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Covington, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Covington! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • When Covington will collect your loose leaves this fall.
  • How Covington police handled the online threat to Jeter Watson
  • How a Covington Hardee’s visit helped local Special Olympics athletes.

Also on today's calendar: Homeschool Connect at the Y!.

Today's riddle: What's black & white and read all over? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Virginia election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Saturday: Not as warm but pleasant, temps: high: 67, low: 46.
  • Sunday: Delightful with some sun, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City of Covington to Begin Fall Leaf Collection (virginianreview.com) — Covington residents will soon see city crews collecting loose leaves from November through December, with clear rules on where to place piles and what debris to avoid. You can also set out up to ten bags of leaves with normal trash pickup through December 31, helping keep streets and storm drains clear this fall.
   

2. Covington police identify suspect in online school threats against elementary school (wsls.com) — Covington officials say they’ve identified and located a suspect behind an online threat targeting Jeter Watson Elementary School, and police report there is no active danger to students or staff. An outside agency tipped off Covington officers, who quickly investigated, confirmed the suspect lacked immediate access to weapons, and plan extra police presence at the school to reassure families.
   

3. Sheriff's office, Hardee's team up to help Special Olympics (therecorderonline.com) — A recent fundraiser at the Covington Hardee’s, supported by the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office, brought in $1,533 for Special Olympics of Virginia. Local officers and store staff collected donations as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run, with ongoing coupon-book incentives and Area 18 athletes preparing for upcoming regional competitions.
   

4. MGCC President Dr. John Rainone Inducted into Southern New Hampshire University's Alumni Hall of Fame (virginianreview.com) — Mountain Gateway Community College president Dr. John Rainone has been honored with Southern New Hampshire University’s Founders Award, recognizing his decades of leadership in higher education. MGCC, supported in part by the City of Covington and neighboring localities, continues to focus on workforce development and student success that directly benefits residents across the Alleghany Highlands.
   

5. Applications Open for $11.8 Million in Rural Mobile and Hybrid Care Grants (pcpatriot.com) — New grant funding could help bring mobile and hybrid health care services directly to Covington residents as part of an $11.8 million rural health initiative. Providers serving the Roanoke Valley–Alleghany region, including the City of Covington, can apply by November 23 for support to launch mobile clinics, telehealth kiosks, and other technology-enabled care models.
   

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Covington

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