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🌱 What sparked gunfire and charges on Terry Avenue in Oak Hill?

Oak Hill, West Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Oak Hill! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What sparked gunfire and charges on Terry Avenue in Oak Hill?
  • How a major meth case ended with long sentences for Oak Hill
  • How could Oak Hill’s Sam Petsonk rise in state party leadership?

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

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 82, low: 56.
  • Friday: Periods of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Oak Hill Man Charged After Allegedly Threatening Neighbors, Firing Revolver During Longstanding Dispute (lootpress.com) — An Oak Hill resident faces multiple charges after deputies responded to reports of gunfire during a long-running dispute on Terry Avenue, where a revolver was later recovered under the house. No injuries were reported, but neighbors described escalating threats and erratic behavior, and investigators are reviewing security camera footage as part of the ongoing case.
   

• Fayette County man sentenced for federal drug crime (wvnstv.com) — An Oak Hill man has been sentenced to nearly 13 years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy that operated across southern West Virginia. Several other defendants from Oak Hill and Beckley also received lengthy prison terms, after investigators documented multiple high-purity meth sales, including at a trailer park in the Oak Hill area of Fayette County.
   

• Wheeling attorney will challenge for W.Va. Democratic Party chairmanship (weirtondailytimes.com) — West Virginia Democrats will choose party leaders this Saturday, and the proposed challenger slate includes Oak Hill’s Sam Petsonk, who would move up to first vice chair if it wins. The contest pits current chair Mike Pushkin against Wheeling attorney Teresa Toriseva, highlighting internal debates over fundraising, messaging, and how the party supports candidates statewide.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser - Weekends in Oak Hill. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Oak Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Hill here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fayetteville

  • Fayetteville Fire Department and local agencies partner up to rescue injured hiker (woay.com)
  • Celebrate Pride Month in Fayette County, WV (wvnstv.com)
  • County clerk: closed GOP primary complicated Election Day, new procedures needed to prevent errors (woay.com)

Beckley

  • Beckley Fire Department informs public about fire lane enforcement (wvnstv.com)
  • Beckley Art Center hosts first-ever live art auction (mountainmedianews.com)

Ok Oak Hill! 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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