South Charleston Pulse

Community Events

• 'Puzzles and Pies': 'Puzzles and Pies' brings delicious team competition to South Charleston.
• Patagonia Presentation: South...

• Brian Abraham, current chief of staff to U.S. Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., named president and COO of Appalachian Power.
• Replaces Aaron Walker, now...

South Charleston fans, gear up for big spring sports at nearby GoMart Ballpark:

• WVU vs Marshall rivalry on May 5; tickets on sale Friday, March 20...

Heartwarming fun at Kanawha County Public Library yesterday for airport K-9s Ned (4) and Hercules (9).

• Kids and families brought gifts, met the...

South Charleston highlighting engaging local activities to boost spirit:

• Patagonia presentation: Couple Ritchie and Vicky Robb share trip photos at...

Lil Wayne's “20+ Years of Carter Classics” Tour hits Charleston Coliseum on Friday, October 16—five-time Grammy winner extending U.S. tour with this...

Key update in local child safety case:

• Kaitlyn Hanshaw of South Charleston pleaded not guilty Tuesday to child neglect creating risk of injury...

Icy Roads and Weather Alerts

• 🔥 South Charleston Fire Chief Warning: South Charleston Fire Chief Virgil White reminds drivers to be mindful of...

Kanawha County Schools face major budget cuts due to a 969-student enrollment decline, impacting local families.

• 137 positions lost from school aid...

Winter hazards hit home: Freezing ice/snow caused multiple I-64 crashes overnight Monday-Tuesday, closing lanes near South Charleston exit.

Chief...

Travel alert for South Charleston drivers: Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 2 p.m. Tuesday for Kanawha County.

• Up to 2 inches snow, with icy...

Traffic & Weather Alerts

• 🔥 I-64 Crash Cleared: All lanes of Interstate 64 in South Charleston are back open after the rollover crash involving...

• I-64 East reopened in South Charleston after tractor-trailer rollover cleared at 4:23 a.m. Tuesday; driver had minor injuries
• Lanes at mile-marker...

Proud moment for Charleston: Two UC women's track stars shone at NCAA DII Championships in Virginia Beach.

• Laura Delgado de Torres: 15th in triple...

Charleston City Council approved a $113.6 million FY2027 budget reflecting financial responsibility.

Key highlights:

• $54M improvement to financial...

Quick feel-good opportunity today at Yeager Airport—near South Charleston!

• When: Tuesday, March 17, 9 AM–1 PM (final day)
• What: $10 or $20 grocery/gas gift cards
• Where: Main terminal lobby, Airport Ambassador podium

Swing by and make a difference!

National SBDC Day hits March 18 with a free 10 a.m. webinar on SBA + SBDC teamwork for funding and growth—register at sba.gov/event/81486.

• Small...

Kanawha County retail theft bust: James Wooten II arrested for shoplifting ammo and gun accessories from Cross Lanes Rural King.

• Loss prevention...

Key update for South Charleston and Kanawha families:

• Tentative last day: Friday, May 29
• WV DOE waiver skips makeup for snow days Aug 15, 2025 - Mar 16, 2026
• Future district closures could shift it

Plan ahead – no extra days needed yet!

Massive upset for Charleston-area hoops fans: #5 Parkersburg South defeats #1 George Washington 51-43 in overtime to advance to the state basketball championship. Fueled by freshman Qu's clutch three-pointers.