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Athens, West Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good day Athens! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Purcellville Wine and Food Festival at Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132

Today's riddle: What Do u call a pig that knows karate? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 80, low: 67.
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Baskin-Robbins posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member - Dunkin Donuts in Princeton. Apply here.
  • Roses Discount Stores posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Princeton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Athens here.

🗞 Nearby News

Princeton

  • Princeton Public Library to host annual Chess Tournament (wvnstv.com)
  • Mercer County Animal Shelter announces arrival of the BISSELL event (wvnstv.com)
  • National Forensic Interviewers Week highlights their work in child abuse investigations (wvnstv.com)

Ghent

  • Raleigh County man charged for alleged illegal fireworks sales (wowktv.com)

Bluefield

  • Enjoy a baseball game and build community with the Special Needs Collaborative (wvnstv.com)

Ok Athens! 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: A pork chop (Thank you Jody M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Athens

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