Good morning, this is Local Pulse for Friday, November 22, 2024. We're starting off with breaking news from our region, where a wintry weather mix has hit, causing school closures and delays. Several schools in our area will be either closed or delayed today, including Craig County Public Schools, Grayson County Public Schools, and Pocahontas County Schools in West Virginia, which are all closed. Meanwhile, Alleghany Highlands Public Schools, Bath County Public Schools, and Highland County Public Schools will be opening two hours late[1].

Moving on to other news, we don't have any major hiring announcements or new job postings from top local employers to share today. However, we encourage you to check local job boards for the latest opportunities.

In real estate news, we don't have any notable commercial or residential property sales to report today. However, with Thanksgiving just around the corner, we expect to see some seasonal changes in the market.

From city hall, there are no significant updates that affect daily life to report today. However, we remind you to check local government websites for the latest information on city services and events.

The weather is certainly making an impact today, with the first snowflakes of the season expected in some parts of our region. This wintry mix is causing hazardous road conditions, so please be cautious if you need to travel today. Looking ahead, we can expect more winter weather in the coming weeks, so it's a good time to prepare your home and vehicle for the season[2].

In new business activity, we don't have any major openings or closings to report today. However, local businesses are gearing up for the holiday season, with many offering special deals and events.

Upcoming community events include a Thanksgiving Eve celebration with live music from local country acts. This event promises to be a great way to kick off the holiday season[3].

In local school news, we want to highlight the achievements of our local students and athletes. Unfortunately, due to the weather, many school events have been postponed or canceled today.

For a feel-good community story, we encourage you to submit your photos showcasing the beauty of our region. A recent photo of a sweet gum tree silhouetted against the sunset in western Washington County is a great example of the natural beauty we have here[4].

Finally, in today's crime report, we don't have any significant incidents or arrests to report from the past 24 hours. However, we remind you to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to local authorities.

This has been Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.