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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:

  • How Charleston is preparing to host thousands for December's title games
  • What's next after a Charleston West Side arson suspect waives hearing?
  • What rules might soon govern future data centers in Charleston?

Also on today's calendar: Stealthy Healthy Cooking Class (1pm) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 48.
  • Friday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 75 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. WVSSAC, Charleston gearing up for 2026 high school football championships (wvmetronews.com) — High school football fans in Charleston can look forward to hosting the WVSSAC state championships again this December, with games set for Laidley Field Dec. 4–5. Organizers are working with the City of Charleston and local tourism officials to create a bowl-style experience for teams, fans, and the community, aiming for big crowds and memorable visits.
   

2. Woman tied to Charleston West Side arson waives preliminary hearing (wchsnetwork.com) — A Charleston woman accused in an alleged arson at an abandoned West Side home has waived her preliminary hearing, while she and her partner remain jailed on first-degree arson and conspiracy charges. Prosecutors say the pair set fire inside a Maryland Avenue house, and one defendant's bond has already been doubled as the case moves forward.
   

3. Charleston councilman proposes ordinance to regulate future data centers (wchstv.com) — Charleston residents could see new rules for any future data centers, as Council member Emmett Pepper has introduced an ordinance to regulate noise, location, and community benefits. The proposal aims to protect neighborhoods, ensure transparency, and require community benefit agreements if smaller-scale data centers ever choose to locate in the city.
   

4. Officials say don't trust caller ID; hang up on gift card or crypto payment demands (wchstv.com) — Scammers are targeting Kanawha County residents with fake law-enforcement calls and demands for payment through Bitcoin machines or gift cards, sometimes even claiming to be from the Attorney General's Office. Officials urge you not to trust caller ID, hang up on any surprise payment demands, and instead contact the agency or sheriff's office using a verified phone number.
   

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  • Life with Viktor (age 5) Oct 5
    Today was a service day for teachers, so no school. I was teaching. Viktor at home and wanted to start the day with something easy for him. I wanted… (Nextdoor Washington Heights)
  • My thought for today…..
    The World is better with YOU in it. Please don't ever think otherwise. (Nextdoor Fort Hill)
  • State of West Virginia posted a job opening for Transportation District Administrator 3 - District 1 in Charleston. Apply here.
  • West Virginia Department of Education posted a job opening for Cook 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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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