Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of October.
Good morning, Bentonville.
💼 Business
Switzerland-based SGS earned U.S. Consumer Safety Commission accreditation for its Bentonville testing lab, which opened in May at 2310 SW 14th St — the accreditation also covers its labs in Vietnam and Germany.
🎭 Culture
Fall at Field Supply Vintage offers a pop-up event showcasing local potters, bakers + a seasonal pumpkin display from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 12770 Gooseberry Road.
Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice spoke at Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville during the Building Bridges series on Wednesday, sharing her views on the need for Americans to listen better and support one another.
The sold-out event drew a large live audience.
🌲 Environment
Grady Spann retires as CEO of Northwest Arkansas Land Trust today, and longtime director of philanthropy Marson Nance is named his successor.
Nance, who led key conservation projects since 2018, will drive future conservation efforts and community partnerships in the region.
📰 Lifestyle
Aida's supper club in Bentonville will host free, a-la-carte dinners at Two Friends Books (801 S.E.
Eighth St.) on Saturdays in October, featuring music trivia on Oct. 3, live music on Oct. 17, and a film event on Oct. 24 to foster local connection.
🏈 Sports
At Hurricane Golf Club in Bryant, Rogers freshman Caroline Hill won the Class 6A girls golf state title by defeating Mount St. Mary senior Lillie York in a three-hole playoff.
Hill, who led most of the tournament, celebrated her win with a friendly hug for her longtime competitor (and friend) York.
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