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Hey Charleston, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: West Virginia Coffee Festival, Market Mayhem, and Kanawha Valley bridge projects tracker + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Kanawha Valley infrastructure push: WVDOT launched a website to track more than 50 Charleston-area bridge projects, including Fort Hill and Montrose Drive. It covers ongoing work in South Charleston — see what’s planned and underway.

Interactive coffee tastings: The West Virginia Coffee Festival will return April 25 to the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center with more than 50 coffees from local roasters. Tickets are on sale now — check out the full lineup.

Franchise expands regional footprint: Buffalo Wild Wings GO opened March 4 in Hurricane with a takeout-focused setup for fast, order-ahead wings and shareables, arriving alongside a new Dunkin’ Donuts and adding jobs — 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.

Highlights this week:

• Share a meal, volunteer, build community
• Homeschoolers model moon phases and craters
• Experience Snow White live, two shows only

🫶 We got your back

South Hills lunch fix: When you need a no-fuss midday win, Wheelhouse has fresh sandwiches, cozy soups, and crisp salads, plus the occasional BBQ, hotdog, and ice cream cameo. It’s the neighborhood spot you’ll keep handy for busy weeks and low-key catch-ups.

Fresh-air reset: Feeling cooped up? Coonskin Park delivers miles of trails, a fishable lake, disc golf, pickleball and tennis courts, an amphitheater, and a short par-3 for quick swings. Pack a snack, grab a friend, and rediscover your backyard close to home.

Small joys, big smiles: Liberty Roe pairs thoughtful, play-tough legacy toys with children’s clothing and giftable finds, so you can snag a birthday surprise and something your kid won’t ditch under the couch. A quick-win stop in South Hills when the week runs long.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🏃 Weekly Cemetery Running and Walking Group @ City of Charleston Spring Hill Cemetery | Tuesday (3/10) at 5:30 PM – Whether you’re training for UC Marathon or just need fresh air, this weekly Spring Hill Cemetery run-walk is peaceful and free. Do a 5K or wander paved loops, as flat as a cemetery allows, no timing, just your watch, good company, and quiet neighbors.

👯 Girls Night Out @ John W. Davis Fine Arts Building (Saint Albans) | Tuesday (3/10) at 7:30 PM – Whether you call it the Phil or know the full name, they’re throwing Girls Night Out with strings, spirit, and a cause worth leaving the couch. Free, donation-based benefit for The Ruby Project and Crown to Serve at John W. Davis, bring feminine hygiene products.

💄 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.

⛪ Daniel Faber – Lenten Organ Recital Series @ First Presbyterian Church | Wednesday (3/11) at 12:15 PM – If you want a reset that sticks, organist Daniel Faber takes the bench for the third recital in the Lenten series. It is free, reverent, and quietly thrilling, and donations go to Chandler Food Bags, so your good deed pairs nicely with the goosebumps.

🛒 Market Mayhem @ Capitol Market | Saturday (3/14) at 4:00 PM – Market Mayhem is body-slamming its way into Capitol Market with the only live wrestling show amid produce, pints, and porch-sitters. It is free, family friendly, and gloriously local, so bring the crew and enjoy suplexes by the squash. Third year running, still a hoot.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Charleston report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 78°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 35%

A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 82°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 76%

Rain and a chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

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