Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: Police probe deadly I-77 crash near Charleston’s I-64 split
Make time for Special Places Celebration on the Charleston Patch calendar
Hello again Charleston! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Police probe deadly I-77 crash near Charleston's I-64 split
- How to share your say on WV's Military Hall of Fame rules
- When Cirque Dreams Holidaze brings high-flying holiday magic to Charleston
Also on today's calendar: Ella Langley and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 55 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 63. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Victims of fatal accident in Charleston near I-77/I-64 split identified (wvnstv.com) — Charleston police have identified the four people killed in Friday night's crash on I-77 near the I-77/I-64 split, where a vehicle hit a barrier and fell into a lot off Pennsylvania Avenue. Charleston Police and Fire crews pronounced all four occupants dead at the scene, and the department's Crash Investigation Unit is still working to determine exactly what happened. 
2. Public comment period opens for West Virginia Military Hall of Fame (wowktv.com) — State officials are inviting public comments right now on rules that will guide the West Virginia Military Hall of Fame, with mail-in feedback directed to a Kanawha Boulevard address in Charleston. Residents can weigh in on how veterans are nominated, which valor awards qualify, and how inductees are recognized before rules are finalized after Sept. 11.
3. 'Cirque Dreams Holidaze' returns to Charleston in December (wowktv.com) — Charleston families can look forward to Cirque Dreams Holidaze returning to the Clay Center on Dec. 16, bringing acrobatics, live music, and a holiday storyline set in the fantastical world of "Holidaze." Tickets for the 7 p.m. performance go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, through the Clay Center website and box office, with group options available.
4. Morrisey appoints Kessinger as Tourism secretary (theintermountain.com) — West Virginia's new Tourism Secretary, Kayla Kessinger, was introduced at the Capitol in Charleston and will lead a department credited with driving tourism's $9 billion statewide impact. Her background includes legislative work, pro-life nonprofit leadership, and helping plan July's four-day Capitol City Celebration in Charleston, signaling continued focus on promoting the state's outdoor and cultural attractions.
5. West Virginia man convicted of coercing minor in Mississippi (wjtv.com) — A man from Charleston has been convicted in federal court in Mississippi of coercing a 15-year-old there into sexual activity using online messages and travel. The jury found him guilty on two charges, and he now awaits a December sentencing that could bring at least 10 years and up to life in prison.
📸 Around Charleston
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in Charleston
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
- Special Places Celebration →
Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston
6:00 pm
Thursday September 10
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Trivia Night at Fife
City of Charleston Fife Street Brewing
7:00 pm - Market Table: Rainbow Harvest Dinner
City of Charleston Capitol Market
6:00 pm - The Legacy: A New Ballet from the Music of Mark Scarpelli
City of Charleston Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences
7:00 pm - Downtown Art & Architecture Walking Tour
City of Charleston WesBanco Bank
8:30 am - Cemetery Walk with a View
City of Charleston Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum
9:00 am - Ella Langley →
Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr, Charleston
7:00 pm - The Fab Four →
Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr, Charleston
7:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
📣 Charleston Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
- Cemetery Running and Walking Group
City of Charleston Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum
5:30 pm - Trivia Night at Fife
City of Charleston Fife Street Brewing
7:00 pm - Club Ice Session →
South Charleston Memorial Ice Arena, 20 RHL Blvd, South Charleston
5:15 pm - Market Table: Rainbow Harvest Dinner
City of Charleston Capitol Market
6:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Life with Viktor (age 5)
Daddy was off work today so I left to work on the rental property. I wasn't gone 10 minutes when I had to go back home for some molly bolts Viktor… (Nextdoor Washington Heights) - 🤑🎉🎉FREE STUFF🎉🎉🤑
I have a 30 gallon tote of girls books for ages 5-10 that you can have for FREE you just need to come and pick them up and bring a large box because… (Nextdoor Kanawha City)
- Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Hourly Assistant Manager in Charleston. Apply here.
- TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Lead Product Manager, OMS (REMOTE) 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.