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Good morning Charleston! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much say will Kanawha County have on Valley Link?
  • How a nearby landslide threat could ripple toward Charleston
  • What went down when AEW Collision hit Charleston Coliseum?

Also on today's calendar: University of Findlay Men's Golf at The Pines CC Collegiate Invite - The Pines Country Club and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Not as warm with a t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 65.
  • Tuesday: Heavy thunderstorms, with a high of 71 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Proposed Valley Link transmission line raises concerns in Kanawha County (wowktv.com) — Kanawha County residents packed a Charleston commission meeting to protest the proposed 250-mile Valley Link transmission line from John Amos Power Plant to Maryland, fearing local impacts but learning county authority is limited. Commissioners and Del. Mike Pushkin said state law now centralizes decisions in Charleston, leaving locals seeking ways to influence the project before any formal application is filed.
   

• Landslide Triggers Emergency in West Virginia County (ntd.com) — A landslide in Mason County, less than an hour from Charleston, prompted a state of emergency after flood-driven erosion crept within two feet of a railroad line. Governor Patrick Morrisey's order follows earlier flooding and a recent city emergency in Charleston, with officials warning that more erosion could threaten infrastructure, schools, and travel across the region if not stabilized quickly.
   

• Hall's AEW Collision Review – 9.19.26 (411mania.com) — Fans at the Charleston Coliseum got a packed night of AEW Collision action, from Darby Allin's wild TNT title defense to a hard-hitting main event featuring Jon Moxley. While the show mainly advances national wrestling storylines, it also spotlights Charleston as a regular stop for big-league pro wrestling, giving local fans a front-row seat to major feuds.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Today I'm grateful for the rainy, dreary days.
    They make me appreciate the sunshine even more! What are you grateful for? (Nextdoor South Charleston)
  • A while ago a woman named Vicky wrote that there is a lot of help available for people who need help and to call 211 for information.
    I don't need help, but I wanted to see what kind of help was available. Unbelievable that there are so many organizations who offer help, but I asked… (Nextdoor Kanawha City)
  • AmerisourceBergen Corporation posted a job opening for Retail Merchandising Specialist in Charleston. Apply here.
  • Babki posted a job opening for Part-Time Game Tester in Charleston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Charleston here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Charleston

  • Capitol and South Charleston high schools name Scholar Athletes of the Week (wchstv.com)
  • I-64 East Closed in Charleston Due to Crash (news-usa.today)

Elkview

  • One killed in crash on Interstate 79 South Friday night in Elkview, deputies say (wchstv.com)
  • Journalist, Author, Poet, Playwright Ed Morris Dies (musicrow.com)

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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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