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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…
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Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Waggle Arrested in West Virginia | Charleston News
Waggle Arrested in West Virginia | Charleston News
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!FEMA Help Is Here for Auburn Flood Victims | Charleston News
Flooded streets and destroyed homes in Auburn are still echoing with trauma — but help is here. FEMA’s got grants ready, and local sheriff Bryan Davis says…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Plan Ahead for Your Family's Financial Future | Charleston News
Don’t ignore this: planning for what happens after you’re gone is crucial for protecting your family. Chase Bank is offering free, open-to-all workshops to…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Cannabis Use Disorder on the Rise | Charleston News
New research reveals a troubling uptick in cannabis use disorder across the U.S., with rates climbing sharply among both men and women between 2021 and 2024 —…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Dr. William Hamilton Remembered | Charleston News
Tragic loss: Dr. William Hamilton, a beloved obstetrician in Morgantown and respected visiting physician at WVU Medicine, died suddenly in a car accident east…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Miami Woman Smuggled Cash Into Jail | Charleston News
A Miami woman, 31, pulled off a slick scam targeting seniors by posing as their bank—swiping cards and stealing cash—until cops caught her on body cam. But the…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Widow's Bay Soars with Emmy Love | Charleston News
Widow’s Bay just exploded onto the scene with 19 Emmy nominations—proof that its eerie island mystery wrapped in dark humor is hitting audiences hard. The cast…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Florida Murder Suspect Caught in West Virginia | Charleston News
Florida Murder Suspect Caught in West Virginia | Charleston News
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!United Way Steps Up After Flooding | Charleston News
Flooded roads? Spaghetti dinners delivered. Water drives. Meal drops. The United Way of Central West Virginia is on it—responding fast after Kanawha Valley’s…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Democrats Edge Ahead in Midterms | Charleston News
Democrats are on a strong path to retake the House in November, with new polls showing 51% of voters leaning toward them versus 43% for Republicans — and the…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Teen Found Dead in Landfill | Charleston News
The body of 15-year-old JaDerrius Minnieweather, who vanished in June, was found in a Baton Rouge landfill — confirmed by the FBI through DNA. The suspect…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Waggle Caught After Cross-State Manhunt | Charleston News
They finally caught him—Matthew Waggle, 33, from Florida, wanted for a fatal shooting in Indian River County. After a nationwide manhunt led by U.S. Marshals…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tulsi Gabbard Updates on Husband’s Cancer Recovery | Charleston News
Tulsi Gabbard shares a heartfelt update on her husband Abraham’s cancer surgery — it went well, all cancerous tissue was removed, and he’s now in physical…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Street Crew Hero Saves Woman in Flood | Charleston News
A Charleston street crew worker, Michael Epoilipiy, turned hero during a flash flood, swimming into raging waters to rescue a woman from a submerged car—then…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!James Braid Steps Down from White House | Charleston News
James Braid, Trump’s legislative chief who helped push key GOP wins through Congress, is stepping down next month — a move announced by the President himself…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Campus Shots, Legal Fallout, Community Rise | Charleston News
Shots fired near Marshall University campus late Wednesday night—no injuries, but police hunting suspect. Meanwhile, former teacher and state legislator David…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Penn State Drug Bust Shocks Campus | Charleston News
Penn State’s campus is shaken by a massive drug bust involving 14 people, including students and even a parent caught trying to hide evidence. The alleged…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Milligan Cyclists Killed in Highway Crash | Charleston News
A chilling new twist emerges in the deadly crash that killed two Milligan University cyclists and injured seven others—accused driver John Alexander Benfield…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Hostage Crisis at Meijer Ends in Chaos | Charleston News
A 21-year-old man allegedly held a Meijer store customer hostage in a bathroom, bizarrely requesting “multiple hypnotists” when calling 911 and threatening him…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pink Rally for Lindsay Clancy | Charleston News
A silent but powerful rally erupted outside Plymouth’s courthouse as supporters clad in pink gathered to stand with Lindsay Clancy, the Duxbury mom facing…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Earthquake and Storms Shake Kentucky | Charleston News
Western Kentucky got a double dose of nature’s drama as a magnitude 2.3 earthquake shook the region just as severe thunderstorms rolled through—right near…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Comedians Reveal Shocking Salt Lake Encounters | Charleston News
Comedians Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, and Ari Shaffir shocked listeners with wild Salt Lake City encounters—telling friends how “nice” the city was only to be…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!GreenWise Blueberries Recalled for E. coli | Charleston News
FDA just upgraded a recall on GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries to the highest risk level—Class One—due to E. coli contamination that could cause serious…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Plane and Helicopter Collision in Pennsylvania | Charleston News
A tragic mid-air collision between a small plane and a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter Wednesday evening claimed the life of pilot Paul Sokoloski, 57…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Republicans Face Midterm Crisis | Charleston News
Kevin McCarthy is sounding the alarm as midterm elections loom, warning that Republicans are in deep trouble without a clear message or economic plan for 2027…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Boat Overload Kills Mother and Infant | Charleston News
A tour boat in New York Harbor capsized, killing a mother and her five-month-old baby—tragically, the vessel was overloaded with 14 people when it was only…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!DEA Enters Hayden Panettiere Death Probe | Charleston News
DEA’s sudden involvement in Hayden Panettiere’s death investigation has everyone talking—though details remain scarce. EMS responded but couldn’t save her; she…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!West Virginia Shifts Opioid Funds | Charleston News
West Virginia is shifting opioid settlement funds away from the First Foundation and straight into the state’s general revenue fund, giving lawmakers more…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Helicopter Collision in Cumberland County | Charleston News
Two Pennsylvania State Troopers are fighting for their lives after a harrowing mid-air collision with a small plane during a routine training…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Postpartum Psychosis in Clancy Trial | Charleston News
The Lindsay Clancy trial continues as jurors hear from a forensic psychologist who argues she suffered from postpartum psychosis, rendering her criminally…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Clerk Arrested on Child Abuse Charges | Charleston News
Palm Beach County Clerk Mike Caruso, a former Republican state rep appointed just months ago, was arrested on five felony charges including kidnapping and…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Shooting at VSU Leaves Five Injured | Charleston News
A chilling shooting at Virginia State University before classes began left five young victims injured, one critically. The suspect, non-student Camron Harris…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Breaking News Across West Virginia | Charleston News
Federal indictments hit hard this week — a former Kanawha County deputy faces civil rights charges, while a Harrison County officer-involved shooting claimed…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Race vs Art at the Cohen Building | Charleston News
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix, set for August 19, 2026, in Washington D.C., is sparking tension between patriotic celebration and cultural preservation. Race cars…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!77-Year Sentence for Online Extremist | Charleston News
A 27-year-old man just got a shocking 77-year federal prison sentence — the longest ever for a nihilistic violent extremist — after pleading guilty to…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Twelve-Year-Old Charged in Teen Shooting | Charleston News
A heartbreaking shooting in Northwest DC claimed the life of 13-year-old Ahmad Mims on July 11th. Police found him on the sidewalk, and the incident occurred…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Hickerson’s Charges Denied Before Panettiere’s Death | Charleston News
A judge has denied Brian Hickerson’s bid to downgrade his 2021 felony domestic violence charges—just days before Hayden Panettiere’s death. The incident report…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Shots Fired Near Marshall Campus | Charleston News
Shots Fired Near Marshall Campus | Charleston News
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Socialism’s Rising Appeal Among Young Voters | Charleston News
Socialism is surging in popularity, especially among younger Americans—68% of those under 35 view it positively, compared to just 47% for capitalism. Fueled by…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Kanawha County Flood Debris Cleanup Starts | Charleston News
Kanawha County’s flood cleanup is officially underway—starting Monday, August 24—with a new curbside pickup program for debris from areas like Campbells Creek…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Willie Akers Legacy Lives On | Charleston News
Willie Akers, West Virginia’s basketball icon who helped shape the state’s athletic legacy, has died at 89. A standout player for WVU in the late 50s alongside…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!West Virginia Dumps $145M on Water Fixes | Charleston News
West Virginia is pouring $145 million into water and wastewater upgrades, pushing total infrastructure spending past the billion-dollar mark — a bold move…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Harry and Meghan Return to UK | Charleston News
Prince Harry and Meghan are reportedly planning a major UK return this fall — not for royal duties, but to settle in with their kids, Archie and Lilibet…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Boathouse Safety Drills on Dry Land | Charleston News
The University of Charleston’s boathouse crew skipped the water this year to prioritize safety—conducting dry-land drills amid lingering flood debris. Students…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Moskowitz Wins, DSA Divided in Florida | Charleston News
Florida Congressman Jared Moskowitz crushed his DSA-backed challenger by nearly 30 points, calling the group a “disaster area” in Florida with no federal…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Midair Collision Near Carlisle Airport | Charleston News
A deadly midair collision erupted near Carlisle Airport around 7 PM, pitting a state police Bell 407 helicopter against a Cessna 150. Tragically, both…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Bridgeport Floods Trigger Emergency Response | Charleston News
Bridgeport took a brutal hit Monday night as torrential rain—2.25 inches in just 25 minutes—triggered flash flooding that nearly drowned the Main Street Fire…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Trump’s Economic War on Iran | Charleston News
Trump unleashes his most aggressive economic war against Iran yet, declaring it the “most crushing economic operation ever” — a D-Day for the economy — as he…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Texas Farmland vs Data Centers | Charleston News
Texas is racing to become the data center capital of the U.S., but the boom is sparking a fierce backlash from farmers and regulators. Massive new facilities…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Chuk Entered Blind, Regrets Playing Safe | Charleston News
Chuk Anyanwu, the fifth Big Brother houseguest to exit, stunned fans by admitting he barely watched a full season before entering — relying only on basic rules…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Kanawha Floods Leave Cleanup Grind | Charleston News
Kanawha County’s still reeling from weekend flooding that swamped Paint Creek, Campbells Creek, and Cabin Creek—some roads like Slaughter Creek Road remain…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!WVU Dentistry Gets Major Upgrade | Charleston News
West Virginia University’s School of Dentistry just unveiled its first major upgrade, thanks to $12.6 million in federal funding — transforming a 1950s…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!House Buried in Coal After Landslide | Charleston News
A Kentucky family’s life was shattered when a landslide buried their home in coal and debris—destroying everything from sentimental heirlooms to cherished…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Senate Race Tightens as Economy Weighs In | Charleston News
The Senate race is tightening as Alaska and Florida primaries reshape the map—Democrats eye a potential win in Alaska while Florida’s progressive victory…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!The Man Who Survived 8 Death Sentences | Charleston News
At 101, Francis Clifford Smith, once believed to be the oldest inmate in the U.S., died peacefully in his sleep — a man who spent over 70 years behind bars…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Natalie Harp and the Trump Power Dynamic | Charleston News
Senator Jon Ossoff ignited a political firestorm by mocking President Trump’s reliance on his executive assistant, Natalie Harp, calling him more interested in…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Collaborative Growth Across the Valley | Charleston News
Business leaders across the region gathered for the fourth annual State of the Valley summit to share what’s actually working to fuel growth—and how to make…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Mom Tattoos Keyboard for Autistic Son | Charleston News
A mom in Canada turns a tech meltdown into a revolutionary act of love—when her autistic son’s communication device died, she got a full keyboard tattooed on…
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Lorie Bragg Leaves West Virginia Social Services | Charleston News
Lorie Bragg Leaves West Virginia Social Services | Charleston News
Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Former Deputy Indicted in Sexual Assault Case | Charleston News
Fifty-six-year-old former Kanawha County sheriff’s deputy Cass Close faces federal indictment for allegedly sexually assaulting a female inmate in July 2025…