Good morning, this is Local Pulse for Friday, November 22, 2024.

We're starting off with breaking news from our region. A wintry weather mix has hit our area, causing several school closings and delays. As of now, Alleghany Highlands Public Schools, Bath County Public Schools, and Highland County Public Schools will be opening two hours late. Meanwhile, Craig County Public Schools, Grayson County Public Schools, and Pocahontas County Schools in West Virginia will be closed for the day[1].

Moving on to the job market, there haven't been any major hiring announcements or notable business expansions in our area recently. However, we encourage you to check local job postings for any new opportunities.

In real estate news, there haven't been any significant commercial or residential property sales reported in the past few days. However, with the holiday season approaching, we expect to see some new listings and updates on local development projects.

From city hall, there haven't been any recent decisions that directly affect daily life, but we'll keep you updated on any developments.

The weather is certainly making an impact today. The wintry mix is expected to continue throughout the day, so please be cautious on the roads. If you're planning on attending any outdoor events, make sure to check for any cancellations or delays.

In new business activity, we don't have any major openings or closings to report. However, local businesses are gearing up for the holiday season, so be sure to check out any special deals or promotions.

Looking ahead to community events, there are several Thanksgiving celebrations planned for the next few days. For example, Froggy 100.3 is hosting a Thanksgiving Eve celebration with live music from local country acts[3].

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

On a more serious note, we want to remind everyone about the importance of domestic violence awareness. Recently, several defendants in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan were sentenced to prison for domestic-violence related offenses[4].

In today's crime report, there haven't been any significant incidents or arrests reported in the past 24 hours. However, we always encourage you to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

Finally, we want to share a feel-good community story. The Marietta Times is featuring a photo of a beautiful sweet gum tree silhouetted against the sunset in western Washington County. If you have any photos that showcase the beauty of our area, be sure to submit them for possible inclusion[5].

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