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Fayetteville, West Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Fayetteville! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could your company manage traffic and safety at Oak Hill Campus?
  • Why officials are cracking down on pet dumping near Fayetteville’s shelter
  • What Pritt’s withdrawal means for Fayetteville’s 50th District House race

Also on today's calendar: Fayetteville High Fitness and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fayette County Schools seeking proposals for traffic control, campus security services at Oak Hill Campus (lootpress.com subscription) — Fayette County Schools, based in Fayetteville, is seeking security or traffic-control vendors to manage morning traffic and student arrival at the Oak Hill Campus for the 2026–27 school year. Qualified providers can review the full request for proposals on the district website and must submit bids by August 11 via the listed email contacts.
   

• Fayette County cracks down on animal dumping near shelter (wvva.com) — Animals have been dumped twice this week near the closed county shelter just north of Fayetteville, prompting prosecutors to pursue misdemeanor animal cruelty charges. Officials describe dangerous conditions for two crated dogs and a boxed kitten, and warn that abandoning pets this way is both unsafe and illegal for Fayette County residents.
   

• Democratic candidate Anderson, independents, write-ins vying for House seat after Pritt's withdrawal (wvmetronews.com) — Voters in the Fayetteville-based 50th Delegate District will now choose between Democrat Matthew Anderson, independent Tom Louisos, and any certified write-ins after Elliott Pritt withdrew from the ballot. The change stems from a 2024 state law limiting replacement candidates, and local concerns like data centers, clean water, and everyday costs are already shaping the race.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Fayetteville. Apply here.
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time - Head Cashier - Flexible in Fayetteville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fayetteville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Oak Hill

  • City of Oak Hill extends application period for City Manager position (lootpress.com)
  • Showers and storms become frequent (woay.com)
  • WV senator seeks oversight hearing on clothing vouchers (woay.com)

Beckley

  • Beckley Fire Department offering free emergency training (woay.com)
  • 'Growing Beckley' project aims to promote food security and more (wvnstv.com)

Ok Fayetteville! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fayetteville

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

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fayetteville

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