🌱 How two Alderson residents got tied to a Virginia mail-theft spree

What's up Alderson! 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 two Alderson residents got tied to a Virginia mail-theft spree

Also on today's calendar: Miss Bennet - Christmas At Pemberley and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Very cold; a.m. snow showers, with a high of 31 and low of 24 degrees.
• Friday: Cold with snow, 2-4", temps: high: 36, low: 29.
• Saturday: Low clouds breaking, with a high of 39 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Alleghany County Off-Duty Deputy Snags Two Early-Morning Mail Theft Suspects - West Virginia Daily News (wvdn.com) — Two people from Alderson were arrested in Alleghany County, Virginia after an off-duty deputy spotted a car suspected in a string of mail and package thefts. Authorities say the pair admitted taking items for at least two weeks and now face multiple felony charges. Investigators in Virginia and West Virginia are still working the case and asking affected residents to contact them.
   

📸 Around Alderson

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alderson

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 11

• Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley by Greenbrier Valley Theatre
  Greenbrier Valley Theatre, 1038 E Washington St, Lewisburg
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Miss Bennet - Christmas At Pemberley
  Greenbrier Valley Theatre , 1038 E Washington St , Lewisburg
  2:30 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Holiday Potluck Dinner and Party
  WVSOM Clingman Center , 218 US-219 , Lewisburg
  5:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• The Covenant School Girls Varsity Basketball @ Greenbrier East
  1 Spartan Ln , Ronceverte
  10:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 13

• Witch Ball Workshops with Jennifer Daniel
  North House Museum , 814 Washington St , Lewisburg
  10:00 am

Wednesday December 17

• Paint Night at Weathered Ground Brewery in Ghent - Vintage Santa
  Weathered Ground Brewery , 2027 Flat Top Rd , Ghent
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Meadow Bridge High School
  Meadow Bridge High School , 804 Meadow Bridge Rd , Meadow Bridge
  11:30 am

Friday December 19

• Lord Botetourt Girls Varsity Basketball @ Greenbrier East
  Greenbrier East High School , 273 Spartan Ln , Lewisburg
  7:30 pm

Monday December 29

• Spartan Showcase - GEHS vs. St. Albans
  Greenbrier East High School , 273 Spartan Ln , Lewisburg
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Alderson. Apply here.
• Little General Convenience Stores posted a job opening for Retail Clerk - Little General in Alderson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alderson here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ronceverte

• Community Generosity Fuels WV Daily News Toy Drive for Local Children - West Virginia Daily News (wvdn.com)
• Greenbrier Fiduciary – Notice Of Administration To Creditors, Distributees & Legatees – December 9, 2025 - West Virginia Daily News (wvdn.com)

Lewisburg

• Motel Sink Allegedly Ripped from Wall; Lewisburg Man Arrested on Property Damage Charge - West Virginia Daily News (wvdn.com)
• Greenbrier Valley Theatre holding open auditions for Guys and Dolls Sr. production on December 18 & 19 (woay.com)
• Could the 2026 FIFA World Cup come to West Virginia? (wvnstv.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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