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🌱 Police investigate stabbing that sent one person to the hospital in South Charleston
South Charleston, West Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you South Charleston! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Police investigate stabbing that sent one person to the hospital in South Charleston
- Why a South Carolina home invasion suspect ended up jailed in South Charleston
- Can South Charleston’s Black Eagles really jump back into title contention?
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Stabbing leaves one hospitalized in South Charleston, police say (wchstv.com) — One person was hospitalized Wednesday evening after a stabbing on Colonial Park Drive in South Charleston, according to local police. Officers say a fight between two men ended with one stabbed in the stomach, one person detained, and no identities released yet as the investigation continues. 
• Police: Man wanted in violent home invasion arrested (wyff4.com) — A man wanted in connection with a 2024 home invasion in Spartanburg, South Carolina, was arrested while working at a pizza restaurant in South Charleston. He is now being held at a South Charleston detention center while authorities arrange his extradition, following a multi-agency law enforcement effort.
• 'Keep not believing.' South Charleston aims to jump into contention (wowktv.com) — South Charleston High’s Black Eagles football team is gearing up for a big rebound season after last year’s 2-8 record, with a home opener against Nitro on August 27. Coach Donnie Mays says returning players and new transfers have energized the program, and he believes the team can quickly return to state title contention.
📸 Around South Charleston
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Elk City Art & Walking History Tour
City of Charleston Mea Cuppa Coffee Lounge
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National Farmers Market Event
City of South Charleston South Charleston Farmers Market, 4006 Maccorkle Avenue S.W., South Charleston, West Virginia, WV, 25309, United States
6:00 am -
The Poâ Ramblinâ Boys, The Mammals, Inara George, Red Camel
City of Charleston WV Culture Center & State Museum
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Cemetery Walk with a View
City of Charleston Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum
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CAMC Foundation Golf Classic
City of Charleston Berry Hills Country Club 1 Berry Hills Rd, Charleston, WV 25314
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Cemetery Running and Walking Group
City of Charleston Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum
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Trivia Night at Fife
City of Charleston Fife Street Brewing
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Summerfest 2026
City of South Charleston Mound, 301 7th Ave, South Charleston, WV 25303, South Charleston, WV, 25303, United States
2:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Lil' Tinkers Playgroup →
Dunbar Branch-Kanawha County Library, 301 12th St, Dunbar
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Elk City Art & Walking History Tour
City of Charleston Mea Cuppa Coffee Lounge
8:30 am -
National Farmers Market Event
City of South Charleston South Charleston Farmers Market, 4006 Maccorkle Avenue S.W., South Charleston, West Virginia, WV, 25309, United States
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Cameron Boggs LIVE / Capitol Theater →
WVSU Capitol Center Theater, 123 Summers St, Charleston
7:00 pm
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in South Charleston. Apply here.
- Kanawha County Public Schools posted a job opening for Custodian IV - 261 Days - 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in South Charleston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Charleston here.
🗞 Nearby News
Charleston
- Pizzas & Cream opens second location with South Charleston ribbon cutting (wowktv.com)
- Charleston ranks 18th in the nation for bed bugs (wowktv.com)
- West Virginia church works to reclaim its community (baptistpress.com)
Ok South 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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