What's up Copper Creek! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 51.
- Thursday: Sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 48 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
Tuesday October 6 - Lee High Generals vs Gate City Blue Devils →
Gate City High School, 178 Harry Fry Dr, Gate City
5:30 pm - Town Council Workshop Meeting →
TOWN HALL, 505 E 5th St S, Big Stone Gap
6:30 pm Wednesday October 7 - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Amendment to the Scott County Zoning Ordinance →
Scott County, VA Calendar, 190 Beech Street, Gate City
9:00 am - Notice of Public Hearing: Proposed Amendment to the Scott County Public Procurement Ordinance →
Scott County, VA Calendar, 190 Beech Street, Gate City
9:00 am - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: The Scott County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a Rezoning Application submitted by VFP. →
Scott County, VA Calendar, 190 Beech Street, Gate City
9:00 am - Board of Supervisors Meeting →
Scott County, VA Calendar, 190 Beech Street, Gate City
9:00 am - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Amendment to the Scott County Subdivision Ordinance →
Scott County, VA Calendar, 190 Beech Street, Gate City
9:00 am Thursday October 8 - Halloween Bingo
Scott County Public Library, 297 West Jackson Street, Gate City - Duffield Elementary Outreach
Scott County Public Library, 297 West Jackson Street, Gate City Saturday October 10 - Junior Sisk: Blue Highway Fest 2026 →
Bullitt Park, 301 E 1st St N, Big Stone Gap
7:00 pm Monday October 12 - Columbus Day - All Offices Closed →
Scott County, VA Calendar, 190 Beech Street, Gate City
8:00 am Tuesday October 13 - Advanced Crochet Class
Scott County Public Library, 297 West Jackson Street, Gate City
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🗞 Nearby News
Big Stone Gap
- ▶︎Madison honors athletic legends, 1973 state champions with Hall of Fame induction (pjrnews.com)
Norton
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- Bristol Tennessee-Virginia Realtors donate emergency preparedness kits (wcyb.com)
- Women's volleyball falls to UVA Wise on the road (morganton.com)
Ok Copper Creek! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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