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🌱 How a Georgia Tech co-op experience is tied to West Point’s paper mill

West Point, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi West Point! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Georgia Tech co-op experience is tied to West Point’s paper mill

Also on today's calendar: Live Music at the Library and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are frogs poor conversationists? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 91, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Sunshine, hot and more humid, with a high of 92 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Student Spotlight: Junior Naomi Halphen of Georgia Tech (nipimpressions.com) — A Georgia Tech engineering student shares how a 2025 co-op at the Smurfit WestRock paper mill in West Point sparked her passion for the pulp and paper industry. She describes hands-on safety and process-improvement projects at the mill, plus ongoing research in sustainable packaging, and explains how these experiences are shaping her career goals in manufacturing and sustainability.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Chips may be a little shy at first, but don't let that fool you, this little guy has priorities, and treats are at the top of the list.
    With a little patience (and a well-stocked snack stash), Chips starts to show his sweet personality. Small dog, big snack enthusiast. He is available… (Nextdoor King William/West Point)
  • Acosta posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in West Point. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Shift Leader in West Point. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Point here.

🗞 Nearby News

King William

  • History in the making: Dystany Spurlock eager to make Truck Series debut (nascar.com)

Williamsburg

  • Williamsburg approves virtual tour for African American Heritage Trail (pilotonline.com)
  • ‘Once in a lifetime': ‘3rd Hour of TODAY' holds live show in Williamsburg ahead of America's 250th birthday (nbc12.com)
  • Williamsburg Celebrates West Point Founders Day (westpointaog.org)

Ok West Point! 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: They jump to conclusions. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in West Point

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