A new dollar store is set to open today in Dunbar

Plus: Air Force anniversary race, ArtWalk and more Kanawha Valley news and events

Sep 18, 2025

Good Thursday, neighbor!

It’s September 18. It’s a busy day around the Kanawha Valley. From the Air Force Anniversary race to Let’s Get Cooking, from a Drive-Thru Farmers Market to the September ArtWalk, from a prayer vigil for Charlie Kirk to Open Sky Open Mic, the area is filled with things to do. We’ve got a detailed schedule in today’s Community Calendar below.

Onward.

Community Tidbits

A new Dollar Tree is opening today in one local city, and an upcoming race will help neighbors experiencing food insecurity and hunger. Here’s the latest from communities around the region, including Dunbar, Charleston and St. Albans.

In today's local headlines podcast:

Belle Police Chief faces termination
Gas leak shuts down Kanawha turnpike
Child care shortage deepens in Charleston
Vigil planned for Charlie Kirk at state capitol
United Way marks 20th year for "Day of Caring"

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Today

7:15 a.m. — Air Force 78^th Birthday 5K Fun Run & 2K Walk, West Virginia State Capitol Complex, Veterans Memorial, 298 Greenbrier St., Charleston.
8 a.m. — Sixth Annual Estate Planning Institute, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston.
8:45 a.m. — KRT Board Meeting, 1550 Fourth Ave., Charleston.
9:30 a.m. — Homeschool Days: Erosion, The Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
10:30 a.m.-Noon — Drive-Thru Farmers Market, Elkview Community Center, 1078 Main St., Elkview.
11:30 a.m. — Let’s Get Cooking With Chef Paul Smith, Capitol Market, 800 Smith St., Charleston.
2 p.m. — Sensory-Friendly Story & Playtime, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 Crossings Mall Road, Elkview.
4:30 p.m. — Kanawha-Charleston Board of Health Meeting, KCHD, 108 Lee St. East, Charleston.
5 p.m. — Kanawha County Board of Education Meeting, KCS Central Office, 200 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
5-8 p.m. — September ArtWalk, Various locations, downtown Charleston.
6 p.m. — Cocktail Making Class, The Bullock Distillery, 121 Washington Street West, Charleston.
6 p.m. — Cryptid Bad Art, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.
6 p.m. — Memorial Service & Prayer Vigil Honoring Charlie Kirk, West Virginia State Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston.
6 p.m. — Read to the Dogs, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
6 p.m. — SCPL Movie Night Featuring “The Hunt for Red October,” Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St., Charleston.
6-8 p.m. — Voices of the Mountains: A 5-Year Celebration for Mountain State Spotlight, MacFarland-Hubbard House, 1310 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston.
6:30 p.m. — Bingo Night at the Brewery, Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main St., Charleston.
7-9 p.m. — Open Sky Open Mic, City Center at Slack Plaza, 180 Summers St., Charleston.
7:30 p.m. — South Charleston City Council Meeting, City Hall, 401 D St., South Charleston.

Did you know? We only highlight some of the day’s events in this newsletter. There’s a lot more happening around the Kanawha Valley. Have a look at today’s full calendar by clicking the “More Events” button below.

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