Charleston
The Charleston Civic Center is undergoing a $100 million renovation that is scheduled for completion in late 2018. When the remodel is complete, the venue will be rebranded as the Charleston Convention Center & Coliseum. Along with 146,000 square feet of new construction and expansion, the project includes glass lobby expanses, some overlooking the Elk River waterfront; a 20,000-square-foot ballroom with banquet seating capacity for more than 1,400 people; eight additional meeting rooms; expanded catering facilities; and state-of-the-art technology, including an upgraded Wi-Fi network.
The Shawnee Park Multi-Sports Complex is scheduled to open in August 2018 with 11 grass fields for soccer, lacrosse and football; four collegiate-sized artificial turf baseball/softball fields; six collegiate-sized artificial turf soccer/lacrosse fields; plus tennis courts, a one-mile walking loop, pool and clubhouse.
Morgantown
Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place, overlooking the Monongahela River, opened in May 2017 following a complete transformation. The property features 207 guest rooms and suites, a full-service Starbucks coffee shop, on-site restaurant Bourbon Prime, and more than 50,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
Lewis County
At press time, Roanoke, W.Va.-based Stonewall Resort was on track to complete a renovation this March. The project includes updates to the resort’s 191 guest rooms, dining venues and 10 Saltbox-style cottages, which are situated along the lake.