🌱 How a $1,000 gift could reshape mentoring at Bluefield High

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In today's newsletter:

• How a $1,000 gift could reshape mentoring at Bluefield High
• Bluefield State rallies hard—so what went wrong in set five?

Also on today's calendar: George Wythe at Bluefield and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 77, low: 57.
• Thursday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bluefield High School's Parent Teacher Student Organization receives $1000 dollars (wvva.com) — Bluefield High School's Parent Teacher Student Organization just received a $1,000 donation to jump-start a new mentorship program for local students. The funding from Cole Chevrolet's advertising group will help connect Bluefield teens with opportunities in entrepreneurship, trade schools, colleges, and other career paths, aiming to launch the program sooner and broaden options for area youth.
   

• Bluefield State Volleyball Loses to Winston-Salem State (news-usa.today) — Bluefield State volleyball battled back from two early set losses to force a deciding fifth frame before narrowly falling 16–14 to Winston-Salem State. The Big Blue, now 6–5 overall, showed strong offensive momentum in the third and fourth sets, giving Bluefield fans reason for optimism as conference play continues.
   

📸 Around Bluefield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bluefield

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• George Wythe Varsity Football @ Bluefield →
  Bluefield High School, 535 W Cumberland Rd, Bluefield
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• BMS Football vs Oakhill (Home)
  BMS
  6:00 pm
Friday October 2
• George Wythe at Bluefield →
  Bluefield High School, 535 W Cumberland Rd, Bluefield
  7:00 pm
Monday October 5
• BMS Volleyball vs Glenwood
  Home
  5:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Holy Girl Tea: Girl-Chat Conference →
  102 Federal Street, Bluefield
Friday October 9
• Nicholas County at Bluefield →
  Bluefield High School, 535 W Cumberland Rd, Bluefield
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• BMS Football vs Oakhill (Home)
  BMS
  6:00 pm
• Greenbrier West at Princeton →
  100 Tiger Way, Princeton
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• PikeView XC Invitational →
  Princeton WV
• Cacao, Sound & Light: An Afternoon Reset →
  Hollow Bone Ranch, 8046 Ingleside Rd, Princeton
  1:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Greenbrier West at Montcalm →
  5366 Simmons River Rd., Montcalm
  5:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• Nicholas County at Princeton →
  Princeton High School, Princeton
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Good morning, neighbors!
  Does anyone know a reliable person who can apply roof coating right away? If you're interested or have recommendations, please call 304.224.0825 for… (Nextdoor South Bluefield)
• There is an emergency vehicle on I-77 N reported...
  There is an emergency vehicle on I-77 N reported at 1:48 AM. "Vehicle on Roadside" (Nextdoor )

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member Virginia in Bluefield. Apply here.
• Aramark posted a job opening for General Utility Worker - Bluefield State University in Bluefield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bluefield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Princeton

• Oak Hill Boys Soccer nearly pulls off upset, Princeton and Bluefield Rams collect big wins (wvnstv.com)
• Salvation Army of Mercer County marks 90 years with black tie gala (wvva.com)
• Mercer County resident Emillie Wilson celebrates 100th birthday (wvva.com)

Welch

• Trump's Impact on West Virginia: Tax Relief, Investment, and Safety (news-usa.today)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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