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Beckley, West Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Beckley! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want to move more creatively this fall in Beckley?
  • Which Beckley vape shops were raided in the THC crackdown?
  • Know the warning signs and help available for abuse in Beckley.

Also on today's calendar: ACEs 101, 102 & 103: One-Day Training – Beckley, WV and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Fog will lift in the morning, with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 66, low: 53.
  • Monday: Some clouds, then sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. WV Dance Company and Beckley Art Center partner to host Motion From Visual Art series starting on October 5 (woay.com) — Adults in Beckley can sign up now for a five-week “Motion from Visual Art” movement course at the Beckley Art Center, starting October 5. Designed for ages 35 and up with no experience required, the evening classes focus on balance, coordination, and creative expression in a relaxed setting. Space and details are available directly through the Beckley Art Center.
   

2. Two arrested after nearly 7,000 illicit THC products seized from multiple Beckley vape stores (lootpress.com) — Law enforcement in Beckley recently seized nearly 7,000 suspected illicit THC products and more than $57,000 in cash from several local tobacco and vape shops after citizen complaints. A multi-agency operation led to search warrants at four named locations and the arrest of two individuals on controlled-substance delivery charges. Officials say more arrests or administrative actions could still follow.
   

3. AWAY working to raise awareness about domestic violence (wvnstv.com) — In Beckley, the nonprofit AWAY is emphasizing how to spot signs of domestic violence and where local residents can turn for help. Serving Raleigh and surrounding counties, the group offers a 24/7 crisis hotline and support for more than a thousand victims a year. Leaders stress that leaving an abusive relationship is dangerous and requires careful, supported planning.
   

4. What is a Super El Niño and what does it mean for us? (woay.com) — Using decades of data from the Beckley-area weather station, this explainer breaks down what a Super El Niño is and how past events have affected southern West Virginia winters. It shows that Beckley’s snowfall and temperatures varied widely in previous Super El Niño years, meaning residents should expect warmer overall conditions but still be ready for occasional big snowstorms if cold air and moisture line up.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday October 5
  • Home Game versus Maxwell Hill
    Stanaford Elementary, 950 Stanaford Rd, Beckley
    8:00 am
    • Monday October 19
  • Princeton at Woodrow Wilson →
    Woodrow Wilson High Scool, 400 Stanaford Rd, Beckley
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Last Saturday I thought something was wrong with my car because of the loud sound I kept hearing every morning.
    It turned out the noise was actually coming from the garage door. Garage Door Specialist Donald checked everything over, found the worn part that was… (Nextdoor Beckley)
  • Premium Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser - Walmart in Beckley. Apply here.
  • Maurices posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Manager - Full-Time in Beckley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Beckley here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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