PSC staff recommends dismissal of South Charleston sewer rate complaints
By Daniel Desrochers Customers who have filed complaints to try to stop South Charleston's sewer rate increases haven't found much success. Two complaints filed with the Public Service Commission over...
View ArticleConstruction to close Clendenin Street, portions of Capitol Street
Clendenin Street and portions of Capitol Street in downtown Charleston will be closed to accommodate construction activity in coming days, according to information posted on the city's website....
View Article2 WV veterinary clinic break-ins reported in 1 week
By Erin Beck Police say a Charleston man was found unconscious at a doughnut shop after breaking into a Charleston veterinary clinic and stealing drugs last week. Another Kanawha County veterinary...
View ArticleNC bondsmen arrested in WV after alleged violent incident
By Kate White Three bail bondsmen from North Carolina were arrested Thursday in Charleston after police say they violently tried to apprehend a man. Terrence Lamont Holloway, 57, of New Bern, North...
View ArticleCharleston plan to renovate Slack Plaza, Brawley Walkway long time coming
By Elaina Sauber As city planners and economic development groups work to make Charleston's comprehensive plan a reality, a long-discussed project meant to fix a decades-old design blunder is finally...
View ArticleWV American Water notifies officials of intent to add surcharge to bills
By Andrew Brown West Virginia American Water has informed Charleston City Council and other local governments that it wants to place an extra surcharge on customer's monthly bills in the near future....
View ArticleKanawha family judge candidates, incumbents argue over courtroom efficiency
By Kate White Lawyers running to replace two of Kanawha County's family court judges were critical on Tuesday of how the incumbents run their courtrooms. Jim Douglas, who is attempting to oust Sharon...
View ArticleCandidates meeting: Kanawha County sheriff
Candidates for Kanawha County sheriff are meeting at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, with editors from the Charleston Gazette-Mail. Candidates are Mike Rutherford and Dave Tucker, both former Kanawha...
View ArticleExperts say historic South Hills cabins 'beyond restoration'
By Elaina Sauber Facing the possibility of demolition, two historic cabins in South Hills were briefly assessed by one of West Virginia's experts in restoring such structures. Mark Bowe, the owner of...
View ArticleFormer Kanawha sheriffs vie to reclaim job in election
By Daniel Desrochers Mike Rutherford and Dave Tucker, both former two-term Kanawha County sheriffs, have a long history - a history they're continuing this spring as each runs for another term as...
View ArticleDrivers asked to be aware of clean up crews on St. Albans roads
Those driving through St. Albans on Saturday morning are asked to be aware of large groups of volunteers who will be out cleaning up roadways. The "Make St. Albans Shine" event will run from 9 a.m. to...
View Article'No Butts About It' campaign begins Saturday
Charleston Area Alliance will launch its 2016 season of "No Butts About It" campaign from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday at its parking lot at 1116 Smith St. "No Butts About It" is an educational, awareness...
View ArticleAfter nearly a week, Pinch dog rescued from pipe
By Daniel Desrochers Mater is the Olson family dog. A 14-year-old beagle mix, he spends most of his time outside when he isn't following his owner around. Last Friday, though, Mater didn't come home...
View ArticleA first for downtown Charleston: Tattoo parlor opens on Hale Street
By Elaina Sauber Downtown Charleston's first tattoo studio has opened its doors after City Council voted to amend the zoning ordinance in December to allow for such businesses. After a successful...
View ArticleSouth Charleston beautification project finally taking shape
By Daniel Desrochers Jason Testman had to think a second before he could remember what South Charleston's beautification project was going to look like. Testman, a landscape architect for Terra Care,...
View ArticleSanitary board sues EPA over copper standards inaction
By Elaina Sauber The Charleston Sanitary Board has filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency for failing to take action on its proposed copper standards that were submitted to the...
View ArticleEast End Bazaar to sport new look, format
By Elaina Sauber The East End Bazaar's fourth season will soon kick off with a new look and format. Starting May 14, the open-air artisans market will operate at its location on the corner of Ruffner...
View ArticleKanawha progressing with school curriculum changes
By Ryan Quinn The Kanawha County school board moved Monday toward making curriculum changes - including some local teacher customizations - in several subjects. The board, which voted unanimously in...
View ArticleResignation leaves St. Albans council with leadership vacuum
By By George Hohmann For the Gazette-Mail St. Albans Councilman Kevin Pennington has resigned to become superintendent of the city's Parks and Recreation Department. Pennington's resignation from...
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