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In today's newsletter:
- How Charleston's award-winning plant keeps your tap water safe
- Need help with a shutoff notice in Charleston? Here's where to go
- What Charleston's new trespass program means for local businesses
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Fog in the morning and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 79, low: 66.
- Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Charleston plant showcases award-winning water treatment process (wchstv.com) — Charleston's Kanawha Valley Water Treatment Plant, which serves about 85,000 customers across the valley, is being highlighted for its award-winning process that draws and treats water from the Elk River. With more than $124 million in statewide upgrades announced, including major clarifier work at the Charleston facility, local tap water quality and reliability are set for further improvement. 
2. Charleston church ministry helps prevent utility shutoffs (wowktv.com) — If you're in Charleston facing a utility shutoff, Christ Church United Methodist offers up to $100 in assistance and a listening ear every Tuesday to anyone with a valid ID and a termination notice. For 20 years, volunteers there have quietly helped neighbors keep lights and water on while also providing emotional support during some of their hardest moments.
3. New tool to tackle trespassing in Charleston (wsaz.com) — Charleston City Council has approved a new voluntary Trespass Enforcement Authorization Program letting businesses pre-authorize police to enforce trespassing laws when owners aren't on site. Participating Charleston properties will register with police and post notices, aiming to address recurring after-hours trespassing without creating any new criminal offenses.
4. Healthnet Aeromedical Services operating Mason County EMS service (wchstv.com) — Charleston-based HealthNet Aeromedical Services has taken over management of Mason County's EMS system under a new two-year contract that began August 1. County leaders say HealthNet's bulk purchasing and staffing model should save money, improve schedules for paramedics, and help attract more EMS workers as demand grows across the region.
📸 Around Charleston
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Charleston
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Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr, Charleston
3:30 pm
Friday August 21
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Other local events
- Civil War Wednesdays
City of Charleston Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum
6:30 pm - Let's Get Cooking in August
Capitol Market 800 Smith St, Charleston, WV 25301
11:30 am - Letâs Get Cooking in August
City of Charleston Capitol Market
11:30 am - Jason Aldean: Full Throttle Tour
City of Charleston Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center - Elk City Art & Walking History Tour
City of Charleston Mea Cuppa Coffee Lounge
8:30 am - Downtown Art & Architecture Walking Tour
City of Charleston WesBanco Bank
8:30 am - Brunch Bites & The Arts
City of Charleston Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences, Grand Lobby
10:00 am
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Civil War Wednesdays
City of Charleston Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum
6:30 pm - Letâs Get Cooking in August
City of Charleston Capitol Market
11:30 am - Let's Get Cooking in August
Capitol Market 800 Smith St, Charleston, WV 25301
11:30 am - Jason Aldean: Full Throttle Tour
City of Charleston Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Life with Viktor (Age 5)
Viktor came to my room with a blanket. He was swirling it around fast. "Granny, watch out! This is an EF5 tornado! Only 2% of all tornadoes get this… (Nextdoor Washington Heights) - Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
Gunner was LOST on August 17, 2026 in Dunbar, WV 25064 near 22nd Street near the railroad tracks Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information… (Nextdoor Charleston's East End)
- West Virginia Department of Education posted a job opening for Substitute Custodian in Charleston. Apply here.
- A. Duie Pyle, Inc. posted a job opening for Terminal 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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