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🌱 How MGCC’s new forestry degree could shape careers in Clifton Forge

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  • How MGCC’s new forestry degree could shape careers in Clifton Forge

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What can go UP the chimney DOWN; but can't come down the chimney UP? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 79, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Mainly cloudy and warm, with a high of 79 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mountain Gateway Community College to Launch New Science Degree with Forestry Focus in Fall 2026 (virginianreview.com subscription) — Mountain Gateway Community College in Clifton Forge will launch a new Science A.S. degree with a forestry-focused pathway starting in Fall 2026, tailored for students planning to transfer into four-year natural resources and forestry programs. Developed with Virginia Tech and eligible for VCCS G3 funding, the program aims to ease transfer, cut tuition costs, and prepare local students for in-demand conservation careers.
   

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  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Covington. Apply here.
  • Alleghany County Public Schools posted a job opening for Extra - Curricular Volleyball Head Coach - CMS in Covington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clifton Forge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Covington

  • Broughman Sparks Fourth-Inning Rally as Terrell, Nicely Lift Alleghany Past Wilson Memorial, 2–0 (virginianreview.com)
  • 2 charged after traffic stop in Botetourt County leads to seizure of illegal narcotics (wset.com)
  • Boys Home of Virginia: 120 Years In, the Mission Hasn't Changed (alleghenymountainradio.org)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: UMBRELLA (Thank you JEANNE S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Clifton Forge

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