Shows / Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Charleston West Virginia News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Charleston and the surrounding region—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping…
Episodes
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Alaska Charter Plane Crash Leaves No Survivors | Charleston News
A charter plane carrying eight people crashed in remote western Alaska Thursday, with no survivors — officials confirm. The Cessna 441, en route from Anchorage…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Small Plane Helicopter Crash at Carlisle | Charleston News
A small plane and a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter collided in a deadly crash at Carlisle Airport, killing pilot Paul Sokoloski. The NTSB is…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Institutional Turmoil and Infrastructure Updates | Charleston News
Bluefield State University’s board held a secret emergency meeting sparking concern over potential institutional harm, while Wayne County celebrates new water…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Mock Trials Build Future Lawyers | Charleston News
At Gallia Academy, students aren’t just learning law—they’re living it. Through their high-stakes mock trial program, they argue cases, cross-examine…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Freshmen Explore Real Career Paths | Charleston News
Boyd County’s new career center is revolutionizing high school education by letting freshmen dive into real-world trades—from welding to health science—before…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Justice Eyes 2028 Governor’s Race | Charleston News
Jim Justice may be gearing up for a 2028 gubernatorial run, with his family’s Greenbrier resort deal adding pressure to make a move before the legislative…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Estes Farm Substation Project Explained | Charleston News
Appalachian Power just held an open house to unveil their big Estes Farm Substation Project — a multi-year upgrade to transmission lines designed to keep the…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Man Arrested After Shooting Into Ground | Charleston News
A 47-year-old man in Kanawha County, Gregory Hudson, was arrested after a heated confrontation with a delivery driver who was attempting a three-point turn…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Marshall Stuns Fairfield in Final Seconds | Charleston News
Marshall pulls off a heart-stopping 2-1 thriller against Fairfield, surviving a tense, scoreless 74 minutes before Goncalo Machado breaks the deadlock — only…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Man Accused of Arson and Assault in Dunbar | Charleston News
A 46-year-old man, Justin Charles Thomas, was arrested in Dunbar after allegedly setting a woman’s shed ablaze early Thursday morning—claiming he wouldn’t…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Kanawha County Still Offline After Storms | Charleston News
Weeks after devastating storms hit Kanawha County, residents in towns like Pinch and Tornado remain without internet—turning basic connectivity into a safety…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Kenova’s New Triple-State Swing | Charleston News
West Virginia’s “Almost Heaven” swing trend just got a major upgrade in Kenova—with a brand-new, triple-border-view swing at Virginia Point Park where the Big…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Mason County Pushes Back on Data Center Bill | Charleston News
Mason County Commission pushes back on House Bill 2014, demanding more local control over where massive data centers can be built in West Virginia — not over…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Universities Power Water System Fixes | Charleston News
West Virginia’s $145 million water and wastewater upgrade initiative is hitting roadblocks as struggling utilities battle staffing shortages and funding…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!El-Sayed’s Birth Mother Linked to Terror-Funded Group | Charleston News
New documents reveal troubling ties between Abdul El-Sayed’s birth mother, Fatten Elkomy, and the Islamic American Relief Agency—once labeled a…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Weather’s Global Dance | Charleston News
Weather’s got your back this weekend—clear skies, mild temps, and just a sprinkle of thundershowers for drama. But don’t let the calm fool you: wild…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Teen Lawsuit Against Big Tech Dropped | Charleston News
A teen from New Jersey dropped her lawsuit against Meta, Google, Snap, and TikTok—claiming these platforms were engineered to addict young users—just as her…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tragedy at Camp Chickami | Charleston News
A heartbreaking tragedy struck YMCA Camp Chickami in Wayland, Massachusetts, when eight-year-old Mason Sundberg died after being struck by a falling tree…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!North Korea Tests Trump's Diplomacy | Charleston News
North Korea just fired missiles right after Trump scaled back joint drills with South Korea — a move he claims is meant to open diplomatic doors. But analysts…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Alcohol Down Cannabis Up | Charleston News
Alcohol’s grip is slipping—just 54% of adults now drink, a sharp drop from a decade ago—and people are turning to cannabis instead. While beer still leads…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Huntington Balances Safety and Privacy | Charleston News
Huntington’s moving forward with Flock Safety tech—but not without guardrails. The city council is voting on a revised ordinance that limits data retention to…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Deli Fresh Rebuilds After Third Flood | Charleston News
Charleston’s Deli Fresh is hit by its third devastating flood, with water rising three feet and destroying years of work—just days before their grandchild’s…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!FedEx Driver Shot After Argument | Charleston News
A FedEx driver narrowly avoided disaster in St. Albans after a tense confrontation with 47-year-old Gregory Hudson, who allegedly demanded to know if the truck…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Huntington Sues Over Unsafe Skyscraper | Charleston News
Huntington’s city government is suing major downtown property owner John Hankins to declare the crumbling Chafin Building a public nuisance after inspectors…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Bluefield State in Emergency Session | Charleston News
Bluefield State University’s board held a secret emergency meeting over “imminent substantial harm” — no details released — amid ongoing recovery efforts after…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Charleston Floods Leave Widespread Damage | Charleston News
Charleston’s still reeling from last weekend’s devastating floods—streets like Garrison Avenue and Pacific Street are littered with debris, culverts are…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Track Your Child's Bus in Real Time | Charleston News
Kanawha County Schools is launching “Where’s the Bus,” a real-time GPS tracking app that lets parents monitor their child’s bus location—offering peace of…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Morrisey Funds Water Upgrade in Crum | Charleston News
Governor Patrick Morrisey is rolling up his sleeves to tackle West Virginia’s water crisis, announcing $4 million to build a backup water line in Crum that…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Harrison County Flood Recovery Update | Charleston News
Harrison County, West Virginia, is still reeling from devastating floods that hit Monday night, with recovery efforts underway even as more rain looms…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Childcare Costs Shape Workforce Decisions | Charleston News
Childcare in America now costs over $13,000 a year on average—making it a crushing financial burden for many families. High prices push mothers out of the…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Dr. Al-Hashimi Returns with Season 3 Tease | Charleston News
Sepideh Moafi reveals she thrives on “The Pitt’s” no-phone policy—her inbox is overflowing with 2,000 unread emails, so quiet sets help her focus. She even…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Wayne County Water Crisis Deepens | Charleston News
Wayne County’s water system is in crisis as crews race to find and fix massive leaks wasting 70% of daily water supply—using high-tech listening gear to…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Lincoln’s Morale Crisis Exposed | Charleston News
The USS George Washington has arrived in the Middle East, replacing the USS Abraham Lincoln — a ship now facing mounting scrutiny over alarming morale and…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion | Charleston News
The U.S. national debt has hit a jaw-dropping $40 trillion—so massive that it would take a single saver over 600 million years to pay it off. Since the country…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Roof Collapses at Kaimuki Restaurant | Charleston News
A dramatic roof collapse at Happy Days Chinese Seafood Restaurant in Kaimuki sent firefighters rushing to the scene—where a 40x40-foot section gave way…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tossup Senate Races in Texas and Iowa | Charleston News
Senate races in Iowa and Texas are heating up as Cook Political Report calls both tossups—tight, unpredictable contests with major stakes. In Texas, Attorney…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Ossoff vs White House Rhetoric | Charleston News
Senator Ossoff unleashed a fiery rally attack on former President Trump, accusing him of prioritizing luxury jets and younger assistants over serving the…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!William Macy Submerged in Porta-Potty | Charleston News
William H. Macy dropped some seriously gross behind-the-scenes tales from Shameless, revealing he staged a scene where he hid inside a real porta-potty filled…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Gamer Offers V-Bucks to Exploit Minor | Charleston News
A 22-year-old man in Nicholas County is facing serious charges after allegedly trying to exploit a minor through video games—offering Fortnite V-Bucks and…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Van High Gets Medical Support for Football | Charleston News
Van High School’s football team was in crisis—no athletic trainer meant no practice, no prep, and no chance to compete. But WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!John Adams Middle School Starts Thursday | Charleston News
John Adams Middle School rolled back the start of classes to Thursday after a last-minute HVAC fix kept students home Wednesday — but Principal John Moyers is…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Wayne County Water Upgrade Announced | Charleston News
Governor Morrisey just dropped a major water infrastructure update for Wayne County, West Virginia — over $4 million to fix chronic outages and build…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Journalists Detained at Vandenberg Space Force Base | Charleston News
Five reporters and two military escorts were detained at gunpoint at Vandenberg Space Force Base during a groundbreaking ceremony, mistaken for “gate runners”…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Foster Youth Get College Boost from IndyCar | Charleston News
First Lady Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future initiative is teaming up with IndyCar in a groundbreaking move to help young adults aging out of foster care…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Debt Hits $40 Trillion and Rising | Charleston News
The U.S. national debt has surged past $40 trillion, adding roughly $1 trillion every five months — a staggering pace that’s doubled in just ten years…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Breeze Halts Charleston to Newark Flights | Charleston News
Breeze Airways is pausing flights from Charleston to Newark starting after January 3, 2027, calling it a seasonal suspension — but with the route barely one…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sandra Bullock Speaks on Grief After Bryan Randall's Loss | Charleston News
Sandra Bullock opens up for the first time about the devastating loss of her longtime partner, Bryan Randall, who died last August at 57 after a private battle…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Kentucky Checkpoint Leads to Major Drug Bust | Charleston News
A routine traffic stop in Greenup County, Kentucky, turned into a major bust when deputies found drugs, paraphernalia, and multiple violations in a vehicle…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Wanted Fugitive Caught in West Virginia | Charleston News
They finally caught Matthew Waggle, a 33-year-old fugitive on the run from Florida for a deadly murder, after U.S. Marshals tracked him all the way to West…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Mount Hope Floods and Recovery | Charleston News
Mount Hope, West Virginia, braced for disaster as back-to-back storms swelled Dunloup and Sugar Creeks, flooding Main Street, damaging a dozen homes, and…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Suspect Arrested With Meth and Fentanyl | Charleston News
Kentucky State Police made a major bust in Pikeville, arresting 45-year-old William West during a drug investigation—findings included over a pound of meth and…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Hurricane Lala’s Devastating Toll on Big Island | Charleston News
Hurricane Lala tore through the Big Island, leaving devastation in its wake—especially in Naalehu, where a storm surge and flooding obliterated a local…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Philly Man in Chucky Mask Wanted | Charleston News
Philly’s got a chilling twist: a 22-year-old man in a Chucky mask allegedly chased a woman, screaming she was ready to die—now he’s wanted for terror and…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Five-State Drug Ring Cracked | Charleston News
A massive multi-state drug and money laundering ring, rooted in Detroit and hitting West Virginia hard, has been dismantled after a two-year investigation…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!MARL Project Faces Fairness Crisis | Charleston News
A massive $1.2 billion power line project, the Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link, is facing a major roadblock as West Virginia regulators slam the brakes—claiming…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Judge Excludes Key Witness in Lindsay Clancy Trial | Charleston News
A major courtroom twist in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial: Judge bars TikTok user Emily Thorndike from testifying, a move that could reshape the case’s…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Meta’s Kids Policy Under Fire | Charleston News
A former Meta engineering director spilled explosive details, revealing the company prioritized growth over protecting kids—calling its approach to under-13…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Clay County Schools Rise Amid Challenges | Charleston News
Clay County Schools are weathering tough times—population loss, a potential middle school closure, and post-flood recovery—but they’re turning things around…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Julie Andrews Steps Aside for Mia | Charleston News
Julie Andrews is stepping aside from “The Princess Diaries 3,” handing the crown to the next generation—Mia, played by Anne Hathaway. The legendary star says…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!West Virginia Teen Exploitation Case | Charleston News
A West Virginia man, Adam Hamm from Summersville, was arrested on serious charges after allegedly exploiting a minor online — using obscene material and…