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n today's briefing: City cleanup, pickleball construction, fire safety technology and more. Here's the latest community news from municipalities throughout Kanawha County. Have an item to share? Email ramsburgreports@gmail.com to have it included in a future briefing.
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Construction: Workers installed the first truss for the new pickleball enclosure at the Nitro Athletic Complex earlier this week. The enclosure will surround the nine post-tension concrete pickleball courts which were constructed in 2023. “As we continue setting up the steel structure over the next week, we appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation,” a city representative said in a social media post. “Please be mindful of construction activity in the area.” (City of Nitro)
Golf: Registrations for the city of South Charleston’s second annual charity golf tournament are now open. This year’s competition will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 18 at the Little Creek Golf Course, 99 Fairway Dr. in South Charleston. The tournament includes cash prizes for the top three winners. Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of South Charleston. More info and registration details here.
Cleanup: The city of Charleston has announced the dates of its annual “Team Up to Clean Up” event. On Saturday, April 12, clean-ups will occur on the West Side, North Charleston, and Bigley Avenue area. On Saturday, May 3, the city’s South Hills, East End, Kanawha City, and downtown neighborhoods will be cleaned. Residents, businesses and other local organizations are encouraged to volunteer for one or both events. All supplies are provided. More info and a link to register is available here.
Safety: Clendenin businesses and residences are a little safer thanks to a new technology being implemented by the local fire department. In a partnership with the town of Clendenin, the Clendenin Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) has begun installing the Knox Rapid Entry System, a secure key and lockbox technology, in some local buildings. Officials say the system allows first responders to gain faster and safer access to buildings in the event of an emergency. “We are committed to the safety and well-being of our community,” Clendenin Mayor Kay Summers said in a statement. “By introducing the Knox Box Rapid Entry System, we are ensuring that our firefighters can do their jobs more effectively while minimizing risk to property and lives.” Read more on the technology here.
