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Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Maryland Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Charleston Homicide (news-usa.today) — A Maryland man has been sentenced to 10 years in a West Virginia prison for a 2025 fatal shooting on Charleston's East End, bringing closure to a high-profile case. Prosecutors reduced the charge to voluntary manslaughter, and the judge firmly rejected a defense request for home confinement, while the victim's family shared a written statement about their ongoing grief.
2. Moving to Charleston, WV: What to Plan Before You Hire Movers (yonkerstimes.com) — If you're planning a move to Charleston, be ready for hills, narrow streets, and steep South Hills driveways that can complicate moving trucks and timing. This guide walks you through choosing properly licensed movers, getting in-home estimates, planning around busy dates, and handling utilities, parking, and valuables so your move into Charleston neighborhoods goes smoothly and avoids surprise costs.
3. University of Charleston enrollment hits historic level (wowktv.com) — The University of Charleston is celebrating near-historic enrollment, with nearly 3,000 students across its Charleston campus, Beckley site, and online programs for 2026–27. Growth is especially strong in healthcare programs like nursing anesthesia, occupational therapy, and physical therapy, reflecting both student demand and the need for skilled professionals in West Virginia and beyond.
4. 2026 West Virginia Fire Safety Summit held in Charleston (wsaz.com) — Firefighters and safety officials from across West Virginia gathered in Charleston for the 2026 Fire Safety Summit, sharing new tactics, technology, and safety tips to better protect their communities. Hosted by the State Fire Marshal's Office with national partners, the event focused on practical information departments can take home to keep residents and their loved ones safer.
5. Opposing visions for energy future presented (theintermountain.com) — A packed hearing at the Public Service Commission's downtown Charleston headquarters pitted coal supporters against consumer and clean-energy advocates over proposed rules for running coal-fired power plants. The outcome could influence future electric rates, pollution levels, and how much utilities rely on coal versus cheaper power sources, so Charleston ratepayers have a direct stake in what the PSC decides.
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