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🌱 Concord earns another national nod for supporting veterans

Athens, West Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good day Athens! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Concord earns another national nod for supporting veterans
  • Concord men's soccer gets another shot on the national stage

Also on today's calendar: Radium Girls and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with rain at times, temps: high: 50, low: 35.
  • Friday: Colder with snow and rain, with a high of 39 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Concord University recognized on 2026 'Military Times' Best for Vets list (wvnstv.com) — Concord University in Athens has made the Military Times Best for Vets college rankings for the third consecutive year, recognizing its support for veterans and their families. The survey-based rankings evaluate student services, costs, financial assistance and academic policies, with 370 institutions included on the 2026 list.
   

• Concord Men's Soccer going dancing for 2nd time ever (wvnstv.com) — Concord University's men's soccer team is heading to the NCAA Division II tournament for just the second time in program history. After a 12-4-2 season, the Athens team earned a No. 5 seed in Super Region 1 and will open play at Gannon University in Pennsylvania on November 15 at noon.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Aramark posted a job opening for Dishwasher - Concord University in Athens. Apply here.
  • Sonic posted a job opening for Crew Member in Princeton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Athens here.

🗞 Nearby News

Princeton

  • Beckley, Princeton and Welch plan Veterans Day parades (wvva.com)
  • Toys for Tots motorcycle run returns for 13th year in Princeton (wvva.com)
  • Community invited to annual senior expo Thursday in Princeton (bdtonline.com)

Ghent

  • Winterplace Ski Resort preparing for upcoming season with several new improvements for guests (woay.com)

Ok Athens! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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