephone: (276) 623-5279
  • Washington County Recreation Department
    www.washcova.com
    1 Government Center Place
    Abingdon, Virginia 24210
    Telephone: (276) 676-6212

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Washington County School Board
812 Thompson Drive
Abingdon, Virginia 24210
Telephone: (276) 739-3000


PUBLIC LIBRARY

Washington County Public Library
Corner of Valley and Oak Hill Streets
Abingdon, Virginia 24210
Telephone: (276) 676-6222
www.wcpl.net
(branch locations in Damascus, Glade Spring, Hayters Gap & Mendota)


DAILY NEWSPAPERS

(HOME DELIVERY)
Bristol Herald Courier
Telephone: (276)628-6632


WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS

  • Washington County News
    Telephone: (276)669-2181