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🌱 Felon’s alleged arsenal seized after domestic call on Greenbrier Drive

What's up Hinton! 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:

  • Felon’s alleged arsenal seized after domestic call on Greenbrier Drive
  • Need clothes or food? See what’s free at Temple Street.
  • Police investigate serious neck-slashing assault reported on 2nd Avenue.

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 46.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy; windy, cooler, with a high of 56 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Felon Charged After Deputies Find Arsenal During Domestic Call in Hinton (lootpress.com) — Law enforcement recently responded to a verbal domestic dispute on Greenbrier Drive in Hinton and later seized six firearms and ammunition from a resident with prior felony convictions. The man now faces multiple counts of felon in possession of a firearm, and authorities say the investigation is ongoing, underscoring continued police activity in that neighborhood.
   

2. The Ministry Place to Host Daily ‘Spring Mini Mart' Offering Free Clothing and Food (hintonnews.com subscription) — Hinton residents in need of clothing or pantry staples can visit The Ministry Place’s free Spring Mini Mart from April 27 to May 1 at 225 Temple Street. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event offers rotating selections of clean clothing and non-perishable food for all ages at no cost.
   

3. Man Arrested After Woman Slashed in Neck During Hinton Dispute (lootpress.com) — Emergency crews and police responded Tuesday evening to a violent assault along 2nd Avenue in Hinton, where a woman suffered a serious neck laceration and was taken for hospital treatment. A Summers County man was arrested nearby and now faces malicious wounding and drug possession charges, with the case still under investigation.
   

4. Academic Gains and Budget Audits: Highlights from the Summers County Board Meeting at Jumping Branch (hintonnews.com) — Summers County’s latest school board meeting covered student progress, security upgrades, and a possible move of the Central Board Office that could shift operations near Hinton Area Elementary or the high school. HAE’s principal raised concerns about space and parking, while officials also reviewed a clean financial audit and debated, but ultimately rejected, proposed pay increases for certain coaching positions.
   

5. Exceeding Expectations: Talcott Elementary Reports Major Gains in Attendance and Test Scores (hintonnews.com subscription) — Students and families around Hinton have a lot to celebrate at nearby Talcott Elementary, where chronic absenteeism is down and test scores are climbing across nearly every grade. The school credits focused literacy training for teachers, creative engagement like the House System and Masked Reader event, and strong family involvement. Local students are also earning regional recognition in writing, arts, and drama.
   

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Ok Hinton! 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hinton

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

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hinton

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