🌱 How Concord’s new internship pipeline could jumpstart Athens students’ careers

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In today's newsletter:

• How Concord's new internship pipeline could jumpstart Athens students' careers

Also on today's calendar: 2nd Annual Salute to Service 5k and 9 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 61.
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 67 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Concord University, Summit Bechtel Reserve team up for hands-on student career pipeline (wvva.com) — Concord University in Athens is launching a new internship pipeline with the Summit Bechtel Reserve, giving local students paid summer roles in tourism, hospitality, and event operations. Participants can earn academic credit, scholarships, mentorship, and references while building real-world skills that strengthen both their résumés and the broader southern West Virginia workforce.
   

📸 Around Athens

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Athens

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Bible Study and Prayer with BCM →
  AB Conference Room, 1000 Vermillion Street, Athens
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• 2nd Annual Salute to Service 5k →
  Athens WV
Monday October 5
• Herptiles Alive - Snakes, Lizards, Turtles →
  Subway Stage Area, 1000 Vermillion Street, Athens
  11:00 am
• Collegians for Christ Meeting →
  AB Conference Room, 1000 Vermillion Street, Athens
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Phantom to the Opera Silent Film →
  Anderson Family Theatre, 1000 Vermillion Street, Athens
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• History Lunch Series →
  Libby Alvis Dining Hall, 1000 Vermillion Street, Athens
  12:00 pm
• Student Government Association →
  State Room, 1000 Vermillion Street, Athens
  4:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Bible Study and Prayer with BCM →
  AB Conference Room, 1000 Vermillion Street, Athens
  8:00 pm
Monday October 12
• Homecoming - Stuffies →
  Welcome Center, 1000 Vermillion Street, Athens
  11:00 am
• Collegians for Christ Meeting →
  AB Conference Room, 1000 Vermillion Street, Athens
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Faculty & Staff Breakfast →
  Ballroom, 1000 Vermillion Street, Athens
  8:00 am
• FAFSA Workshop →
  State Room, 1000 Vermillion Street, Athens
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• CVS Pharmacy, Inc. posted a job opening for District Support Pharmacist Part Time in Princeton. Apply here.
• Sheetz, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Team Member - #458 in Princeton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Athens here.

🗞 Nearby News

Princeton

• Mark E. Snapp & Associates Engages Health Insurance Agent in Princeton, West Virginia and Palm Beach, Florida (sbwire.com)
• Free fall festival in Princeton for families and individuals with special needs (wvva.com)
• Beckley man seeking answers and justice after his alleged kidnapping case was closed (wvnstv.com)

Bluefield

• Bluefield Police Department awarded $500,000 grant to support child and youth crime victims (lootpress.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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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