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Hi Charleston, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Academic Showdown finals, Irish road bowling, and Celtic Village + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
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📰 In the news
Quiz bowl talents collide: Morgantown High and Fairmont Senior have clinched spots in the Academic Showdown finals, set for May 1 at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston with teams from 31 counties — get all the details.
Celebrating standout achievement: Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office named Cpl. Treavor Dubiel its 2025 Deputy of the Year after serving 112 warrants in 2025, with seven nominees praised by Sheriff Joey Crawford — see what set the winner apart.
New backing for local enterprises: West Virginia’s Small Business Growth Act passed the Legislature in Charleston in a 29-2 Senate vote and was sent to Gov. Patrick Morrisey, proposing small-business financing and 2029 tax credits — see what’s in the bill.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
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🫶 We got your back
Concrete therapy, anyone? Feeling cooped up? Hurricane Skatepark serves smooth lines, LED-lit laps, and a tight blend of bowl and street so you can cruise, drill tricks, or just vibe with the regulars. It’s an easy way to get moving this week, and you might even forget you called it cardio.
Meet the Samburger: Whether you’re building an 8 oz DIY masterpiece or craving the half-beef, half-sausage signature, Sam’s Uptown Cafe hits that juicy, just-greasy-enough sweet spot. Pile on crispy fries, snag a table with friends, and call it the midweek win your brain and stomach needed.
Where the past clicks: At West Virginia State Museum, a quick drop-in becomes a deep dive with immersive storytelling, surprising artifacts, and just enough whoa moments to fuel dinner-table chatter. It’s a low-effort, high-payoff reset right here in town.
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📆 Charleston for grown ups
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🏃 5K Kilt Run and 2K Walk @ City of Charleston Spring Hill Cemetery | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Feeling lively? Try a kilt-clad 5K or an easy 2K stroll through Spring Hill Cemetery Park, complete with bagpipes, sweeping Kanawha views, and a pretty tour of our history. Kilts optional, hills not, and the vibes raise money for the arboretum. Very Charleston, very Celtic.
🚂 C&OHS at the St. Albans Depot @ St. Albans Chesapeake and Ohio Depot | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Swing by St. Albans Depot first Saturdays for model trains, trains rumbling by, and railroad lore straight from C&OHS volunteers who actually worked the rails. Grab a $1 book or a Blenko suncatcher, then bask in miniature Kanawha County scenery. Pure local nostalgia.
🌱 Seed to Feed @ Miss Ruby’s Corner Market | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Whether your houseplants fear you, or you secretly name your tomatoes, come dig in with neighbors to start seeds, swap sustainable fixes for the block, and give the brain a breather. Little love-our-block walk, hands-on learning, free coffee, free street parking, deli closed.
🎻 Celtic Village @ City Center Live | Saturday (3/7) at 10:30 AM – City Center and Slack Plaza become a Celtic village, with pipes, drums, cloggers, duelists, wolfhounds, and more crafters than Summers Street parking spots. Come for the music and dance, stay for the pageant prizes, kids tug o war, a Welsh Dragon with Kinnfolk, and parade.
🍀 Irish Road Bowling @ Kanawha State Forest | Sunday (3/8) at 2:00 PM – At Kanawha State Forest, we hurl 28 oz steel balls down the road, call it sport, and pretend the rake is for leaves. Bring two friends, or we’ll find you some, roll to Salamander Trail, then toast with road bowler stout at Fife Street.
☘ A Taste of Ireland @ Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia | Sunday (3/8) at 3:00 PM – Craving craic without the layover? Off-Broadway vets and Riverdance alumni bring Charleston a live hit of Irish music and dance, from world-champ footwork and a cappella tap battles to reimagined favorites like Danny Boy and Tell Me Ma, all served with cheeky Irish wit.
🇺 Make an America 250 Badge to Wear @ Kanawha County Public Library – Main | Monday (3/9) at 10:00 AM – Celebrate America’s big 250 at the Main Library by making a badge you can actually wear, not just misplace in a junk drawer. Pick from their designs, or draw your own. If you can say semiquincentennial without a water break, you’ve earned two.
Live music & entertainment:
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Charleston report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 78°F – Low: 59°F – Precip: 63%
A chance of rain before 1pm, then rain likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Rain likely before 7pm, then rain likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 81°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 44%
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain before 4am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and a slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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