🌱 Coach Burdette-Good Dead At 74 + Local Wins Miss WV Teen USA 2023

Good morning, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Parkersburg Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon. High: 77 Low: 44.
• Thursday: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m.. High: 73 Low: 50.

Here are the top three stories in Parkersburg today:

1. Linda Burdette-Good, the esteemed gymnastics coach at West Virginia University, has passed away at the age of 74. With a coaching career spanning 37 years and 644 victories, she played a vital role in the program since taking over in 1975. Her accomplishments included numerous national championship appearances, conference titles, and induction into the WVU Sports Hall of Fame in 2013. Burdette-Good's unexpected passing occurred early Tuesday morning in Hilton Head, South Carolina. (Metro News)
2. Parkersburg resident Laykn Campbell, a freshman at WVU studying broadcast journalism, was crowned Miss West Virginia Teen USA 2023. From Friday, Jun. 2, to Sunday, Jun. 4, the 2023 Miss West Virginia and Miss West Virginia Teen USA pageants were held in Buckhannon, marking the third consecutive year in the same location. For more information about the Miss West Virginia USA contest or how to participate as a future contestant, visit here. (My Buckhannon)
3. The 27th Annual Kids Golf Classic, organized by United Bank, was held at the country club to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Parkersburg. Over 100 golfers and 70 local businesses participated in the event, demonstrating the community's generous support. The tournament raised $297,000, which accounts for approximately one-third of the Boys and Girls Club's budget and will be used for essential needs like staffing and transportation. (WTAP News)

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Today and tomorrow in Parkersburg:

Wednesday, June 7

• Informational Session For Short Term Programs At WVU-Parkersburg Campus (5:30 PM)

Thursday, June 8

• 11th Annual McClinton Car Show At McClinton Chevrolet (9:00 AM)
• Summer Music Series At Parkersburg City Park (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The St. Mary's Community Concert Band will perform "An Evening at Blennerhassett Island" at 6:30 p.m. on Jun. 10. Admission to the concert is free, but attendees will need to purchase tickets for transportation to the island. (Greater Parkersburg CVB via Facebook)
• On Thursday, Jun. 15 at 6:30 p.m., experience a unique "Evening With" Gabriel Arthur, portrayed by re-enactor Doug Wood at the Parkersburg Library. This free event, supported by the West Virginia Humanities Council, showcases the first European in the Kanawha Valley, bringing history to life. (Parkersburg & Wood County Public Library via Facebook)
• Attention all Mug Club members - Enjoy a free beer at the Parkersburg Brewing Company on Thursday, Jun. 8! Mug Club members can stop by each Thursday for a rotating special perk. (Parkersburg Brewing Co. via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all soon for another update!

— Callie Cook

About me: Callie Cook is a Texas-based freelance writer and content creator with a degree in Multidisciplinary Studies from West Virginia University.