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Hi Charleston, hope you’re having a great weekend!
In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: New sports center breaks ground, a Women’s History Month farm-to-table dinner, and a green chili shootout + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Charleston protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 Most-clicked stories this week
New regional sports destination: With $7 million in federal funding secured, Kanawha County’s Ben Salango says construction is beginning on Charleston’s Capital Sports Center at the former Macy’s site as mall property talks continue — get details on funding and features.
A legacy served with love: The Strickland family announced plans for three Chicken Salad Chick restaurants in Parkersburg, Teays Valley and Charleston honoring their late daughter Leah, with opening dates and locations to be announced — see what’s planned in West Virginia.
Homegrown innovation broadens access: Milton-based Appalachian Unified Aerospace has partnered with Virginia’s MITRE to expand affordable drone technology for first responders and homeland security. The company says its next step is hiring six employees — read the full story.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
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.
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 This week’s top finds
Old-school pasta fix: Fazio’s Italian Restaurant keeps it classic, with housemade sauces, veal-and-pasta favorites, and from-scratch dishes that feel like a proper night out. Every meal arrives with house salad and Grecian bread, ideal for sharing with a carb-loving friend and turning an ordinary weeknight into a small celebration.
Quick cold reset: Whether you crave a sore-muscle timeout or a midweek mood boost, Metanoia Cryo and Massage blends cryotherapy, light therapy, dry float, and real massage to reset your system. Expect a quick chill that leaves you feeling human again, with shoulders no longer riding high near your ears.
Mid‑century mood boost: Craving a retro glow? The Purple Moon nails Charleston’s sweet spot for vintage finds: mid-century furniture, Blenko glass, and design-y pieces that get along with modern life. Great for a quick room refresh or a joyful impulse score.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Sneak peek at next week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🏥 Health Screenings, Testing, and Narcan Training @ Manna Meal | Monday (3/9) at 11:00 AM – Whether you want rapid tests for HIV or Hep C, need Narcan training, or just like feeling prepared, WV Health Right’s mobile clinic is parking on the West Side near Jarrett Terrace. Free testing, referrals, and a $5 gift card, no lecture included.
💄 Trish McEvoy @ Yarid’s | Wednesday (3/11) at 11:00 AM – Give your makeup routine a tune-up at Yarid’s with Trish McEvoy, complete with complimentary 1-on-1 lessons. Think smart tweaks, better tools, and zero contouring homework. Spots are limited, Charleston, so call 304-342-7463 to reserve your spot.
⚾ Girl Power: Women in Baseball @ Kanawha County Public Library (Main Library) | Wednesday (3/11) at 2:00 PM – Women’s History Month is stepping up to the plate with a storytime about the women who kept baseball alive in the 1940s, plus student performances from Kelly’s Dance Studio. Bring the kids, soak up history, and maybe retire that tired ‘boys of summer’ line.
👩 Women’s History Month Farm to Table Dinner @ J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Celebrating Women’s History Month in Charleston, this second annual farm-to-table dinner spotlights Mandy Gum, Ilyana Owens, and Hollind Zamora. Think sorghum-glazed ham, octopus carpaccio, beef tenderloin, and a strawberry rhubarb sendoff. Each ticket kicks $10 to the Women’s Shelter, with a cash bar for morale.
🤠 Country Two Step Workshop & Social Dance @ St. Albans American Legion Post 73 | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Nothing beats a monthly Two Step tune-up, then a social dance where the only thing stiffer than your boots is $12, cash only. Start with beginner, level up to beyond the basics, then dance it out. No partner needed, bottled water and finger foods included.
🌶 Green Chili Shootout & Market Mayhem @ Capitol Market Outdoor Pavilion | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Green Chili Shootout and Market Mayhem is taking over Capitol Market with unlimited chili samples from pros and amateurs. Snag a $10 advance tasting ticket, or $15 at the door, then stick around for Regatta Pro Wrestling, free, because heartburn pairs with body slams.
🎨 “Lucky Gnome” Paint Party @ Kita Modern Japanese (South Charleston) | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – At Kita Modern Japanese, we are painting a lucky gnome between bites and special cocktails, because multitasking is a talent now. Never painted before? They supply everything, walk you step by step, and your gnome can look like Uncle Larry. Grab a seat: https://creativecosm.com/events/lucky-gnome/
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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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: 67°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 87%
Showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 3 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 74°F – Low: 54°F – Precip: 2%
Sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 2 to 7 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers after 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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