🌱 How a proposed power line could reshape life around Spencer

What's up Spencer! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a proposed power line could reshape life around Spencer
• Why this year’s Black Walnut Festival pageant felt different in Spencer

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 84, low: 69.
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Spencer mayor raises concerns over transparency, property rights tied to Valley North power line (wvnews.com) — Spencer Mayor Terry Williams is urging more transparency and answers about the proposed Valley North high‑voltage power line, warning it could affect nearby farms, property rights, and even city-linked sites like Charles Fork Lake. While the line isn’t expected inside city limits, he’s researching legal options, coordinating with other communities, and offering City Hall as a hub for residents organizing petitions.
   

• Pageant director says support, growth define this year's Black Walnut Festival competition (wvnews.com) — Spencer’s West Virginia Black Walnut Festival pageants highlighted sportsmanlike support among contestants and crowned local favorite Natalie Mertz as the 72nd festival queen. Pageant director Leslie White praised volunteers, junior divisions, and determined contestants like Junior Miss Caitlyn Price, stressing how the event preserves a tradition that means so much to Spencer’s community identity and future.
   

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📸 Around Spencer

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Spencer

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 4

• Buffalo Varsity Football @ Roane County →
  Roane County High School, 1 Raider Way, Spencer
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

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📣 Spencer Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 8

• Parkersburg Downtown Brewfest →
  Bicentennial Park, 201 3rd St, Parkersburg
  7:30 pm
• MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER: Parkersburg Downtown Brewfest →
  Bicentennial Park, 201 3rd St, Parkersburg
  7:30 pm

Monday August 10

• COE Annual Meeting Registration Opens
  Roane Jackson Technical Center Ripley, WV 25271

Wednesday August 12

• First Day for 200-Day Staff - Faculty Meetings - No Students
  Roane Jackson Technical Center Ripley, WV 25271

Thursday August 13

• Curriculum Development Day - No Students
  Roane Jackson Technical Center Ripley, WV 25271
• Back To Pool Party!
  Ripley Elementary School Ripley, WV 25271
  5:30 pm
• Herbert Hoover Boys Varsity Soccer @ Ripley →
  Ripley High School, 2 School St, Ripley
  6:00 pm

Friday August 14

• Professional Learning Day - No Students
  Roane Jackson Technical Center Ripley, WV 25271

Saturday August 15

• South Charleston Boys Varsity Soccer @ Ripley →
  Ripley High School, 2 School St, Ripley
  1:00 pm

Monday August 17

• First Day for High School Students
  Roane Jackson Technical Center Ripley, WV 25271
• 1st Day CDL Group 1
  Roane Jackson Technical Center Ripley, WV 25271

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Spencer. Apply here.
• West Virginia Department of Education posted a job opening for Assistant Track Coach (2 positions) in Elizabeth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Spencer here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Ripley

• WVU football opponent preview: Utah enters a new era post Whittingham (wowktv.com)

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Ok Spencer! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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