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🌱 How Ghent veterans can tap into June’s free virtual career fair

Ghent, West Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Ghent! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Ghent veterans can tap into June’s free virtual career fair

Also on today's calendar: Paint and Sip at Weathered Ground Brewery in Ghent....

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 53.
  • Friday: Periods of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Find civilian careers at the DAV & RecruitMilitary virtual hiring event (wvnstv.com) — Veterans, service members, and spouses in Ghent can join a free DAV and RecruitMilitary virtual career fair on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 41 employers will be recruiting, and participants can also get resume help, career counseling, and VA benefits support online.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This may sound strange, but it’s a legitimate ask.
    Is there anyone around here (Cool Ridge:Ghent area) who has a side hustle doing massage therapy? I obtained a release from my VA provider, but there… (Nextdoor Low gap)
  • Aramark Corporation posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Southern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility in Beaver. Apply here.
  • Papa John's - Sun Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Beckley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ghent here.

🗞 Nearby News

Beckley

  • Beckley Art Center hosts first-ever live art auction (mountainmedianews.com)
  • Salary increases approved for county employees (wvnstv.com)
  • Both Parties Charged After Bloody Domestic Dispute Leads to Police Investigation in Beckley (lootpress.com)

Hinton

  • Hinton Help for Homes: Revitalizing Homes, Renewing Hope (hintonnews.com)

Ok Ghent! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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