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Fact 1: "Mountain Stage," a popular public radio cultural show that features a variety of nationally and internationally renowned artists and performers in a variety of genres is recorded in Charleston. The show is heard on more than 100 Public Radio International stations across the country. "Mountain Stage" is performed live from the Cultural Center Theater on the West Virginia State Capitol Complex and visitors may purchase tickets for a live taping each week.

Fact 2: As the capital of West Virginia, Charleston enjoys a rich tradition and culture as a crossroads between north and south, east and Midwest. The city is home to a variety of colleges and universities, arts and cultural organizations and state government institutions. The city continues to grow and prosper from his riverside home at an important crossroads of the country.

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OF WEST VIRGINIA - The Lincoln Journal

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Munsey: 'Soul Man' for West Virginia - Charleston Gazette

New Machine Helping To Mine Coal In North Central West Virginia - WBOY-TV

Charleston To Host World's Strongest Man Competition - West Virginia MetroNews

Law students get chance to lend hand via Legal Aid - West Virginia Record

College Football | Joe Paterno insists he has no clue when he ... - Seattle Times

Friday   07.25.08

HI: 89°
LO: 51°

Mostly sunny. Warm.

Chance of Precipitation: 4%

Air: Comfortable

UV Index: 7 High

Wind Speed: 5.56 from the Southwest

Humidity: 36%

Dewpoint: 12.68

Comfort Index: 31.18

Saturday   07.26.08

HI: 88°
LO: 60°

Afternoon clouds. Warm.

Chance of Precipitation: 15%

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Wind Speed: 7.41 from the Southwest

Humidity: 50%

Dewpoint: 21.90

Comfort Index: 33.09

Sunday   07.27.08

HI: 87°
LO: 66°

Tstorms early. Decreasing cloudiness. Warm.

Rainfall: 0.12

Chance of Precipitation: 44%

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Wind Speed: 7.41 from the Northwest

Humidity: 65%

Dewpoint: 19.68

Comfort Index: 35.57

Monday   07.28.08

HI: 84°
LO: 62°

Isolated tstorms late. Scattered clouds. Warm.

Rainfall: 0.12

Chance of Precipitation: 51%

UV Index: 7 High

Wind Speed: 6.48 from the West

Humidity: 85%

Dewpoint: 21.90

Comfort Index: 36.15

Tuesday   07.29.08

HI: 90°
LO: 66°

Partly cloudy. Hot.

Chance of Precipitation: 39%

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Wind Speed: 6.48 from the North

Humidity: 65%

Dewpoint: 21.34

Comfort Index: 39.87

Wednesday   07.30.08

HI: 93°
LO: 70°

Widely scattered tstorms. Partly cloudy. Hot.

Rainfall: 1.02

Chance of Precipitation: 41%

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Wind Speed: 11.11 from the West

Humidity: 67%

Dewpoint: 23.01

Comfort Index: 45.91

Thursday   07.31.08

HI: 90°
LO: 72°

Scattered tstorms late. Partly cloudy. Hot.

Rainfall: 1.27

Chance of Precipitation: 50%

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Wind Speed: 11.11 from the Southwest

Humidity: 74%

Dewpoint: 23.56

Comfort Index: 43.56

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Keys to the City

Holidays & Business Hours : Charleston

On federal and state holidays, many offices and businesses close or have truncated hours. Naturally, policies vary, but in general, the following holidays are broadly observed:

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