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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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Trump in Ankara: NATO’s Defense Test | Charleston News
Trump heads to Ankara for a high-stakes NATO summit where defense spending is the top agenda—pushing allies to hit the 5% GDP target by 2035, with Trump…
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Warehouse Fire in Parkersburg Still Burning | Charleston News
A massive warehouse fire in Parkersburg, West Virginia, has raged for over two days, forcing a shelter-in-place order as smoke spikes air pollution past safe…
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Birthright Citizenship Under Fire | Charleston News
The Supreme Court just upheld birthright citizenship, declaring that kids born in the U.S. are citizens regardless of their parents’ status — a move that’s…
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Lincoln Memorial Pool’s Algae Battle | Charleston News
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s “crystal clear” makeover is back in the spotlight—this time under Trump, who touts new fixes ahead of the nation’s big…
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K9 Luna Sniffs Out Major Drug Bust | Charleston News
Luna the K9 wasn’t just sniffing around—she sniffed out a full-blown drug bust in Beckley, WV, leading officers to a stash that could fill a pharmacy, plus two…
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Appalachian Stories from Film to Folklore | Charleston News
Step back into the roaring twenties with Oscar Micheaux, the visionary filmmaker who turned western Virginia into a cinematic launching pad—and then conquered…
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Appalachian Legends and Soul Food | Charleston News
Step back into the 1920s with Oscar Micheaux, Appalachia’s trailblazing filmmaker who built a cinematic empire against all odds. Then, meet a Kentucky poet…
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Chevalier’s Win Shakes Democratic Party | Charleston News
Darializa Avila Chevalier just pulled off a stunning upset in NYC, defeating a five-term Democratic incumbent and igniting a fierce internal debate about the…
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Marshall Baseball Camp Final Run | Charleston News
Marshall University’s baseball team is hosting its final youth camp of the summer, bringing over forty kids ages seven to twelve to Jack Cook Field for three…
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Kanawha Blvd Closure for Capitol Cleanup | Charleston News
Kanawha Boulevard in Charleston is shut down between California Avenue and Greenbrier Street through Tuesday as crews dismantle gear from the recent America…
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Wed | Charleston News
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce just said “I do” in a jaw-dropping wedding at Madison Square Garden, complete with a flashing “JUST MARRIED!” sign, Dior couture…
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Tyler Robinson Preliminary Hearing | Charleston News
The preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused of murdering Charlie Kirk, has begun—with prosecutors unveiling damning evidence, including a chilling note…
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Trump and Meloni Clash Escalates | Charleston News
Trump’s latest global blunder: he’s reigniting his feud with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, posting a photo of her with the caption “RESTRAINING ORDER NEEDED” — a…
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Parkersburg Fire Burns On | Charleston News
A massive warehouse fire in Parkersburg, West Virginia, has been burning for over two days, with thick smoke impacting air quality. Though contained and not…
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Hope Scholarship Bans Three Schools | Charleston News
Tygart Valley Christian Academy is permanently banned from the Hope Scholarship program after failing to repay funds and tampering with student accounts…
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Tragic Fourth of July Shooting in Hollywood | Charleston News
A Fourth of July celebration in Hollywood, Florida, turned deadly when a dispute between friends erupted into a fatal shooting. Two 21-year-olds from North…
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Charlie Kirk Shooting: The Suspect Surrenders | Charleston News
Shots fired at Utah Valley University during a Charlie Kirk event left the activist dead—triggering a frantic response from campus security and the FBI…
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West Virginia School Clothes Voucher Delay | Charleston News
West Virginia’s School Clothing Allowance Program, meant to help students with back-to-school clothes via vouchers, has been delayed indefinitely—no new start…
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Wood County Fire: Ignored Warnings | Charleston News
A massive fire erupted at Peoples Cartage in Wood County, a facility with a history of documented fire hazards dating back years. The West Virginia DEP had…
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Firefighters Save Vintage Engine from Blaze | Charleston News
In the midst of a raging warehouse fire in Parkersburg, WV, firefighters pulled off a heroic rescue: saving a 1940s Seagrave fire engine from total…
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Hedrick House Fire: Chaos and Survival | Charleston News
A massive fire tore through one of three buildings at Hedrick House apartments early Sunday, forcing evacuations and sending flames visible for miles…
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Leavitt’s Gen Z Remarks Spark Debate | Charleston News
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt sparked controversy after suggesting Gen Z’s lean toward socialism stems from being raised with privilege — a…
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Casa Bonita Performers Demand Fair Pay | Charleston News
Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s Casa Bonita is in the spotlight over a brewing labor crisis: performers are demanding fair pay and safer conditions, citing…
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West Virginia Housing Shortage Update | Charleston News
Advantage Valley is racing to update its critical housing study by mid-July, as builders and lenders scramble for the latest data amid a nationwide…
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Former Basketball Star Accused of $2.2M Fraud | Charleston News
Former college basketball star Kerr Kriisa, who played for top programs like West Virginia and Kentucky, is facing federal wire fraud charges alleging he…
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Michigan Senate Race Tightens | Charleston News
Michigan’s Senate race just got a lot tighter as Mallory McMorrow drops out, leaving Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed to battle for the Democratic nomination…
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Minor Killer Gets Life Plus 80 | Charleston News
Gavin Smith, a minor at the time, just received a life sentence plus 80 years for quadruple murder — killing his three-year-old and twelve-year-old brothers…
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Teacher Suspended Over Controversial Comments | Charleston News
A teacher suspended for fiery Facebook posts calling a conservative activist a “neo-Nazi” and comparing Turning Point USA to the “Hitler Youth” is winning his…
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Job Market Stabilizes Amid Hidden Challenges | Charleston News
The U.S. job market is rebounding with steady hiring across industries, but hidden cracks are emerging: wages lag behind inflation, and a record number of…
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Parkersburg Warehouse Fire Update | Charleston News
A massive warehouse fire in Parkersburg, sparked by a box of plastic pellets, is now contained but not fully out—firefighters are still battling embers buried…
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Microsoft Cuts 5K Amid AI Shift | Charleston News
Microsoft is cutting nearly 5,000 jobs as it reshapes its workforce amid AI-driven changes and industry-wide consolidation, with layoffs hitting Commercial and…
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Preliminary Hearing Sparks Conflict Claims | Charleston News
Tyler Robinson, accused in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, faced court today in a high-stakes preliminary hearing set to last five days, with the state…
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Gavin Smith Sentenced to Life | Charleston News
Twenty-two-year-old Gavin Smith is sentenced to life in prison plus 80 years after pleading guilty to murdering his mother, stepfather, and two brothers in…
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Seaplane Emergency Landing on East River | Charleston News
A seaplane made a dramatic emergency landing on the East River, narrowly avoiding disaster as all eight aboard escaped unharmed. The pilot’s Mayday call…
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FIFA Overturns Red Card Amid Political Pressure | Charleston News
Folarin Balogun, Team USA’s star striker, avoided a one-game suspension after FIFA overturned his red card for a tackle on a Belgian player — a move that’s…
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Faith Freedom and the American Dream | Charleston News
President Trump electrified the Great American State Fair with a fiery speech tying faith, freedom, and America’s 250th anniversary, declaring Americans are…
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Max Smith Accused of Dollar Tree Arson | Charleston News
A 26-year-old man named Max Smith is facing second-degree arson charges after allegedly torching a Dollar Tree on MacCorkle Avenue—caught on security footage…
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Gavin Smith Sentenced for Killing Family | Charleston News
Gavin Smith, who admitted to murdering four of his own family members in Kanawha County in 2020, just received his sentence: life in prison for first-degree…
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Senator Kelly's World Cup Jersey Sparks Debate | Charleston News
Senator Mark Kelly stirred up controversy after posting a selfie at a World Cup watch party in Tucson, sporting a Mexico jersey — a move that ignited online…
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World Cup 2026 Could Boost U.S. Youth Soccer | Charleston News
The 2026 FIFA World Cup could ignite a youth soccer boom in the U.S., echoing the 1994 tournament’s legacy. With the national team’s performance fueling fan…
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West Virginia Guard Hits Boone County Flood Recovery | Charleston News
West Virginia National Guard rolls into Boone County—along with Logan and Raleigh counties still under emergency—deployed to clear flood debris after June 22…
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Huntington Fire Traffic Stabbing Update | Charleston News
Huntington’s massive warehouse fire rages on, with crews from West Virginia and Ohio battling flames at the Peoples Cartage facility after 24 hours. Meanwhile…
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World Cup Turns Arlington Into Global Party | Charleston News
The World Cup isn’t just about the matches—it’s a global party where fans from every corner of the world converge, united by passion, flags, chants, and pure…
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U.S. Men's Team Eyes Historic Run | Charleston News
The U.S. Men’s National Team is poised to etch their name in history, aiming for a third-ever World Cup quarterfinal run—and they’re favored to beat Belgium in…
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Let's Get Real About What Matters | Charleston News
Alright, let’s cut through the noise—this episode drops hard truths, wild insights, and actionable advice you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re chasing…
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Preliminary Hearing for Charlie Kirk Killer | Charleston News
A preliminary hearing kicks off in the high-stakes case of Tyler Robinson, accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in October…
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Lincoln Pool Paint Fiasco | Charleston News
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s “American flag blue” makeover turned into a disaster when its liner was slashed, causing paint to peel and water to turn…
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Oil Prices Dip as Strait Reopens | Charleston News
Oil prices are cooling down as OPEC+ ramps up production by 188,000 barrels daily, following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz—a critical chokepoint…
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Paul Pelosi Hit-and-Run Under Fire | Charleston News
Paul Pelosi’s latest legal trouble: a Fourth of July hit-and-run in Yountville leaves a parked car with major damage—no injuries, but he fled the scene. Though…
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Mayor’s Wife Retreats While He Celebrates | Charleston News
Mayor Mamdani’s wife, Rama Duwaji, took a spiritual retreat in Mallorca, Spain, during America’s 250th birthday celebrations — sparking backlash from some…
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K-9 Hero Santi Killed by Illegal Fireworks | Charleston News
A K-9 hero named Santi, a five-year-old Belgian Malinois with four years of service, was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver in Clovis, California, after…
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Fireworks Cause $1M Virginia Home Fire | Charleston News
A Virginia home erupted in flames on July 4th after unextinguished fireworks ignited the garage and roof, spreading to neighboring houses and causing over $1…
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Kelsey Pfendler Shatters Solo Rowing Records | Charleston News
Kelsey Pfendler just shattered records—rowing solo from California to Hawaii in just 43 days, smashing the women’s record by more than half and becoming the…
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Fireworks Heat and Poor Air Quality | Charleston News
After a fireworks-filled Fourth of July, D.C. and surrounding areas were hit with a Code Red air quality alert — unhealthy for all, especially kids, seniors…
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Fourth of July in D.C. Goes Wild | Charleston News
Independence Day in D.C. turned into a high-stakes spectacle: thousands flooded the National Mall for fireworks, overwhelming emergency services with over 500…
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Fireworks Hit Plane Midflight | Charleston News
A Delta flight from Chicago had a terrifying Fourth of July scare when it was hit by a firework mid-air — and it wasn’t alone. Air traffic control confirmed…
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Parents Arrested for Leaving Kids Alone | Charleston News
A Florida couple, Brian and Allison Cannella, were arrested after leaving their two young children unattended in a resort room for nearly an hour during the…
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Balogun’s Suspension Revoked | Charleston News
Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension was suddenly erased by FIFA, replaced with a one-year probation — meaning no games lost if he stays clean. The USMNT…
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Tragedy in the Wilds: Remembering Sydney Watson | Charleston News
Tragedy struck the wildland firefighting community as 27-year-old Sydney Watson of Warrior, Alabama, lost her life during a deadly burnover incident while…
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South Charleston Unearths 50-Year Time Capsule | Charleston News
South Charleston just unearthed a 50-year-old time capsule buried on July 4, 1976, revealing vintage newspapers, photos, posters—including an Uncle Sam poster…