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One dead in Charleston fire; coffee shop expands to Yeager Airport

Here's a roundup of headlines from other local and regional media.



Here’s what other regional news organizations are reporting:

  • Fire Death: One person was killed in a fire on Charleston’s West Side on Tuesday morning. The fire was limited to one room in a home on Lovell Drive in the Luna Park area. A Charleston Fire Department fire marshal is investigating the incident. (WCHS)

  • Job Eliminations: The Kanawha County Board of Education has voted to eliminate 140 positions ahead of the 2026–27 school year. The decision came during a special meeting on Tuesday afternoon. Officials cited declining enrollment as the reason for the eliminations. (Metro News)

  • Airport Coffee Shop: Mea Cuppa, a Kanawha Valley-based coffee vendor, has expanded its local footprint, opening a new location at West Virginia International Yeager Airport. The coffee shop also has venues on Bigley Avenue, at the Kanawha County Main Branch Library, and at Capitol Market. (The Real WV)

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