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Hey there, Charleston! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Charleston-based group is boosting West Virginia food banks
  • Why state road crews say distracted drivers are putting them in danger

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 67 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• WV Association of Counties helping food banks ahead of Christmas (wvmetronews.com) — From their Charleston base, the West Virginia Association of Counties is sending $10,000 to the state’s two largest food banks to help families facing holiday hunger. Leaders say the need feels greater this year, and they’re counting on West Virginians’ tradition of neighbors helping neighbors to carry communities through a tough season.
   

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• WVDOT urges public to pay attention on state highways (parsonsadvocate.com) — State transportation officials in Charleston are warning drivers to stay alert after five WVDOT vehicles were hit in separate crashes around West Virginia in just one week. All were blamed on civilian driver error, often involving distraction. With road work continuing statewide, they’re urging motorists to slow down, put phones away, and take work zone safety seriously.
   

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  • If you’re driving around the West Side take a look at your fire hydrants and you’ll notice the water company is putting new color rings on the front of the hydrants main connection.
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🗞 Nearby News

South Charleston

  • Happy Days Cafe in South Charleston announces closure (wchstv.com)

Hurricane

  • Temporary fix allows Lexington Estates residents access after bridge closure (wchstv.com)
  • Brenda Lucas: Community news for Monday, Dec. 22 (herald-dispatch.com)
  • Basketball Recap: Hurricane Triumphs (maxpreps.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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