Smoke Haze, Rides, and Fun at the Fair | Charleston News

Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 18, 2026 · 1m

Despite a thick haze from Canadian wildfire smoke and an air quality alert urging folks—especially kids, elders, and those with breathing issues—to stay indoors, the Lawrence County Fair roared on. Riders, funnel cake eaters, and animal lovers showed up in droves, with one attendee, Aiden Clevenger, declaring he wasn’t letting smoke ruin his fun. The Ohio EPA lifted the statewide advisory at midnight, noting conditions were improving but some hazy spots lingered. It’s a snapshot of resilience: people balancing public health warnings with the simple, stubborn joy of community and…