Nathan and Jeannie Arnold of Hurricane pose for a photo in front of Nathan’s 1967 Pontiac Bonneville. This vintage car originally belonged to Nathan’s grandfather, who bought it in 1969.

The Cops N Rodders Classic Car Club held their first cruise-in of the year last Saturday, April 20, on the parking lot of the Putnam County Bank Loan Center in Hurricane. The cruise-in marked the beginning of the club’s 2024 season of car shows, which are held on the third Saturday of each month through October at the same location.

Approximately 65 to 70 cars rolled out to Saturday’s cruise-in. Larry Wingo, club president, said that there was a really good turn out for the first show of the year.

Lucky participants were given various awards throughout the event. The Best of Show winner was Kanawha County Sheriff Mike Rutherford with his 1957 Chevvy Bel Air station wagon. Other winners included David Adkins for Best GM with his 2013 Camero; Parker Wingo for Best MOPAR with his Roadrunner; John Lett for Best Truck with his 1953 Dodge; Steve Gibson for Best Ford with his 1966 Mustang; Ed Webb for Best Import with his 1964 VW; Faith Bayless for Best Street Rod with her 1934 three-window Chevvy coupe; and Steve Hartley for Best Specialty with his 1949 Chevy.