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Greetings Charleston! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a South Charleston bus maker's bosses must face a Kanawha judge
  • How Advantage Valley's new hire could boost Charleston-area jobs and housing
  • What a Charleston Supreme Court hearing could mean for jail death lawsuits

Also on today's calendar: Job Placement Open Enrollment and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Hot with clouds and sun, with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 92, low: 69.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Top GreenPower Motor execs ordered to court in Kanawha County this week (wvmetronews.com) — Charleston residents should know GreenPower Motor's top executives have been ordered into Kanawha County Circuit Court after buses tied to a $2 million judgment were reportedly moved out of West Virginia. The case involves discrimination claims from former South Charleston workers, questions about unpaid tuition tied to a state grant, and millions in public incentives the company received while promising hundreds of local jobs.
   

2. Advantage Valley hires new strategic initiatives director (wchsnetwork.com) — A regional economic development group serving the Charleston metro has hired Adam Phillips as its new director of strategic initiatives, focusing on helping local businesses expand markets and strengthen supply chains. Working closely with Charleston Area Alliance and county partners, Advantage Valley aims to connect companies with resources and tackle shared challenges like housing and workforce needs that directly affect residents across the Charleston region.
   

3. State Supreme Court to weigh validity of deliberate indifference lawsuits against state prison officials (wvnews.com) — West Virginia's highest court, meeting in Charleston, is about to decide whether families of inmates can sue state prison officials in state court for "deliberate indifference" when loved ones die in custody. The ruling will shape how wrongful-death cases are handled, potentially affecting multiple lawsuits already filed in Kanawha County and beyond over jail medical and mental-health care.
   

4. Page A15 (wvnews.com) — Charleston shoppers may see only modest relief at the meat counter from President Trump's 90-day suspension of tariffs on foreign beef trimmings, according to a WVU economist. Meanwhile, West Virginia's agriculture commissioner warns the move is already pressuring cattle prices and could squeeze local producers, highlighting the tradeoff between cheaper groceries and the long-term health of the state's farm economy.
   

5. Blenko Glass unveils new suncatchers honoring Dolly Parton (wowktv.com) — Charleston readers are seeing a local tie to Dolly Parton as Blenko Glass launches two new handmade suncatchers, with half the proceeds benefiting Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of West Virginia. The limited-edition ornaments celebrate her music, storytelling, and support for children's literacy, turning a statewide tribute into a chance for Kanawha Valley residents to support early reading.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Life with Viktor (age 5) Sept 6
    Viktor got an Andes chocolate as a reward for helping me locate my lost phone. He told me how good Andes chocolate was. I told him I thought the best… (Nextdoor Washington Heights)
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
    Found on September 7, 2026 in Charleston, WV 25302 near Women's and children's hosp Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor North Charleston)
  • West Virginia Department of Education posted a job opening for Assistant Coach - Esports in Charleston. Apply here.
  • MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $12-$22/Hr in Charleston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Charleston here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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