Weekend expo a must-see for Kanawha Valley muskie anglers
Plus: County-wide cleanup dates and locations, UKV little league signups and more Kanawha Valley community news
Good Tuesday, neighbor!
It’s Feb. 4, 2025. Here’s what you need to know today:
Spring Clean-Up dates announced
Muskie Expo coming to Clendenin
Plus, should TikTok be banned?
Today’s weather: ⛅ Increasing clouds with a chance of sprinkles. Highs in the low 50s, lows in the mid-30s.
Now, on to the news!
What you should know:
Spring Clean Up: County officials have announced dates for this year’s Spring Clean Up events. Residents of Kanawha County may drop off select items for free disposal at locations in Cabin Creek on April 12 and Sissonville on April 26, respectively. More info here.
Donations: Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) is conducting a community donation drive. Non-perishable items, as well as cold-weather essentials such as socks, jackets/coats, gloves, and blankets, can be dropped off at CAMC locations from Feb. 5 to Feb. 26. Donations will be disbursed through local food pantries across Kanawha and Putnam Counties. More info here.
Fishing: The 2025 Muskie Expo will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8 in Clendenin. The gathering includes exhibitors, musky tackle, door prizes, an auction and more. Concession proceeds will benefit Herbert Hoover High School’s Project Graduation program. More info, including entrance cost and location, is available here.
Little League: Signups for Kanawha Central Little League has begun. Registrations will continue at various locations in Belle, Cedar Grove and Smithers through February 22. Interested youth and their parents/guardians can find a complete list of signup dates and locations on Facebook.
TikTok: Is it time to ban TikTok? That’s the question that former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, III and Digital Relativity founder Pat Strader will tackle during a free public panel discussion on Thursday, Feb. 6. The 4 p.m. chat is part of the University of Charleston’s “Two Views” public speaker series. It will be held at the UC Downtown Innovation Hub on Capitol Street in Charleston. More details here.
Today
8 a.m. — Kanawha County Board of Education (Superintendent Interviews), KCS Central Office, 200 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
8:30 a.m. — Kanawha County Commission Board of Review, 409 Virginia St. East, Charleston.
Noon — My Finances & Me Workshop, CommunityWorks, 515 Central Ave., Charleston.
5 p.m. — Newborn Care Class, St. Francis Hospital, 333 Laidley St., Charleston.
6 p.m. — Montgomery City Council Meeting, Montgomery City Hall, 321 Fourth Ave., Montgomery.
7 p.m. — Nitro City Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 497 First Ave. South, Nitro.
Upcoming
Friday, Feb. 7 — 7 p.m.: Kids Valentine’s Party, Hansford Center, 500 Washington St., St. Albans.
Friday, Feb. 7 — 8 p.m.: Comedian Jo Koy, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.
Saturday, Feb. 8 — 7:30 p.m.: Bob Thompson Love Notes With WVSO, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
Today, we remember the following neighbors who have recently passed:
Jesse Lee Baldwin, 87, of Cross Lanes, died Feb. 3, 2025.
Susan Renee Carney, 68, of Charleston, died Jan. 31, 2025.
Patricia Sullivan “Pat” Dewey, 96, of St. Albans, died Feb. 1, 2025.
John A. Fling, 75, of Charleston, died Jan. 28, 2025.
David Allen Harris, 66, of Charleston, died Jan. 25, 2025.
Susan Mae Sothen, 77, of Cross Lanes, died Jan. 31, 2025.
Billy R. Wilson, 84, of Charleston, died Feb. 1, 2025.
Barbara J. (Milam) Young, 76, formerly of Charleston, died Jan. 31, 2025.
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