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Covington, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Covington! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • When can Covington fans catch the Elkton Bears at Casey Field?
  • How the new Christmas Mother will support Covington families this season

Also on today's calendar: FREE WEBINAR | "Under a Golden Sky: The Mosaics of Florence Baptistry" and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Sunday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Elkton Bears Bring Semi-Pro Football To Casey Field (virginianreview.com) — Covington’s Casey Field is getting a new tenant as the Elkton Bears semi-pro football team makes the stadium its home, giving local fans another way to enjoy live football. Under new, very young ownership, the Bears have already opened their season with a win and will host home games in Covington with 5 p.m. kickoffs and 4 p.m. gate openings.
   

• Akers Named 2026 Christmas Mother, Carries Message Of 'Hope & Joy' (virginianreview.com) — Covington families will again be served by the Alleghany Highlands Christmas Mother program, now led by longtime local photographer Lisa Crawford Akers. As the 2026 Christmas Mother, she’ll help coordinate holiday assistance for residents in Covington, Clifton Forge, Iron Gate and Alleghany County, relying on community donations to support hundreds of local families in need.
   

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  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Covington. Apply here.
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Covington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Covington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Clifton Forge

  • Mountain Gateway Community College secures state grant to support rural mental health services (wfxrtv.com)

Lexington

  • Apple Day Returns to the Jackson House Museum (vmi.edu)
  • Sport Horse Nationals finds a home in Wilmington (wnewsj.com)
  • Arlington Puts Bid for Red Line Service Before Legislature (bankerandtradesman.com)

Salem

  • Roanoke community joins fight against ALS this Saturday (wfxrtv.com)

Ok Covington! 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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Covington

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.