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Good morning Charleston! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Charleston judge rejected home confinement in a fatal shooting.
  • Planning a move to Charleston? Here's how to avoid costly surprises.
  • Why UC's enrollment surge matters for Charleston's future workforce.

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

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 63. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Maryland Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Charleston Homicide (news-usa.today) — A Maryland man has been sentenced to 10 years in a West Virginia prison for a 2025 fatal shooting on Charleston's East End, bringing closure to a high-profile case. Prosecutors reduced the charge to voluntary manslaughter, and the judge firmly rejected a defense request for home confinement, while the victim's family shared a written statement about their ongoing grief.
   

2. Moving to Charleston, WV: What to Plan Before You Hire Movers (yonkerstimes.com) — If you're planning a move to Charleston, be ready for hills, narrow streets, and steep South Hills driveways that can complicate moving trucks and timing. This guide walks you through choosing properly licensed movers, getting in-home estimates, planning around busy dates, and handling utilities, parking, and valuables so your move into Charleston neighborhoods goes smoothly and avoids surprise costs.
   

3. University of Charleston enrollment hits historic level (wowktv.com) — The University of Charleston is celebrating near-historic enrollment, with nearly 3,000 students across its Charleston campus, Beckley site, and online programs for 2026–27. Growth is especially strong in healthcare programs like nursing anesthesia, occupational therapy, and physical therapy, reflecting both student demand and the need for skilled professionals in West Virginia and beyond.
   

4. 2026 West Virginia Fire Safety Summit held in Charleston (wsaz.com) — Firefighters and safety officials from across West Virginia gathered in Charleston for the 2026 Fire Safety Summit, sharing new tactics, technology, and safety tips to better protect their communities. Hosted by the State Fire Marshal's Office with national partners, the event focused on practical information departments can take home to keep residents and their loved ones safer.
   

5. Opposing visions for energy future presented (theintermountain.com) — A packed hearing at the Public Service Commission's downtown Charleston headquarters pitted coal supporters against consumer and clean-energy advocates over proposed rules for running coal-fired power plants. The outcome could influence future electric rates, pollution levels, and how much utilities rely on coal versus cheaper power sources, so Charleston ratepayers have a direct stake in what the PSC decides.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Today I'm so grateful I didn't get seriously injured when I fell!
    God must've had his hand on me. What are you grateful for today? (Nextdoor South Charleston)
  • update: she has been microchipped, is with the humane association, and will hopefully be reunited with her owner tomorrow 💖
    loose dog on hall st in luna park! no identifying info on the collar but very sweet and knows commands (Nextdoor Watts Hill)
  • City of Charleston West Virginia posted a job opening for Recreational Aid - Part Time in Charleston. Apply here.
  • Management & Training Corporation posted a job opening for Recreation Aide 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: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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