🌱 How a $233,191 grant will reshape downtown West Jefferson’s infrastructure

Good morning to you West Jefferson! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a $233,191 grant will reshape downtown West Jefferson’s infrastructure
• How to make the most of fall right here in West Jefferson

Also on today's calendar: 580 WKSK Live Old Time and Bluegrass Show: Crooked Road Ramblers and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 45.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 47 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Governor Stein Announces $5 Million to Strengthen Small Businesses in Western North Carolina (wataugaonline.com) — West Jefferson is set to receive $233,191 in state infrastructure funding to repair and upgrade systems serving the downtown commercial area, supporting small business recovery after Hurricane Helene. The grant is part of a $5 million package for western North Carolina communities, aimed at strengthening Main Streets, improving resilience, and keeping local economies open for business.
   

• I'm From the South and This Small Blue Ridge Mountain Town Is My Absolute Favorite Place to See Fall Foliage (travelandleisure.com) — If you’re planning fall adventures close to home, this guide spotlights West Jefferson’s leaf-peeping hikes, waterfall walks, and scenic overlooks, plus its downtown murals, galleries, and restaurants. It also highlights local favorites like Ashe County Cheese, Boondocks, and the restored West Jefferson Hotel, giving residents and visitors ideas for staycations and ways to support local businesses this season.
   

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📸 Around West Jefferson

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Jefferson

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3

• Ola Belle Reed Festival →
  Lansing Creeper Trail Park, 114 S Big Horse Creek Rd, Lansing
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1

• Vaya Health Training @ Ashe County Public Library
  Ashe County Public Library, 148 Library Drive, West Jefferson
  10:30 am

Saturday October 3

• 580 WKSK Live Old Time and Bluegrass Show: Crooked Road Ramblers →
  Ashe Civic Center, 962 Mt Jefferson Rd, West Jefferson
  11:00 am
• Red Dog Bar & Bistro →
  Red Dog Bar & Bistro, 203 East 1st Street, West Jefferson
  9:00 pm
• Wayward Blues & Co. at Red Dog Bar & Bistro →
  Red Dog Bar & Bistro, 203 East 1st Street, West Jefferson
  9:00 pm
• Red Dog Bar & Bistro West Jefferson, NC →
  Red Dog Bar & Bistro, 203 East 1st Street, West Jefferson
  9:00 pm
• Wayward Blues at Red Dog Bar & Bistro →
  Red Dog Bar & Bistro, 203 East 1st Street, West Jefferson
  9:00 pm

Monday October 5

• Missoula Children's Theatre Residency →
  Ashe Civic Center, 962 Mt Jefferson Rd, West Jefferson
  3:30 pm

Friday October 9

• Downtown West Jefferson Gallery Crawl →
  West Jefferson NC
  5:00 pm
• Wilkes Central at Ashe County →
  Ashe County High School, 184 Campus Drive, West Jefferson
  7:30 pm

Saturday October 10

• Missoula Children's Theatre presents "The Little Mermaid" →
  Ashe Civic Center, 962 Mt Jefferson Rd, West Jefferson
  3:00 pm

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📣 West Jefferson Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1

• Hearty Harvest: Canning Soups & Meats →
  N.C. Cooperative Extension - Ashe County Center, 134 Government Circle, Jefferson

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The N.
  C. Wildlife Resources Commission has begun carrying out its 10 year Hurricane Helene restoration plan for Pisgah and Nantahala national forests. The… (Nextdoor )

• Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Jefferson. Apply here.
• Harris Teeter posted a job opening for Full Time Grocery Management Assistant in Boone. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Jefferson here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Boone

• Boone Town Council denies Walk at Boone rezoning request (wataugademocrat.com)
• 1190 Grandview Drive Ext, Boone, NC 28607 (redfin.com)
• 310 Clay Hodges Rd #5, Boone, NC 28607 (redfin.com)

Blowing Rock

• BRAHM celebrating 15th anniversary with Community Day on Oct. 1 (wataugademocrat.com)

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Ok West Jefferson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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