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

In today's newsletter:

  • How years of Fort Hill Bridge work will reshape Charleston commutes
  • How could new data center rules change life in Charleston?
  • Charleston man indicted in deadly Nitro Walmart parking lot shooting

Also on today's calendar: Tiny Tots Storytime and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 54.
  • Thursday: Sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. WVDOT announces first major construction phase of Fort Hill Bridge rehabilitation project (wsaz.com) — Charleston drivers are about to see early work begin on the I‑64 Fort Hill Bridge rehabilitation, with crossover construction starting Tuesday to prepare for major lane shifts in January 2027. The $74.5 million project, a top priority for the Charleston area, will move all traffic to one side of the bridge at a time through spring 2028, significantly affecting daily commutes.
   

2. Councilman Pepper ready to propose guardrails to potential data centers in Capital City (wvmetronews.com) — Charleston residents may soon see new rules on how large data centers operate in the city, as Councilman Emmett Pepper introduces an ordinance focused on noise, setbacks, and community benefits. The proposal aims to protect neighborhoods and electricity ratepayers while still welcoming responsible investment, and would create a clear public process for reviewing major projects in Charleston and beyond.
   

3. Man indicted in Nitro Walmart parking lot murder (wvmetronews.com) — A Charleston man has been indicted in connection with the April shooting death of his girlfriend in the Nitro Walmart parking lot, a case closely watched around Kanawha County. The 54‑year‑old pleaded not guilty and remains jailed without bail while a trial date is set, keeping Charleston‑area residents attentive to developments in this high‑profile homicide case.
   

4. Mountain Stage Announces Venue Changes For 2 Upcoming Shows (wvpublic.org) — If you're planning to catch Mountain Stage this fall, both remaining 2026 shows are still in Charleston but moving to larger or more nostalgic venues. The Nov. 15 taping shifts to the Charleston Theater at the Convention Center, while the Dec. 6 anniversary show returns to the historic Capitol Theater downtown, with big-name guests and tickets already on sale.
   

5. WVDOH awards 17 projects, including $14.5 million I-77 paving job (wvnews.com) — State highway officials have awarded 17 new road and bridge contracts, including safety upgrades on I-64 and I-77 in Charleston. Local drivers can expect high-friction surface treatments on key stretches through the city, while other major paving and bridge projects move forward across West Virginia following recent bid lettings.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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