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🌱 How Ripley’s homecoming turned into a tough night for Nitro

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Ripley's homecoming turned into a tough night for Nitro

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Increasing clouds, temps: high: 84, low: 56.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Vikings register fourth in a row by taking down Nitro (wvnews.com) — Nitro High's football team fell 49–13 to Ripley on Friday, as the Vikings dominated after a close first quarter and celebrated homecoming and Hall of Fame inductions. Nitro's offense struggled against Ripley's strong rushing attack and relentless defense, which piled up sacks and pressure on the Wildcats' quarterback throughout the night.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Dunbar

  • This week in West Virginia history: September 27 to October 3 (mybuckhannon.com)

South Charleston

  • West Virginia students explore military academy opportunities during South Charleston event (wowktv.com)
  • Paint fundraiser supports families separated by immigration detention (wchstv.com)
  • South Charleston Boys Varsity Soccer @ Lincoln County (maxpreps.com)

Hurricane

  • First Baptist Church of Hurricane dedicates new Faith & Fitness Walking Trail (wowktv.com)
  • Hurricane Harvest Festival brings families together for free fall fun (wchstv.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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