🌱 Meet the Flatwoods-born woman who became a beloved community leader.

Hey there, Flatwoods! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Meet the Flatwoods-born woman who became a beloved community leader.

Also on today's calendar: Darren Knight and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 68.
• Saturday: Cloudy and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This Day in West Virginia History (parsonsadvocate.com) — A notable entry this week spotlights Mollie Gabe, who was born into slavery in Flatwoods in 1851 and later became a respected midwife, farmer, and community leader. The historical roundup also recalls Civil War troop movements in nearby Sutton, major state institutions' founding dates, and influential West Virginians in music, sports, politics, and the arts.
   

📸 Around Flatwoods

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Flatwoods

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• Ravenswood Boys Varsity Soccer @ Braxton County →
  Braxton County High School, 200 Jerry Burton Dr, Sutton
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 5
• Darren Knight →
  Elk Theatre, 192 Main St, Sutton
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Midland Trail Varsity Football @ Braxton County →
  Braxton County High School, 200 Jerry Burton Dr, Sutton
  7:00 pm
Monday September 21
• Ravenswood Girls Varsity Soccer @ Braxton County →
  Braxton County High School, 200 Jerry Burton Dr, Sutton
  6:30 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Nicholas County Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Braxton County →
  Braxton County High School, 200 Jerry Burton Dr, Sutton
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Buffalo Girls Varsity Soccer @ Braxton County →
  Braxton County High School, 200 Jerry Burton Dr, Sutton
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 5
• Darren Knight and Red Squirrel →
  Elk Theatre, 192 Main St, Sutton
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Buffalo Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Braxton County →
  Braxton County High School, 200 Jerry Burton Dr, Sutton
  5:45 pm
Thursday October 8
• Webster County Boys Varsity Soccer @ Braxton County →
  Braxton County High School, 200 Jerry Burton Dr, Sutton
  6:00 pm
Monday October 12
• James Monroe Boys Varsity Soccer @ Braxton County →
  Braxton County High School, 200 Jerry Burton Dr, Sutton
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• American Greetings Corporation posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandiser - Sutton, WV in Sutton. Apply here.
• Fresenius Medical Care posted a job opening for Outpatient Registered Nurse- RN in Sutton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flatwoods here.

🗞 Nearby News

Glenville

• A quick glance at Marshall head coach Tony Gibson (usatoday.com)
• Bobby Joe Johnson (chroniclet.com)
• Judge authorizes forced feeding of suspect in West Virginia National Guard shooting (wvnews.com)

Weston

• Lewis County flood recovery making progress, residents urged to meet with FEMA (wvmetronews.com)
• Weston restaurant reopens after monthlong flood rebuild (wdtv.com)

Ok Flatwoods! 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 shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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