🌱 How two New Castle teens twirled their way to parade glory

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In today's newsletter:

• How two New Castle teens twirled their way to parade glory

Also on today's calendar: Family Paint Party.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Not as hot with a few showers, temps: high: 84, low: 68.
• Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• FROM THE ARCHIVES: Hard work pays off for twirlers (newcastlerecord.com) — Two New Castle teens, April Marshall and Rebecca Goss, are highlighted for their dedication to the Southernettes Baton Corps, which recently captured top honors in New Castle's Lions Club Christmas Parade. The archived feature recalls their intense practice schedule, multiple regional parade wins, and upcoming performances and competitions that once showcased Craig County talent across western Virginia.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Castle

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• Justin Moore →
  Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 17
• Family Paint Party →
  Hanging Rock Tavern, 1790 Thompson Memorial Dr, Salem
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• SWVA Pride Fest 2026 - "Celebrating 5 Years of Pride" →
  Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 10
• Volleyball (H) - Roanoke Catholic - 5:30pm
  Central Academy Middle School Fincastle, VA 24090
  5:30 pm
• Football (H) - Glenvar - 6:00pm
  Central Academy Middle School Fincastle, VA 24090
  6:00 pm
• Back to School Night
  Breckinridge Elementary School Fincastle, VA 24090
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Lord Botetourt at Magna Vista →
  1435 Roanoke Rd, Daleville
  7:00 pm
Monday September 14
• Fincastle Friends of the Library Meeting →
  11 Academy Street, Fincastle
  1:00 pm
• Volleyball (A) - Craig - 5:30pm
  Central Academy Middle School Fincastle, VA 24090
  5:30 pm
• Planning Commission →
  57 S. Center Dr., Daleville
  6:00 pm
• Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting →
  57 S. Center Dr., Daleville
  6:30 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Historic Greenfield Advisory Council →
  57 S. Center Drive, Daleville
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  A cat who went missing in Salem, VA, has been safely reunited with their family after 44 minutes. Message from Finder: "This poor kitty was sitting… (Nextdoor North of New Castle)
• Recovery strengthens the foundation for the home🏡, the heart 💝, and the hope 🌻we all need to keep going.
  Learn how #RecoveryIsPossible for everyone samhsa.gov/recovery For local resources visit: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/roanoke/overdose-prevention… (Nextdoor )

• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in New Castle. Apply here.
• Mondelez International posted a job opening for Full-time Nabisco Merchandiser/Order Writer in Salem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Castle here.

🗞 Nearby News

Salem

• Olde Salem Days returns for 46th year (salemtimes-register.com)
• Salem Chamber to host inaugural State of the City breakfast (salemtimes-register.com)
• Salem Media To Honor Charlie Kirk With One-Year Anniversary Special. (insideradio.com)

Roanoke

• City of Roanoke approves purchase of former Ole Monterey Golf Course Property (wsls.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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