Family Settles Lawsuit Over School Elopement
A nonverbal autistic girl who left a Charleston elementary school unnoticed has been returned safely, and her family has reached a confidential settlement.
Charleston Lifestyle News
In Charleston, lifestyle news means the everyday choices that shape how people live, from culture and family to home, hobbies and relationships. Coverage here follows the trends and shifts that change daily routines across the city.
Education
Charleston Hosts Homegrown Hope Summit on Childhood Trauma
The Adverse Childhood Experiences Coalition of West Virginia is holding its annual summit in Charleston this week.
Culture
Pamala Pritt Receives Premier Journalist Award
The West Virginia Press Association honored the veteran journalist at the University of Charleston this October.
Real Estate
Live Poll
Should your local government prioritize converting vacant lots into housing to address availability?
Charleston Agency Transforms Blighted Land Into Housing
The Charleston Land Reuse Agency has repurposed 53 plots of abandoned property into residential units since 2019.
Food and Drink
Live Poll
Should cities use public money to save struggling shopping malls in your area?
Chick-fil-A Charleston Mall Location to Close
The Charleston Town Center Chick-fil-A will permanently close on December 31 after operating for 34 years.
Home
Live Poll
Is now a good time for your city to start major bridge replacements despite traffic delays?
Fort Hill Bridge Repairs Begin in Charleston
The West Virginia Department of Transportation starts a $75 million replacement project on the Fort Hill Bridge, with completion expected in summer 2028.
Reporting here centers on cultural trends that reshape daily life, how families spend their time, and how economic pressure changes household habits. Coverage reaches across the city and into the communities around it wherever a shared way of living takes hold. Charleston's historic housing stock and its tourism economy give home and neighborhood stories a distinct character. Generational differences in how residents socialize, shop and spend their time recur as a theme.