Celtic Calling is back for its 10th year in March

Plus: Firefighter fundraiser, Lenten series and more Kanawha Valley news and events

Feb 24, 2026

Feb. 24, 2026 | Weather: ⛅ 40° F / 🌓 35° F

Good Tuesday, neighbor!

It’s February 24. Happy National Tortilla Chip Day to those who celebrate. Anyone have some salsa? Or queso — that’s my fav.

Let’s get to it.

FESTIVALS

Celtic Calling is back for its 10th year. Here’s what you can expect.

The annual Celtic Calling Gathering returns to the Kanawha Valley for its tenth year from March 4-8, gathering kilts and kin to West Virginia’s capital city. The yearly festival celebrates Gaelic heritage through music, dance, theater, sports, and other cultural programming.

TIDBITS

Firefighter fundraiser, Lenten series and more

A local volunteer fire department is raising funds for one of its own, and a five-week Lenten series kicks off this week in western Kanawha County. Here’s the 411 from communities around the region, including Pinch, St. Albans and Belle.

QUICK CROSS

Quick Cross: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026

What four-letter wedding apparatus is purveyed at Marrs in Nitro? Take a guess in today's locally-themed Quick Cross.

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Here are the answers to the Quick Cross puzzle for Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.

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Today

9:30 a.m. — Kanawha County Healthy Grandfamilies, CommUNITY Wellness Center, 515 Central Ave., Charleston.
11 a.m.-1 p.m. — Health Screenings, Testing & Narcan Training, Little Page Terrace, Nesmith Court, Charleston.
3-7 p.m. — Game Night, Element Edge Esports, 1611 Fourth Ave., Charleston.
6 p.m. — Cooking With Mrs. Fish, South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.
6 p.m. — Sun Catcher Hearts Workshop, The Bucket, 4030 Washington St. W., Charleston.
7-9 p.m. — The Unqualified Experts Night, The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
7-10 p.m. — Slow Train, The ROQ, 1022 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

Today’s Public Meetings

7 p.m. — Cedar Grove Town Council Meeting, Town Hall, 302 Alexander St., Cedar Grove.

Upcoming

Friday, Feb. 27 & Saturday, Feb. 28 — 7:30 p.m.: Charleston Ballet Presents “Tradition/Innovation,” Charleston Coliseum Theater, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston.
Saturday, Feb. 28 — Noon-5 p.m.: Winter Blues Farmer’s Market, Charleston Coliseum & Covention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston.
Saturday, Feb. 28 — 6 p.m.: Marshall University Quarterback Club of Charleston Beach Party, Embassy Suites, 300 Court St., Charleston.

More Events

📅 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.