Hi Glen Jean! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- New River Gorge construction brings closures starting November 30
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 67 and low of 48 degrees.
- Thursday: Cooler with periods of rain, temps: high: 50, low: 34.
- Friday: Colder with periods of rain, with a high of 40 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New River Gorge National Park and Preserve to start projects in Thurmond, Prince, and Brookside (wvnstv.com) — Visitors to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve will face temporary closures starting November 30 as a roughly $36 million improvement program gets underway. Work in Thurmond, Prince and Brookside includes removing deteriorated buildings and restoring historic structures, with initial closures expected through spring 2027 and some access roads potentially affected.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday November 11
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Karaoke Night at New River Tavern and Bistro →
New River Tavern and Bistro, 1206 Summerlee Rd, Oak Hill
6:00 pm
Thursday November 12
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Pickin' & Lickin' Chili Flight Night →
The Lost Paddle, 1 Concho Road, Oak Hill
4:00 pm
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Pickin' and Lickin' at The Lost Paddle →
The Lost Paddle, 2 Concho Rd, Oak Hill
4:00 pm
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Business After Hours Summit Bechtel Reserve Ruby Welcome Center →
55 Hazel Ruby Lane, Mount Hope
5:00 pm
Friday November 13
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Oh Deer! Paint Night →
The Master’s Piece Studio, 311 East Main Street, Oak Hill
6:00 pm
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Friday Night Trivia at The Lost Paddle →
The Lost Paddle, 2 Concho Rd, Oak Hill
7:00 pm
Saturday November 14
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PARISH MISSION, Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church →
Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 129 Elmore St., Oak Hill
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Speak Easy Murder Mystery Dinner →
The Lost Paddle, 1 Concho Road, Oak Hill
6:00 pm
Sunday November 15
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Mountaineer Sunday Brunch →
The Lost Paddle, 1 Concho Road, Oak Hill
10:00 am
Tuesday November 17
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Fayette Prevention Coalition November 2026 Meeting →
New River Health Association, 497 Mall Road, Oak Hill
12:00 pm
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Frosty Creations Craft Night →
The Master’s Piece Studio, 311 East Main Street, Oak Hill
6:00 pm
Thursday November 19
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November 2026 FRN Community Meeting →
Fayette County DoHS Office, 1400 Virginia Street, Oak Hill
12:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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AtWork posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Glen Jean. Apply here.
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DICK'S Sporting Goods posted a job opening for retail associate in Mount Hope. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glen Jean here.
🗞 Nearby News
Oak Hill
- Oak Hill High School launching free tax preparation program, seeking volunteers (lootpress.com)
- Former BB&T bank building in Oak Hill officially sold for $325,000 (lootpress.com)
- West Virginia American Water launches infrastructure project in Fayette County (wvnstv.com)
Fayetteville
- North Pole Pop-Up Toy Drive seeking community partners (woay.com)
Ok Glen Jean! 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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