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🌱 Why Elkins is emerging as a budget-friendly mountain town to watch

Elkins, West Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Elkins! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Elkins is emerging as a budget-friendly mountain town to watch
  • How visiting Buckhannon-Upshur athletes performed at Elkins’ Big 10 track meet

Also on today's calendar: Elkins–Randolph County Chamber Golf Tournament 2026 and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with a shower or two, temps: high: 51, low: 40.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 8 Budget Friendly West Virginia Towns That Locals Love To Call Home (takingthekids.com) — Elkins is spotlighted as a budget-friendly town where low housing costs, easy access to Monongahela National Forest, and a lively Davis & Elkins College scene create an appealing lifestyle. The article details local festivals, outdoor recreation, and cultural programs that make staying in Elkins attractive for residents seeking affordability without sacrificing community or activities.
   

• Carlyle's crowning moment leads Buckhannon-Upshur track at Big 10 Conference Championships (wvnews.com) — Elkins hosted the Big 10 Conference track championships, where Buckhannon-Upshur’s teams turned in solid performances highlighted by Rylen Carlyle’s long jump title. Local readers can see how visiting athletes fared across sprints, distance races, relays, and field events during a busy meet at the Elkins venue.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Long John Silver's, LLC posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Elkins. Apply here.
  • West Virginia State Police posted a job opening for Building Maintenance Mechanic (2 Positions) in Elkins. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elkins here.

🗞 Nearby News

Philippi

  • Rep. Riley Moore celebrates EMS funding in Barbour County, water line repairs in Taylor County (wdtv.com)
  • Tuesday of the Sixth Week of Easter (usccb.org)

Buckhannon

  • James Dalton Sheley (mybuckhannon.com)
  • West Virginia State Wildlife Center: From French Creek Game Farm to a Modern Wildlife Center - West Virginia Daily News (wvdn.com)
  • Lesson Learned: Grief questions for good (wvnews.com)

Ok Elkins! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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