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Hi there, Charleston! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Headed to Ella Langley at Charleston Coliseum? Read this first
  • Why Jyilek Harrington's Charleston murder case remains unsolved after two years
  • How Charleston neighbors can help nine neglected dogs rescued this week

Also on today's calendar: The Fab Four and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
  • Monday: A morning shower in spots, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ella Langley's 2026 Charleston Coliseum Show in Charleston, West Virginia: Everything You Need To Know (holler.country) — Charleston concertgoers get a full rundown for Ella Langley's Dandelion Tour stop at Charleston Coliseum this Saturday, including set times, likely setlist, and openers Muscadine Bloodline and Gabriella Rose. The guide covers parking at the Quarrier Street Garage, KRT bus options, rideshare tips, and the venue's clear-bag policy. Fans are encouraged to arrive early for merch and smoother entry.
   

2. Mother speaks out after no arrests have been made two years after WVSU football player was killed (wsaz.com) — Charleston police still have made no arrests two years after West Virginia State University football player Jyilek Harrington was fatally shot at his Regency Drive apartment, and his mother is pleading for answers. She's urging anyone in Charleston with information to contact detectives so her son can finally receive justice and his memory, already honored by WVSU, can bring change.
   

3. Nine dogs living in 'deplorable' conditions; KCHA asking for community's help with donations (wowktv.com) — Right now in Charleston, the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association is caring for nine severely neglected dogs, including one rescued from a sealed metal crate, and they're asking local residents for urgent help. The shelter needs donations of money, gift cards, toys, blankets, towels, and wet dog food so staff can provide intensive medical care and supplies for these animals.
   

4. South Charleston JROTC builds confidence, leadership and lifelong skills (wchstv.com) — Students at South Charleston High School are using the Air Force JROTC program to build confidence, leadership, and a strong sense of family right in Kanawha County. Cadets describe life-changing gains in public speaking, teamwork, and friendships, plus memorable hands-on experiences like flying on a C-130. Instructors emphasize that the program's real mission is preparing teens for any future, not just the military.
   

5. Hot Wheels Stunt Show revving into WV as part of first-ever U.S. tour (wvnstv.com) — Charleston families can look forward to the Hot Wheels Stunt Show roaring into the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center on January 30–31, 2027, with tickets going on sale September 28. The tour's first-ever U.S. run features life-sized versions of favorite Hot Wheels cars performing high-speed stunts, plus a Pre-Show Party with vehicle close-ups, autographs, and interactive activities. It's billed as a two-hour, nonstop action experience for all ages.
   

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    Saturday September 12
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    Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr, Charleston
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💬 Chatter

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  • Here is a great tip!
    If your electric bill is high, invest in blackout curtains. My electric bill went from 380. It dropped to 149. This months bill. Big Lots has… (Nextdoor Kanawha City)
  • Life with Viktor (age 5) Sept 10
    Viktor wanted his after school snack, but I was still occupied. He was playing with a calculator so I told him to go to 1,000 by 1.25. He was saying… (Nextdoor Washington Heights)
  • State of West Virginia posted a job opening for Regional Treasury Representative-WV State Treasurer's Office-See Posting in Charleston. Apply here.
  • The Atlantic League Professional Baseball posted a job opening for Box Office Manager in Charleston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Charleston here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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