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🌱 Beckley's Veterans Day parade starts uptown at 11 a.m. today

Beckley, West Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Beckley! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Beckley's Veterans Day parade starts uptown at 11 a.m. today
  • Beckley Water urges customers to protect pipes before freezing weather
  • Beckley shop owner warns hunters about the strain of hauling deer

Also on today's calendar: Horror Circus Comes to Beckley and 5 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with periods of rain, temps: high: 51, low: 34.
  • Friday: Colder with snow and rain, with a high of 37 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Beckley, Princeton and Welch plan Veterans Day parades (wvva.com) — Beckley's Veterans Day parade is scheduled to begin uptown at 11 a.m. today, with participants lining up at Park Middle School. The city is collaborating with Post 32 on the tribute to veterans, while Princeton and Welch are also planning parades.
   

2. Beckley Water urges residents to take precautions to avoid frozen water pipes as temperatures drop (woay.com) — Beckley Water is urging customers to protect exposed pipes before freezing weather brings costly breaks and water damage. The utility recommends insulating pipes, disconnecting outdoor hoses and sealing drafts. If a pipe freezes, officials advise shutting off the main water supply before thawing it and never using an open flame.
   

3. American Heart Association warning hunters about heart strain while in the woods (wvnstv.com) — A Beckley gun shop owner is reinforcing a warning for hunters: dragging a deer can put dangerous strain on the heart. As the American Heart Association highlights heart attack and stroke risks, Flat-Top Arms owner Ron Wood advises hunting with someone or telling someone exactly where you’ll be.
   

4. WVU Tech selected as regional Scripps Spelling Bee partner (woay.com) — WVU Tech will bring nearly 50 student spellers and their families to its Beckley campus for a regional Scripps spelling bee in March 2027. The university's new partnership gives regional champions a path to the national competition in May. Schools can enroll in the program through January 29.
   

5. Music Hall of Fame murals being added in Beckley (wvva.com) — Five musicians with West Virginia roots are getting a place on Beckley's Neville Street, where banner murals are being installed on the State Building. Designed by artist Nichole Westfall, the display complements the Bill Withers Statue and Plaza, with interpretive signs and a pole playing the honorees' music planned later.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday November 12
  • SPARK Day (Secondary AU) at OSP
    Ghent Elementary, 301 Park Ave, Beckley
    8:00 am
    • Friday November 13
  • SPARK DAY (Secondary Moderate) at OSP
    Ghent Elementary, 301 Park Ave, Beckley
    8:00 am
    • Thursday November 19
  • Spark Session at OSP
    Fairdale Elementary, 301 Park Ave, Beckley
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for a responsible dog sitter for my inlaw who's just moved to the area, please email him on mbatchelorj@outlook.
    com for all details if you're available. Thanks (Nextdoor Old Eccles Road)
  • Dunham's Sports posted a job opening for Team Member in Beckley. Apply here.
  • Sonic posted a job opening for Crew Member in Beckley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Beckley here.

Ok Beckley! 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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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Beckley

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