America250 Spotlight: Charleston is gearing up for a packed Independence Day weekend with the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta and the America250 Capital City Celebration running July 2–5, plus the America250 Wheel towering over the State Capitol grounds. Live Music & Theater: The Charleston Light Opera Guild’s “1776” wraps its limited run July 3–5 at the West Virginia Culture Center Theater, right alongside America250 festivities. Symphony on the Move: The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra launches a free “Celebrate America” tour with stops in Clarksburg, Weirton, and Canaan Valley, culminating in a July 4 Heritage Port concert with fireworks. Sports & Community Pride: Magnolia’s girls basketball shootout and local alumni honors are in focus, while Paden City’s Class of 1987 is set to receive Distinguished Alumni Awards. West Virginia Health Access: WVU Medicine’s LUCAS mobile lung cancer screening unit will visit Monroe, Greenbrier, and Lewis counties with low-dose CT appointments scheduled in late June and July. Business Watch: Kroger’s $1.65B deal to acquire Giant Eagle could reshape grocery options across West Virginia and neighboring states. Tech/Surveillance Debate: Monongalia County’s Flock Safety camera rollout faces renewed scrutiny as residents question privacy and civil liberties. Entertainment Buzz: Oliver Anthony says new music is coming soon, and Delaware North’s casino and digital gaming rebrand rolls out as Ember.