Frigid temperatures take over region
Plus: Animal advocates, student scholarships and more Kanawha Valley news and events
Jan. 27, 2026 | Weather: ⛅ 27° F / 🌔 9° F
Good Tuesday, neighbor!
It’s January 27. The region is still grappling with the aftermath of this weekend’s ice. A cold weather advisory is in effect until noon today, and Kanawha County School students have the day off. We’ve got continued weather-related coverage, linked below.
And we’re off.
Storm moves out but frigid temperatures remain
The weekend winter storm has moved out of our region, but frigid temperatures and ice continue to affect the area. A cold weather advisory is in effect until noon today. Officials with the National Weather Service in Charleston said the Kanawha Valley could see very cold wind chills as low as 13 below zero during the advisory. Here’s the latest.
COMMUNITY TIDBITS
Animal advocates, student scholarships and more
A group of dedicated workers ensured the safety of 130 sheltered animals during the recent ice storm, and an upcoming gala will help students achieve their higher education goals. Here’s the 411 from communities around the area, including Charleston metro region.
IN OTHER NEWS
Assisted living facility evacuated, man injured in shooting and more
Here’s more Kanawha Valley news you should know, as reported in other local media:
Nitro assisted living facility evacuated after sprinkler incident
Clean water focus of county commission in 2026
Man injured in Monday shooting in Charleston
ICYMI
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Today
9:30 a.m. — Kanawha County Healthy Grandfamilies, CommUNITY Wellness Center, 515 Central Ave., Charleston.
Noon — My Finances & Me, CommunityWorks, 525 Central Ave, Charleston.
3-7 p.m. — Game Night, Element Edge Esports, 1611 Fourth Ave., Charleston.
5:30 p.m. — Empowering Girls Kickoff Event, Girl Scouts of Black Diamond, 321 Virginia St. West, Charleston.
6:30 p.m. — Book Club, Coal River Coffee Co., 64 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.
7 p.m. — Trivia Night, Fife Street Brewing, 180 Summers St., Charleston.
7-10 p.m. — Slow Train, The ROQ, 1022 Virginia St. East, Charleston.
7:30 p.m. — Improv Open Workshop with Factory Reset, Alban Arts Academy, 2121 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.
8 p.m. — 80’s Karaoke Night, Tippie’s Tavern, 216 Seventh Ave., South Charleston.
8 p.m. — Space Freq Open Rehearsal, The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St, Charleston.
Today’s Public Meetings
7 p.m. — Cedar Grove Town Council Meeting, Town Hall, 302 Alexander St., Cedar Grove.
Upcoming
Friday, Jan. 30 — 6-11 p.m.: WVSU Sapphire Masquerade Gala, West Virginia State University, Wilson Student Union, 301 Washington Ave, Dunbar.
Friday, Jan. 30 — 7 p.m.: Dusty Slay - The Neighborhood Guy Tour, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston.
Saturday, Jan. 30 to Sunday, Feb. 1 — Various times: Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live Glow-N-Fire, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr., 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.
⚠️Editor’s note: Today’s events may be affected by weather. Please be sure to double check before venturing out, and please only travel if it is safe to do so.
Today, we remember the following neighbors who have recently passed:
Michele Ann Buzzard, 50, of Ashford, died Jan. 22, 2026.
Nancy Jane Hodges, 73, of Whitesville, died Jan. 23, 2026.
Connie Jo Withrow Devore, 65, of Dunbar, died Jan. 24, 2026.
Lloyd Arnold Shabdue, 77, of Peytona, died Jan. 21, 2026.
Thelma B. Steele, 95, of South Charleston, died Jan. 23, 2026.
Wilbur “Keith” Whitten, 85, of Dunbar, died Jan. 22, 2026.
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