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Princeton, West Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Princeton! 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:

  • How WVU Princeton Community Hospital is honoring its caregivers this week
  • Want to hear Lynyrd Skynyrd live in Princeton next month?
  • Who will replace Doug Smith in Princeton’s state House district?

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 66 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Thursday: Periods of sun with a shower, temps: high: 55, low: 38.
  • Friday: Pleasant with some sunshine, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• WVU Princeton Community Hospital celebrates National Hospital Week (wvva.com) — WVU Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton is celebrating National Hospital Week by honoring staff with special events and a visit from the WVU Mountaineer. Leaders highlight how local caregivers look after friends and family, while Mountaineer Reese Allen thanks employees and meets patients to boost morale and show statewide support.
   

• Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute live in Mercer County WV (wvnstv.com) — A nationally known Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band is headed to the Chuck Mathena Center in Princeton on Saturday, June 13, 2026, for a 7 p.m. show. Second Helping, formed in 1988 and endorsed by Skynyrd members, will bring classic hits to 2 Stafford Commons, though CMC gift cards and member tickets won’t apply for this special performance.
   

• Lusk, Pearcy win primaries for Mercer County state House district (wvva.com) — Voters in the state House district covering much of Princeton’s suburbs chose Samuel Lusk and Brianna Pearcy to advance to the Nov. 3 general election for District 39. Lusk won the Republican primary and Pearcy the Democratic primary, and the November winner will replace retiring Delegate Doug Smith.
   

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    Wednesday May 20
  • Mountain Valley's Spring Concert
    Chuck Mathena Center , Princeton, WV
    6:00 pm

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  • KFC posted a job opening for Cook in Princeton. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader - Dunkin Donuts in Princeton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Princeton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bluefield

  • 2026 West Virginia primary races (wvva.com)

Ghent

  • West Virginia trout stocking locations for May 9 & 11 (wvnstv.com)
  • Unsolved crimes: the story of Margie Dodd (wvnstv.com)

Ok Princeton! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Princeton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Princeton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.