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#Live MusicJazz trio performance at the Capitol Complex Visitor Center
Offers a free, low-stress evening option for residents seeking cultural engagement without the noise of downtown bars. Parking is available in the Capitol garage.
#ComedyOpen mic night at The Velvet Note
Good opportunity for local performers to test material. Attendees can expect a casual atmosphere with drink specials.
#Art & CultureSelf-guided walking tour of historic Chestnut Hill homes
Provides an educational and visually interesting activity that highlights the architectural diversity of the city. Quiet streets offer a respite from downtown traffic.
I-64 disruptions active downtown · top pick tonight at Downtown Charleston · free museum access for students this week · Chestnut Hill is wide open
NWS issues flood watch for Kanawha River basin through Saturday evening
Commuters using the Midtown Crossing may experience delays due to potential road closures if water overtops banks. Low-lying areas along the Elk River are at higher risk for localized inundation.
Monitor river levels at weather.gov/rlx and avoid parking near the Elk River towpath if water levels rise rapidly.
Lane closures on I-64 near the Charleston Interchange for bridge maintenance
Morning commute traffic on I-64 westbound may experience backup extending to the West Virginia State Capitol area. Drivers should allow an extra 15 minutes for travel time.
Check WVDOT traffic cameras at wvdot.com/traffic before departing for work.
Jazz trio performance at the Capitol Complex Visitor Center
Offers a free, low-stress evening option for residents seeking cultural engagement without the noise of downtown bars. Parking is available in the Capitol garage.
Arrive by 6:45 PM to secure seating; visit wvcapitol.gov for event details.
Open mic night at The Velvet Note
Good opportunity for local performers to test material. Attendees can expect a casual atmosphere with drink specials.
Sign up at the bar upon arrival; venue is located at 129 Capitol St.
Interactive Map
Explore West Virginia's Data Center Buildout →
Fly across all 5 hyperscale sites. Guided tours. Compute Corridor overlay. Full 3D.
Infrastructure
West Virginia's $15 Billion Data Center Gamble →
Five hyperscale campuses. 50-year tax breaks. Almost zero permanent jobs. The full map and breakdown.
Zoning
50-Year Tax Breaks for Server Farms, Nothing for Neighborhoods →
HB 1210 gives data centers 50-year exemptions. Metrobloks and Sabey push 144 acres while bypassing public votes.
Accountability
“The Public Isn’t My Boss” - $500M Data Center on Lead-Poisoned Soil →
A city contractor told Martindale-Brightwood residents their opinions don't matter, then recommended approval.
Zoning Loophole
Sabey's Variance Loophole - 250MW Campus Avoids Public Vote →
Seattle-based Sabey found the zoning path that avoids the Google-style council fight in Decatur Township.
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