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🌱 Welch's Veterans Day parade steps off at 10 a.m. today

Welch, West Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Welch! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Welch's Veterans Day parade steps off at 10 a.m. today
  • Big Four Lodge welcomes neighbors back after a yearlong renovation

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 69 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with periods of rain, temps: high: 54, low: 38.
  • Friday: Chilly with periods of rain, with a high of 43 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• West Virginia prepares for Veterans Day celebrations all across the state (wvmetronews.com) — Welch's Veterans Day parade steps off at 10 a.m. today, with West Virginia University President Michael Benson serving as grand marshal. Mayor Harold McBride calls it the country's longest-running Veterans Day parade and describes a tradition of elaborate floats, including working trains, ships and helicopters.
   

• Grand Reopening of Big Four Lodge in Kimball Set For Saturday, Nov. 14 (wvpress.org) — Sam and Barbara Baker, whose family has generations of ties to Welch, are reopening the renovated Big Four Lodge in Kimball on Saturday, November 14. The community celebration runs from 1–3 p.m. at 25925 Coal Heritage Road, with property tours and a 2 p.m. ribbon cutting.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Welch

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    Tuesday November 17
  • Regular Board of Education Meeting
    McDowell County Schools, 900 Mount View High School Rd, Welch
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Team Member BOH in Bluefield. Apply here.
  • Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Bluefield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Welch here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bluefield

  • New appointments to Bluefield State University Board of Governors (wvnstv.com)
  • Marson leaving Bluefield for position in Texas (bdtonline.com)
  • Bluefield eyes Memorial Day opening for Food Truck Rodeo (bdtonline.com)

Princeton

  • Beckley, Princeton and Welch plan Veterans Day parades (wvva.com)

Ok Welch! 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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