A mix of clouds and sun. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 79F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph..
Tonight
Partly cloudy this evening followed by increasing clouds with showers developing after midnight. Low near 65F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%.
NEW MEMBER: Erika Alford was welcomed as a new member of Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church, Hurricane, West Virginia, on Jan. 15. What a great way to celebrate the first month of a new year. Congratulations Erika, and may you always feel needed, loved and part of the church family.
SYMPOSIUM: West Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association hosts its winter symposium from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at Embassy Suites Hotel, Charleston. A lineup of distinguished design speakers exploring the latest trends in horticulture, highlight up-and-coming shrubs and perennials, emphasize the importance of botanical names and provide insights to innovative, green roof design are featured. Jeff Butler and Mark Totten speak on the business side, while the association's board of directors discuss the updated Landscape Plants for West Virginia at the breakfast. Plant guides are also available. West Virginia University students studying horticulture and landscape design are also recognized as George W. Longaneker and Marcus W. Rennix Memorial Scholarship recipients. The cost is $50 and $100 nonmembers. Contact wvnla.memberclicks.net/winterssymposium2026#/.
LEADER: Alex Chaney, director of CRA film with Charles Ryan Associates of Putnam County, is one of 58 outstanding leaders from across West Virginia to be named to Leadership West Virginia in Charleston. He graduated from Marshall University, where he studied graphic design. A writer of music and lead singer for the band, A Story Told, began with CRA in 2016. He has worked on projects for all sorts of industries/clients, including his most frequent one -- Anthem -- one of the largest health care insurance companies in the country. He was selected for his demonstration of leadership, commitment to community service and passion for advancing the future of West Virginia. Congratulations Alex for being one on this list.
MURDER MYSTERY: The Ruffner presents "A Murder Mystery" from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at 1500 Kanawha Blvd., Charleston. Tickets are $108.55, which include heavy hors d'oeuvres and two complimentary drink tickets for wine, beer or cocktails, as well as a character role inspired by real people and events uncovered from newspaper archives. Spaces are limited. Participants must be 21 years of age and older. Doors open at 6 p.m. For tickets, visit Eventbrite.
LISTED: Three Charleston, West Virginia, residents, were among 4,604 students being named to the dean's list for the fall semester at West Virginia Tech. Michael Thor, Jacob Wheeler and Andrew Right achieved a 3.50 or higher-grade point average in the Leonard C. Nelson School of Engineering. Thumbs up for a job well done.
DRAMA: Based on the novella by Stephen King, "The Shawshank Redemption" begins at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at Alban Arts Academy, 2121 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans, West Virginia. The story, rated R for strong language and adult theme, continues at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14; Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20-21; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15 and 22. Tickets are $17.82 and $12.62 seniors and students. Tickets are available at www.onthestage.tickets/show/alban-arts-center.
LATE BIRTHDAYS: Alex Dorsey, Tom Hankins, John Lawman, Melissa Schamp, Cheryl Warner, Feb. 1; Jackson Clark, Ron Delph, Ella Good, Jaden Stark, Timothy Stewart, Tyler Tucker, Debra Perkins, Feb. 2; Mary Taylor, Pastor Kevin Mackey, Al Tillers, Rowan Chandler, Feb. 3; Polly Widener, Aida Ramella, Feb. 5; Brianna Sanders, Ashton Couch, Feb. 6; Chuck Gruber, Feb. 7.
LATE ANNIVERSARY: Gisela and Dan Kemper, Feb. 3.
CHUCKLE: Gene was the oldest of two sons in his family. Each time he and Evan were together, Gene was referred to as "being the oldest." One day, they were together and told this. Evan had enough and replied, "Why does Gene always get to be the oldest?"
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