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Good morning to you Charleston! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Charleston DUI crash victim severely injured; sentencing set for November.
  • How Vandalia Health is opening new nursing doors in Charleston
  • How Charleston residents can weigh in on a steel mill water permit.

Also on today's calendar: The Squire Tobacconist and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Cloudy, a t-storm; not as hot, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a shower, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Woman pleads guilty to DUI, severely injuring another driver (wsaz.com) — A Charleston woman has pleaded guilty to DUI causing serious bodily injury after a two-vehicle crash on Ruthledge Road in April left another driver severely hurt and hospitalized. Deputies reported clear signs of alcohol impairment at the scene, and she now faces a possible prison term of two to ten years and a substantial fine when sentenced November 5.
   

2. Vandalia Health hosts nursing expo in Charleston (wowktv.com) — Nursing students and locals in Charleston just got a direct line to careers with Vandalia Health at a Wednesday expo hosted at the CAMC Center for Learning and Research. Attendees met department representatives, explored externships and tuition assistance, and learned how to transition into jobs and residency programs, all aimed at growing nursing opportunities right here in Charleston.
   

3. RE: PN#LMD-146-2026 #WVG613119 (journal-news.net) — Charleston residents can review and comment on a state water pollution permit application, with documents available at the Department of Environmental Protection's 57th Street SE office. The notice concerns stormwater discharges from a Martinsburg steel mill, and locals have until October 9 to submit written feedback or request a public hearing.
   

4. Mountain State Collectors Convention 2026 (wvnstv.com) — Charleston collectors and hobbyists can look forward to the Mountain State Collectors Convention coming to the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center September 18–20, 2026. With more than 200 vendor tables of sports cards, TCG, comics, 3D printing and more, the multi-day event promises a packed Exhibit & Convention Hall and easy online ticket access for local fans.
   

5. West Virginia updates youth hunting rules (wvnews.com) — New statewide youth hunting rules, announced from Charleston, remove the minimum age for special youth seasons while keeping strict supervision requirements for hunters under 15. Teens 15 to 17 must meet full licensing rules, and all youth must report big game through their own DNR accounts, which Charleston families can set up and manage online.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Yry to rehome this girl.
    She is good with dogs and cats. She loves people. (Nextdoor Fort Hill)
  • My regular lawn guy is sick this week, so I am looking for someone to come out and do a quick cut.
    Nothing fancy needed, just front and back! We are located in South Charleston near the Joplin Park area and normally pay $60 for the service. The… (Nextdoor Montrose)
  • West Virginia Department of Education posted a job opening for Interventionist (Part Time) - CMS in Charleston. Apply here.
  • Patton Building Services posted a job opening for Cleaner/Janitor - Req# 20270410 in Charleston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Charleston here.

Ok Charleston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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