What's up Hurricane! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Can Hurricane softball keep its state title hopes alive today?
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 50 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 85, low: 57.
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 60 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Perfect games highlight Tuesday at the WVSSAC Softball Tournament (wowktv.com) — Hurricane High’s softball team is still alive at the state tournament after a tight 1-0 loss to Morgantown followed by a 9-5 elimination-game win over Jefferson. Playing at Little Creek Park in South Charleston, Hurricane now faces another must-win matchup Wednesday at 1 p.m. against the loser of George Washington vs. University.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday June 3
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End of 4th 9 Weeks
Winfield Elementary School
Winfield, WV 25213
8:00 am
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SLC: New River Gorge Ranger Talk →
Dunbar Branch-Kanawha County Library, 301 12th St, Dunbar
1:30 pm
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Winfield High School 26 Graduation
Putnam County Schools
200 Civic Center Dr, Charleston, WV 25301, USA
6:00 pm
Thursday June 4
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Awards Assembly/Talent Show
Hometown Elementary School
Red House, WV 25168
8:30 am
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Hurricane High School 26 Graduation
Putnam County Schools
200 Civic Center Dr, Charleston, WV 25301, USA
5:00 pm
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St. Albans Park & Rec Meeting – Monthly →
Hansford Community Center, 500 Washington St, St Albans
6:00 pm
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Open Mic Night -- every Thursday →
Coal River Coffee Company, 64 Olde Main Plaza, St Albans
7:00 pm
Friday June 5
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Buffalo High School 26 Graduation
Putnam County Schools
19005 Charleston Rd, Buffalo, WV 25033, USA
5:00 pm
Saturday June 6
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Gritt's Farm Dinner | June 6th →
Gritt's Farm, 864 Gritt Rd, Buffalo
6:00 pm
Sunday June 7
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Dementia Friendly Ice Cream Social →
Crafts of the Coal - Premium Hand-Dipped Ice Cream, 74 Olde Main Plaza, St Albans
2:00 pm
Friday June 12
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Cross Lanes Book Discussion Group →
Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Rd, Cross Lanes
11:00 am
Saturday June 13
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SLC: Cracked Canvas Dinosaur Eye →
Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Rd, Cross Lanes
1:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I’m looking for someone dependable to take out 4 shrubs or bushes for me and possibly plant more in place of them.
This is in New London Commons in Hurricane . If interested please leave your number so I can get in touch with you . (Nextdoor New London Commons)
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Papa John's - Sun Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Hurricane. Apply here.
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Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Hurricane. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hurricane here.
🗞 Nearby News
Barboursville
- West Virginia program connects seniors with locally grown produce (wowktv.com)
- The price of produce is weighing on West Virginia farmers (wowktv.com)
- Village Caregiving Named to Inc.'s 2026 Best Workplaces List for First Time (businesswire.com)
Dunbar
- Man wanted on federal warrant arrested in Kanawha County, deputies say (wchstv.com)
- Sex Discrimination: Company to Pay $5.5M to Settle EEOC Lawsuit (hrmorning.com)
South Charleston
Ok Hurricane! 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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