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1. Preparation for Fort Hill Bridge project impacts overnight interstate travel in Charleston (wchstv.com) — Overnight drivers through Charleston should prepare for lane closures on I-64 near the Fort Hill Bridge as crews build crossovers for a major redecking project. Fast lanes and shoulders between mile markers 56 and 58 will close nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., ahead of full deck replacement work that starts westbound in early 2027 and runs through spring 2028.
2. Indulge in Elevated Appalachian Cuisine in Charleston, West Virginia (northernvirginiamag.com) — Food lovers in Charleston can explore a walkable capital city packed with Appalachian-inspired restaurants, a historic year-round farmers market, and a growing distillery scene. The piece highlights local favorites like Capitol Market, Elk City's Bullock Distillery, and pepperoni rolls in nearby Dunbar, plus nearby getaways in Helvetia and Summersville for readers looking to turn a meal into a full weekend escape.
3. What's changing for West Virginia SNAP recipients — and when (wvnews.com) — Charleston SNAP recipients need to track two key timelines: benefit amounts and income limits rise October 1, while expanded work requirements for many adults without dependents already took effect last November. The article explains who may be affected, how exemptions work, and why soda and other purchase restrictions remain uncertain after a federal court ruling.
4. West Virginia Virtual Academy offers online campus space for personalized instruction (wvnews.com) — Charleston families considering alternatives to traditional classrooms can now tap into West Virginia Virtual Academy's K12 Zone, a customizable online campus used by about 2,600 students statewide. The program, run by fully certified teachers, blends live instruction, social interaction, safety monitoring, and in-person field trips to personalize learning and connect students with colleges, careers, and peers across West Virginia.
5. Local Shriners donate to children's hospital (theintermountain.com) — Shriners connected with Charleston's Beni Kedem Shrine Temple helped channel another $1,000 to Shriners Children's Lexington, continuing a series of 2026 donations. Members from across 11 West Virginia counties, many within a two-hour drive of Charleston, are rapidly growing the Mountain Valleys Shrine Club to boost support for children's medical care.
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