🌱 How new veteran suicide prevention funding will reach Norton residents

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In today's newsletter:

• How new veteran suicide prevention funding will reach Norton residents

Also on today's calendar: Saturday Open Play Game and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
• Friday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, temps: high: 76, low: 60.
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 64 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Warner, Kaine Announce $4 Million to Support Veteran Suicide Prevention Efforts Across Virginia (senate.gov) — New federal funding will help expand veteran suicide prevention services that specifically include Norton among many Virginia communities. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced more than $4.1 million for eight organizations that will connect veterans and families with mental health care, outreach, and crisis support. Local veterans can also directly access help anytime through the national Veterans Crisis Line.
   

📸 Around Norton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Norton

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 6
• Town Council Workshop Meeting →
  TOWN HALL, 505 E 5th St S, Big Stone Gap
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Morning Yoga Flow Classes →
  Norton, VA Calendar, 1147 Laurel Ave. SW, Norton
  9:00 am
• High Knob Hellbender 10K →
  Norton, VA Calendar, 115 8th Street SW, Norton
  10:00 am
• Saturday Open Play Game →
  North 40 Airsoft, Flanary Ave SE, Norton
  11:00 am
• Saturday Open Play Game – North 40 Action Sports Facility – Norton →
  North 40 Airsoft, Flanary Ave SE, Norton
  11:00 am
• Live Music at the Country Cabin – Norton →
  Country Cabin, 6034 Kent Junction Rd, Norton
  7:30 pm
• Live Music at the Country Cabin →
  Country Cabin, 6034 Kent Junction Rd, Norton
  7:30 pm
Monday October 5
• Meeting of the Norton Industrial Development Authority →
  Norton, VA Calendar, 618 Virginia Avenue NW, Norton
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Food City #898 - Wise →
  Wise VA
  12:00 pm
• Lee High Generals vs CHS Warriors →
  Wise County Central High School, 5000 Warrior Dr, Norton
  5:30 pm
Friday October 2
• Little Pines
  Wise County Public Library, 124 Library Road SW, Wise
• Baby Sprouts
  Wise County Public Library, 124 Library Road SW, Wise

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Sally Beauty Holdings posted a job opening for Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 03411 in Norton. Apply here.
• Rural King Supply posted a job opening for Cashier in Norton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wise

• Developer eyes Wise for pumped storage hydropower (virginiabusiness.com)
• Cumberland Plateau & LENOWISCO Health Districts Encourage All Residents to Get Vaccinated for the Flu (virginia.gov)
• Utility Grant Helps VA Agency Purchase Emergency Medical Gear (jems.com)

Gate City

• Employment Opportunity — Town Manager (mygatecity.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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