Local police granted $244K+ in funds; end of buck gun season; holiday events | Kanawha Valley Update
Happy Friday! Today is Dec. 1, 2023. There is so much going on this weekend all over the Kanawha Valley. Get out and enjoy something local if you can. Friday:🌦️ Showers. High in the upper 50s.
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Good Thursday. Today is Nov. 30, 2023. Have some Mason jars just lying around the house? Today's the day to put them to good use. News you can use, I know. You're welcome. Today’s weather:🌤️ Mostly sunny. High in the mid-50s.
Read full storyKanawha Valley Calendar of Events: Friday, Dec. 1 to Sunday, Dec. 3
If you aren't in the holiday spirit yet, you might be after this weekend. No matter where you happen to go in the Kanawha Valley, there's likely something Christmas-themed to do. Here are a few local events happening between Friday, Dec. 1, and Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023.
Read full storyParade, tree lighting to highlight 'Christmas on Main' in Clendenin
CLENDENIN, W.Va. -- The town of Clendenin is getting into the holiday spirit, with a full-fledged Christmas celebration planned for Dec. 2. The northern Kanawha County community will host its annual "Christmas on Main" event on Saturday. The festivities begin with a parade at 6 p.m.
Read full storyState agency offering chance to win tickets to Nutcracker ballet in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Want to win two tickets to see the Nutcracker ballet live at the Clay Center on Saturday, Dec. 9?. The West Virginia Lottery has you covered. "Remember your favorite Nutcracker toy or character? Now’s your chance to tell us about it," lottery officials wrote in a post on their official Facebook page.
Read full storySouth Charleston ribbon cutting; new phone scam warning; Belle story time | Kanawha Valley Update
Good Wednesday. Today is Nov. 29, 2023. If you missed out on Giving Tuesday yesterday, never fear -- local nonprofits can always use help. It's not too late. Today’s weather: ☀️ Sunny. High in the mid-40s.
Read full storyCity officials: Holiday happenings draw record crowds in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Black Friday weekend saw record numbers of visitors to Charleston, officials with the city said earlier this week. “I am not sure anyone could have predicted the number of people who visited our city this past weekend,” Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin said Monday.
Read full storySissonville community hosting weekend of Christmas events
SISSONVILLE, W.Va. -- Residents and visitors to Kanawha County's Sissonville community have several holiday events to look forward to this weekend. Community groups, churches and other local organizations are hosting concerts, festivals and parades on Friday, Dec. 1 and Saturday, Dec. 2.
Read full storyKanawha Valley nonprofits to support on Giving Tuesday — and beyond
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- It's Giving Tuesday, the annual day set aside to share time, talent and, yes, donations (monetary or otherwise) with local charities and nonprofits. Here in the Kanawha Valley, there are several causes and organizations worthy of support. Here's a (non-exhaustive) list of a few local nonprofits deserving of your donations. Know of another Kanawha Valley-based organization that should be added to the list? Let us know in the comment section below.
Read full storyArea USPS facility could close; warming center opened; structures demolished | Kanawha Valley Update
Good Tuesday. Today is Nov. 28, 2023. Remember the National Christmas Tree that came through the Kanawha Valley earlier in November? It finally reached Washington, D.C. They're lighting it tonight, and it'll be broadcast on CBS on Dec. 15.
Read full storyCapitol Market goes European, transforms into 'Holiday Village' for Christmas season
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Visitors to Charleston's Capitol Market would be forgiven for thinking they had stepped into a European Christmas market beginning Friday. That is the point, after all.
Read full storyCounty offering free 'Christmas at Coonskin' tree lighting, holiday display event Dec. 1
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Residents of Kanawha County have one more reason to start getting into the holiday spirit, thanks to a free event sponsored by the Kanawha County Parks and Recreation and the Kanawha County Commission.
Read full storyMarmet town council to hold special meeting today
MARMET, W.Va. -- The town of Marmet will hold a special council meeting today (Monday, Nov. 27) at 6 p.m. Officials with the town posted an agenda for this evening's meeting on their official Facebook page Monday morning. Items on today's agenda include:
Read full storyCharleston PODAs launch; gas restoration update; Monday Night Book Club | Kanawha Valley Update
Good Monday. Today is Nov. 27, 2023. Still have room after your Thanksgiving feast? Why not try a Bavarian cream pie?. Today’s weather:🌨️ Chance of flurries. High in the upper 30s.
Read full storyState DNR, tourism departments offer online holiday gift guide
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Looking for a gift for the outdoor or travel enthusiast on your holiday list?. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) and the state Department of Tourism have teamed up to offer a selection of state-themed gifts for the winter holidays.
Read full storyChristmas musicals, more take stage around the Kanawha Valley during the 2023 holiday season
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Local theater groups, ballets and more are staging seasonal productions around the Kanawha Valley. Whether you're in the mood for an original rock opera or some holiday humor, here are eight Christmas productions you can catch locally between now and the end of the year.
Read full storyKRT offering free weekend rides to downtown holiday events
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Visitors to downtown Charleston can catch free weekend rides on a Kanawha Valley Regional Transit Authority (KRT) trolley now through the end of the year. The Holly Jolly Brawley Trolley, a limited-time shuttle route being offered by the region's public bus transit, will run every Friday through Sunday from now until Dec. 31. Rides are offered from 4-10 p.m. each of those days, according to information on KRT's website.
Read full storyWest Side art business goes global, exporting products internationally
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Jeanne Stevenson began her business journey in 2008, working from her basement at her residence in Charleston. It was from here that she created and sold her original art from her Echo-Lit brand.
Read full storyKanawha Valley municipalities announce 2023 Christmas parade dates, times
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Communities throughout the Kanawha Valley are geared up for Christmas. Several municipalities have begun planning their annual holiday parades. Here are a few Kanawha County parades you won't want to miss.
Read full storyKanawha Valley Calendar of Events: Friday, Nov. 24 to Sunday, Nov. 26
Now that Thanksgiving's down, it's time to start the holiday season! This weekend sets the yuletide spirit into full motion in the Kanawha Valley. Here are a few local events happening between Friday, Nov. 24, and Sunday, Nov. 26.
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