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Good morning Charleston! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How police say a crying child led to two Charleston arrests
  • How a South Charleston native turned Hatfield-McCoy Trails into a powerhouse
  • Planning to play Powerball? Here’s what Charleston residents should know now

Also on today's calendar: WALK-IN WEDNESDAYS at Holistic Inc and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Cold with snow, 1-2", with a high of 37 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Saturday: Low clouds and cold, temps: high: 38, low: 12. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Low clouds and frigid, with a high of 19 and low of 8 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2 arrested in Charleston on drug possession, child neglect charges (wchstv.com) — Police say two adults were arrested in Charleston after officers forced entry into an apartment and allegedly found a small child amid accessible drugs, syringes and a stolen handgun. Both suspects face child neglect and drug charges and are being held on bond at South Central Regional Jail, with one also wanted in previous local cases.
   

2. Trail boss: Hatfield-McCoy Trails director rides into sunset after 20-year career (wvgazettemail.com) — A longtime South Charleston resident, Jeffrey Lusk, has retired after 20 years leading the Hatfield-McCoy Trails, helping expand the network from 400 to more than 1,000 miles across nine counties. His work turned the southern coalfields into a major off-road tourism draw, bringing tens of thousands of visitors and millions of dollars into West Virginia each year.
   

3. Powerball jackpot climbs to $1 billion (wvnstv.com) — From Charleston, state lottery officials say the Powerball jackpot has surged to $1 billion ahead of the Saturday, Dec. 13 drawing. West Virginians can buy tickets for $2, or $3 with Power Play, before the 9:59 p.m. deadline for a shot at the massive prize.
   

4. Healthy Neighborhood program gets grant to fight food insecurity (wowktv.com) — A Charleston-based Healthy Neighborhood program just received a major grant from the Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health to expand its work fighting food insecurity. Launched in 2023, the initiative helps West Virginians access nutritious foods, treating “food as medicine” with doctors writing prescriptions for healthy groceries. The new funding will support continued growth across the state.
   

5. Class A all-state football team (theintermountain.com) — From Charleston, the Class A all-state football team has been announced, highlighting standout players from Wheeling Central, Pendleton County, Clay-Battelle, Wahama, Meadow Bridge, and more. The list details first and second team selections plus honorable mentions, along with impressive season stats. Wooden plaque keepsakes are also available for honorees through the West Virginia Sports Writers Association.
   

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    Saturday December 13
  • Freestyle Session
    South Charleston Memorial Ice Arena, 20 RHL Blvd, South Charleston
    9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday December 12
  • Holly Jolly Market
    South Charleston Farmers Market , 4006 Maccorkle Avenue S.W. , South Charleston
    1:00 pm
  • Spring Valley Girls Varsity Basketball @ South Charleston
    South Charleston High School , 1 Eagle Way , South Charleston
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday December 13
  • Christmas Market Festival
    South Charleston Farmers Market , 4006 Maccorkle Avenue S.W. , South Charleston
    6:00 am
    • Sunday December 14
  • Hymns, Harmonies, and Hops — FOOTMAD
    Sam's Uptown Café , 28 Capitol St , Charleston
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone happen to know whose baby this is?
    I've seen her a couple times at my house and I've had a very prominent neighbor move out recently so I wanted to make sure no one including him and… (Nextdoor Edgewood)
  • Lost grey female kitten her name is Blu please if anyone sees her help me find her please that’s my baby.
    Got out of the house 3500 Staunton Ave SE 2 hours ago I've searched everywhere. (Nextdoor Kanawha City)
  • WV health committee leaders have no plans for vaccine exemption legislation in 2026... via @wvgazettemail (X: LoriKerseyWV)
  • The Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee meeting is under way in 208W. View today’s agenda here:. Watch live here:. (X: WVSenClerk)
  • CAMC Health System posted a job opening for Patient Accounts Rep - Patient Accounts - General Hospital in Charleston. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Charleston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Charleston here.

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