Another Area Department Store Is Closing. Kmart In Abingdon At Towne Centre Drive Is Included Among 45 Stores And 18 Sears Locations That Are Set To Close In Late January Of Next Year. According To Sears Holdings, Eligible Associates Impacted By The Closures Will Receive Severance And Will Have The Opportunity To Apply For Open Positions At Area Kmart And Sears Stores. Liquidation Sales Will Begin At The Abingdon Location As Early As November 9th.