Around the Valley

Community

Local events, volunteer opportunities, and the people that make the Kanawha Valley what it is.

Community Stories

Charleston council members heard a presentation on a new riverfront lighting plan aimed at improving safety along Kanawha Boulevard.

Jordan Whitaker • June 15, 2026

A downtown shelter is extending its cooling center hours through the weekend as temperatures climb across the valley.

Priya Bennett • June 12, 2026

Dozens of local vendors are preparing for the return of a popular open-air market in downtown Charleston.

Alex Tran • June 11, 2026

Community volunteers are gathering Saturday morning for a coordinated cleanup along the Kanawha riverbank.

Sam Whitman • June 9, 2026