Rusty Webb resigns from Charleston council
By Ali Schmitz Charleston attorney and former state delegate Rusty Webb has resigned from Charleston City Council less than four months after being appointed. Webb, a local personal injury and divorce...
View ArticleRenovated Charleston public housing ready for move-in
By Ali Schmitz After months of construction, two dozen renovated public housing apartment units on Charleston's West Side now are ready for tenants. Littlepage Terrace's new townhomes are complete...
View ArticleEx-Marine who survived Benghazi attack to speak at Lincoln Day Dinner
By Staff reports A former Marine credited with saving more than two dozen lives during a battle in Benghazi four years ago is set to serve as keynote speaker for the Kanawha County Republican...
View ArticleKanawha school board may hire flood recovery finance manager
By Ryan Quinn Kanawha County's school board on Thursday approved the job description for a new position that will, the description says, "account for and manage the financial aspect of the school...
View ArticleBulletin Board: May 12, 2017
There will be a SoulCollage Workshop from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Unity of Kanawha Valley. The cost is $30, payable at the door by cash or check. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required....
View ArticleMayor recommends former council candidate to fill vacant seat
By Ali Schmitz Charleston Mayor Danny Jones announced he will recommend a former city council candidate to fill the vacant Ward 17 seat. Jones recommended Bobby Johnson, who works in sales for...
View ArticleLive on the Levee to return with country, rock and 10,000 Maniacs
By Bill Lynch The Moses Auto Group Live on the Levee will return for its 14th year with three first-time guests to the free, 15-week Friday night summer music series. Acts include a couple of...
View ArticleTV's 'Judge Judy' to speak at South Charleston graduation
By By Kayla Asbury Staff Writer Judith Sheindlin, better known as "Judge Judy," is bringing her brand of law and order to the South Charleston High School graduation ceremony. A South Charleston High...
View ArticleSissonville clinic reopens after fire
By Lori Kersey A Kanawha County health clinic that was destroyed by fire has reopened. Cabin Creek Health Systems reopened its Sissonville Health Center last month. The organization held an open house...
View ArticleWebb to represent Charleston in possible lawsuit against drug wholesalers
By Ali Schmitz When Charleston City Councilman Rusty Webb resigned earlier this week, it was so he could prepare for a new role with the city - representing it in a potential lawsuit against drug...
View ArticleProsecutors continue search for WV lawyer facing fraud charges
By Kate White When Assistant Kanawha County prosecutor Fred Giggenbach joined Twitter earlier this month, the first person to follow him was a Charleston lawyer charged with fraud, who prosecutors...
View ArticlePHOTOS: East End Yard Sale
By Staff reports Friday's rainy weather dried up just in time for shoppers to enjoy Saturday's Old Colony Realtors East End Yard Sale. Around 10,000 people were expected to participate in the 27th...
View ArticleEx-Capital High student acquitted of assault sues lawyers
By Kate White A former Capital High School student who, last August, a jury found not guilty of a sexual assault at the school, is suing the attorneys he claims rushed him into a plea deal with...
View ArticleNitro celebrates centennial with park dedication, parade
By By Kayla Asbury Staff writer Nitro city councilman Bill Javins looked out on the city's new Living Memorial Park. "This is who we are," he said.The city celebrated its centennial Saturday with the...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Foam at the Dome
Hundreds of people came out to enjoy craft beer selections at Saturday's Foam at the Dome. The event, held at Laidley Field in Charleston, featured 200 beers from more than 70 breweries as well as...
View ArticleJohnson declines Charleston mayor's city council recommendation
By Staff reports Charleston Mayor Danny Jones' recommendation to fill a vacant seat on city council said Saturday that he has declined the offer. Jones announced Friday that he gave the nod to Bobby...
View ArticleFour running in Marmet mayor's race
By Lori Kersey In the upcoming Marmet election, three candidates who vied for an unexpired mayor's term last year will face off again, this time for a full term. Four candidates are running in the...
View ArticleSt. Albans promotes 3 officers, looks toward city election
By Caitlin Cook In a packed city council chamber filled with friends and family, three St. Albans police officers were promoted during Monday's city council meeting. St. Albans Mayor Dick Callaway and...
View ArticleDow to fund groundwater tests at proposed sports complex site
By Ken Ward Jr. Dow Chemical has agreed to fund groundwater testing at Shawnee Regional Park, where local officials want to build a huge youth sports complex. This comes in the wake of a lawsuit...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Kid power
By Staff reports The West Virginia Power played its second morning game of the season, allowing kids from around the region to watch the minor league team take on the Charleston, South Carolina,...
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