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🌱 Bluefield remembers former YMCA lifeguard Mary Margaret Nunn

Bluefield, West Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Bluefield remembers former YMCA lifeguard Mary Margaret Nunn

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 86, low: 68.
  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mary Margaret Nunn, 75 (portcitydaily.com) — Many Bluefield residents will remember Mary Margaret Nunn from her teenage years lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons at the local YMCA, where she first shared her love of swimming. She later built a respected career as a medical lab technologist, nurtured a deep Christian faith, and leaves behind children, grandchildren, and siblings who will honor her at a future celebration of life.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • McNair Scholars program reinstated at Concord University (therealwv.com)

Beckley

  • Beckley Police Department asks for public's help to locate a suspect at large (wvnstv.com)
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Ok Bluefield! 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: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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