Nitro votes, Casebolt elected to second term
By From staff reports The unofficial results for the City of Nitro's local elections on Tuesday are as follows: Nitro Mayor Dave Casebolt, who was first elected mayor in 2012, will serve a second term...
View ArticleHansford woman detains alleged burglar until police arrive
By Erin Beck A Hansford woman detained an alleged burglar on Tuesday while she waited on police to arrive. Just before 3 p.m., Sarah Kessick called 911 about the alleged burglary on Kanawha Street in...
View ArticleDeveloper moves to build new Corridor G shopping center
By Daniel Desrochers TimHudson has been approached about selling his home, at 150 Preferred Place, along Corridor G, many times. He had a couple knock on his door, pretending to be on a walk through...
View ArticleDetective says phones prove suspect at slaying scene
By Kate White Jurors on Wednesday watched as a detective pointed to blue dots moving down a map of Southern West Virginia. Blue represents the phone of Miguel Quinones, said former Nitro Detective Don...
View ArticleDeveloper modifies South Hills development proposal
By Elaina Sauber Despite widespread opposition from surrounding neighbors, there's still a chance developer J.D. Stricklen could build a subdivision in South Hills without the courts ruling in his...
View ArticleKanawha gets nearly $3 million for Head Start
By From staff reports Up to 1,500 students in Kanawha County's Head Start programs could benefit from new funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources. Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley...
View ArticleKanawha planners approve recommendation for Sunday hunting
By Laura Haight Kanawha County residents are one step closer to being able to hunt on Sundays. The Kanawha County Planning Commission approved a recommendation to the County Commission to put Sunday...
View ArticlePhotos: Charleston welcomes bikers for rally
The Capital City Biker Bash, a three-day rally full of rides along West Virginia’s byways, as well as concerts and more, began Thursday in downtown Charleston and will run through Saturday. During the...
View ArticleState rests in Marmet apartment slaying trial
By Kate White Miguel Quinones still was deciding Thursday afternoon whether he would testify at his trial on murder and kidnapping charges. Kanawha County prosecutors rested their case at about 3 p.m....
View ArticleJudge lets woman out of jail after promise to come to court
A Kanawha County judge let a witness in a murder case out of jail today after she promised to come to court. Jazmin Mitchell, 19, had been in jail since her arrest June 3 in Beckley, said assistant...
View ArticleCharleston police hear from West Side residents at meeting
By Daniel Desrochers The Charleston Police Department wants residents of the West Side to be nosy. "The key is to keep calling," said Charleston Chief of Police Brent Webster. "That's the key."...
View ArticleCarper wants inquiry into $58K paid to no-show WV water board member
By Eric Eyre Kanawha County Commission President Kent Carper wants multiple agencies to investigate the West Virginia Water Development Authority's decision to keep paying a board member who missed...
View ArticleRoads shut down on East End due to water main break
By Staff reports Roads were flooded and closed on the East End of Charleston Friday morning because of a water main break. Washington Street between Brooks Street and Morris Street, in front of...
View ArticleJury begins deliberations in Marmet apartment slaying case
By Kate White After viewing more than 100 exhibits and hearing four days worth of testimony, jurors began deliberations late Friday in the case against Miguel Quinones. Quinones faces charges of...
View ArticleSalvation Army leaders say farewell after 44 years
By Laura Haight Majors Darrell and Debbie Kingsbury are ending 44 years of service to the Salvation Army. The Kingsburys, commander and associate commander of the Charleston Salvation Army, were...
View ArticleSummer feeding program to begin at Orchard Manor
Step By Step Inc., through the federally funded Summer Food Service Program, will offer free breakfast and snack to any child who would like to participate. The meals are available to all children...
View ArticleWoman pleads guilty to fatal stabbing of roommate
By Kate White Patricia Miller was stone-faced, staring up at the mother of the woman she stabbed to death two years ago on Charleston's East End. "She took my daughter," said Cathy Meadows, standing...
View ArticleLibrary system board OKs cutting St. Albans branch hours
By Ryan Quinn The Kanawha County Public Library system's board voted Monday to cut eight of the St. Albans branch's weekly operating hours, and close on Saturdays. A resolution approved in a voice...
View ArticlePhotos: Three Kanawha parks pools open for summer
Three Kanawha County Parks and Recreation pools are open for the summer. Coonskin Park's pool, north of Charleston, is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Labor Day weekend. Rates are $3 for...
View ArticleFestivALL-goers to see changes this year
By Elaina Sauber As organizers prepare to kick off Charleston's largest celebration for the arts, this year's FestivALL will feature long-held traditions, as well as first-year attractions. But...
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