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Community Stories
City leaders review riverfront lighting proposal
Charleston council members heard a presentation on a new riverfront lighting plan aimed at improving safety along Kanawha Boulevard.
Jordan Whitaker • June 15, 2026
Local shelter expands cooling center hours
A downtown shelter is extending its cooling center hours through the weekend as temperatures climb across the valley.
Priya Bennett • June 12, 2026
Small businesses prepare for downtown summer market
Dozens of local vendors are preparing for the return of a popular open-air market in downtown Charleston.
Alex Tran • June 11, 2026
Volunteers organize river cleanup this weekend
Community volunteers are gathering Saturday morning for a coordinated cleanup along the Kanawha riverbank.
Sam Whitman • June 9, 2026