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🌱 How Marion and Smyth County teamed up to rebuild a veteran’s home

Marion, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Marion! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Marion and Smyth County teamed up to rebuild a veteran’s home

Also on today's calendar: Creating Connection and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the pilot so easily distracted ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 76, low: 45.
  • Saturday: Turning sunny and breezy, with a high of 50 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Marion veteran gifted a new home after going without water since Helene (wcyb.com) — A Marion veteran who lost running water after storm Helene now has a new home, thanks to a coordinated effort by Smyth County, the Town of Marion, and local partners. The project combined grant funds and town programs to replace his unsafe house, and he hopes his story encourages other struggling residents to seek help.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know how to go about meeting the teachers and such at Oak Elementary in Marion?
    Any information would be appreciated. My kids are new to it and I'd like to meet the teacher and get to see where they learn and such. It's a weird… (Nextdoor Marion)
  • Ingles Markets Inc posted a job opening for 503 Floor Cleaning Clerk PT in Marion. Apply here.
  • Luttrell Staffing Group posted a job opening for Welder in Atkins. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tazewell

  • Billy Wagner Statue unveiling ceremony set for Saturday, October 17 in Tazewell (wvnstv.com)
  • Tazewell County Public Schools releases statement about school bus accident (wvnstv.com)
  • Fish farm project put on pause (thelebanonnews.com)

Damascus

  • Damascus ends contract with Flock Safety (wjhl.com)

Ok Marion! 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: "Why was the pilot so easily distracted ?" — She had her head in the clouds . (Thank you GARY M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Marion

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Marion

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.