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Summertime is a wonderful time of the year in West Virginia. Our real estate agents absolutely love the fresh breeze and warm sun that shines on Putnam County from May until September. With average high temperatures reaching a beautiful 86 degrees and average lows settling at a comfortable mid-'60s, there's no better time of the year to get out and get active around Hurricane!

Hurricane, West Virginia, is a lovely place to live and visit. This small town harbors fantastic outdoor attractions for adults and children alike. From the local arts and culture to the charming shops and eateries throughout downtown's vibrant Main Street, there's plenty to enjoy while browsing Hurricane homes for sale. We suggest you take advantage of the warm weather and bring the kids to one of Hurricane's two great parks to cool down.

1. Sprayground at Hurricane City Park — Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV 25526
   Grab the family and head over to the Sprayground at Hurricane City Park for some summer fun! This spectacular splash park has been acknowledged as a Top 50 U.S. Playground by the Early Childhood Education Zone. What we love about the Sprayground is that it's specifically designed for children of all ages, so even the little ones can have an exciting and safe experience. Admission to this state-of-the-art splash pad is free for residents of Putnam County and only $3 for visitors. Kids can splash around while parents enjoy shaded seating areas. There's also a concession stand available for snacks.

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Once again, Old Colony will be a part of East End Yard Sale, which is Charleston' biggest yard sale held.  This year marks the 24^th anniversary for this event, which will be held on Saturday, May 10 from 8am until 2pm rain or shine.  This event is held in conjunction with East End Main Street and the East End Community Association.

For over 20 years this event brings thousands of treasure seekers and bargain shoppers to Charleston's historic East End district in search of items such as furniture, clothing, and household items from the over 200 sellers and vendors.  Residential Seller registration is open April 1-25 online at http://charlestoneastend.com/events/east-end-yard-sale/ for a fee of $10.

In addition, for 2014 we have enhanced this event by adding the full capability of all non-residential sellers to more easily added the full capability of all non-residential sellers to more...

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Old Colony believes in giving back. Being involved in the community is second nature to our realtors and some of our key partners include Tri-County YMCA, American Red Cross, Putnam County Schools, CAMC and Friends of the Cheat.

Located in Scott Depot in Putnam County, Tri-County YMCA has over 5,600 members and focuses on putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.  Tri-County YMCA offers a variety of programs and classes, including youth and adult sports, childcare, senior fitness and aquatics. Old Colony supports Tri-County by sponsoring Boo-A-Rama and Healthy Kids Day each year, which are free events open to the community. We also participate in the annual golf outing, which raises money each year for the Financial Assistance Campaign to help those in need.

Old Colony participates with the American Red Cross who focuses on the idea of neighbors helping neighbors in time of need. By participating i...

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Kanawha County is home to Charleston, the state capital of West Virginia.  Founded in 1789, the county was named after the Kanawha River, which runs through the middle of the county and many cities in the county sit along its banks, including Charleston, South Charleston, Dunbar, Nitro and St. Albans, comprising the greater Kanawha Valley. The Kanawha River derived its name from Indian tribes who settled in the area. When first founded, Kanawha County was actually a part of Virginia, and became part of West Virginia on June 20, 1863. There is strong history of history of salt development, which stimulated early economic development. Once the state capital was established in Charleston, this led to further economic development in the government and banking industries.

There are several noteworthy features to the Kanawha Valley and the greater Charleston area. It is home to the 293 foot state Capitol dome that actually stands 5 feet higher than the U.S. Capitol in Washington...

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Old Colony is now a part of Charleston's biggest yard sale held on Charleston's East End. This year, May 11 from 8am until 2pm (rain or shine) serves as the date for 2013 Old Colony East End Yard Sale, which is held in conjunction with East End Main Street and the East End Community Association. 

Going 23 years strong, this event brings out more than 3,500 bargain hunters one spring Saturday a year to the historic East End of Charleston who search for everything from furniture one of a kind household items among the 200 sellers for this event.  Non-residential selling spaces are sold out but spaces are still available for residential sellers from the East End by visiting charlestoneastend.com for a registration fee of $10.

Old Colony recognized the longevity and community spirit behind this event and knew that partnering with the East End Association was a perfect fit for their goal of being involved in...

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