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🌱 Hurricane High community mourns beloved football coach Preston Jenkins

Hurricane, West Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Cheers Hurricane! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Hurricane High community mourns beloved football coach Preston Jenkins

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A couple of thundershowers, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 83, low: 53.
  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'More than just a coach': Community mourns unexpected loss of Hurricane High coach (ksl.com) — Hurricane residents are grieving the sudden death of Hurricane High School football coach Preston Jenkins, remembered as much more than a coach to his players. Teammates, family, and supporters describe his impact on freshmen, his love for the community, and note that a fundraiser is helping cover funeral and ongoing support costs.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

St. Albans

  • Huntington Mall to host Senior Health & Lifestyle Fair (wowktv.com)
  • W.Va. State Police increase speed patrols along I-64 in Cabell County (wchstv.com)
  • Quartet of Speakers, Coach Auction Highlight 2026 QB Club Reverse Raffle (herdzone.com)

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Charleston

  • Ratrie Arboretum celebrates Earth Week with events in Charleston (wowktv.com)
  • Secretary of State Kris Warner releases digital sample ballot access for 2026 Primary Election (wvnstv.com)

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: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hurricane

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