Innerviews: Kitchen queen reflects on years as professional singer
By Sandy Wells Most people know her for her food, the pepperoni rolls, desserts and other specialties she caters from Connie's Gourmet Kitchen on Oakwood Road. But there's another whole identity...
View ArticleBulletin Board: Feb. 8, 2016
The Board of Directors of the Kanawha County Public Library will meet at 4 p.m. Monday in the Main Library, third floor John V. Ray Room. Call 304-343-4646 for information. American Red Cross Blood...
View ArticleState health officer: To quit smoking takes support, patience
By Lydia Nuzum As the new year rolls on, many are struggling with one resolution that can be hard to keep - giving up tobacco. According to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human resources,...
View ArticleSeasonal depression: the signs, symptoms and treatments
By Lydia Nuzum A person's mood can change like the seasons, but for those whose moods seem to change with the seasons, the culprit could be a condition that affects as many as 3 million Americans...
View ArticleShoveling snow and safety: What you should know
By Lydia Nuzum Winter and snowfall go hand-in-hand in places like West Virginia, but public health experts warn that trying to clear too much snow too quickly the old-fashioned way can have disastrous...
View ArticlePediatrician offers cures for 'cabin fever'
Without a good dose of energetic outdoor play and fresh air, kids can get that restless feeling called "cabin fever." Try these cabin fever cures from WVU Medicine pediatrician Linda Nield, MD, to...
View ArticleExercise can benefit older adults
Exercise is important at any stage in life, but it can have important benefits for senior adults. According to the National Institute on Aging, regular exercise can reduce a person's risk of...
View ArticleScreen time can lead to headaches, inactivity
By Lori Kersey From cell phones and computers to television and tablets, our days are filled with screens. All those screens we look at - from video games and movies to checking emails - can cause eye...
View ArticleBoil-water advisories
West Virginia American Water has lifted a boil-water advisory for approximately 100 customers along a section of Pinoak Road in Lashmeet in Mercer County. The affected area includes Pinoak Road from...
View ArticleHouse OKs bill to let people carry concealed guns without permits
By Phil Kabler For the second year in a row, lawmakers in the West Virginia House of Delegates have approved a bill to allow adults to carry concealed handguns without obtaining a permit. The bill (HB...
View ArticleMontgomery council to consider WVU Tech move agreement
By Samuel Speciale Montgomery Town Council members will meet today to discuss signing an agreement not to sue West Virginia University for moving its Institute of Technology to Beckley. The agreement,...
View ArticleMarshall psychology program one of country's best
By Staff reports Marshall University's doctor of psychology program has been ranked favorably by a counseling degree review website. According to Best Counseling Degrees, Marshall's program is the...
View ArticleDonations wanted for Putnam girl's family
The Winfield community is mourning the loss of one of their elementary students. Addison Hazlett, a kindergartener at Eastbrook Elementary School, passed away from an unexpected medical emergency over...
View ArticleMore snow on the way, but previous warm weather may soften the blow
By Elaina Sauber With a winter weather advisory in place for most of the state Monday, last week's balmier temperatures may help lessen the snow accumulation between now and Wednesday. Faith Borden,...
View ArticleFreedom co-owner Tis gets no jail time for chemical spill
By Ken Ward Jr. A former co-owner and officer of Freedom Industries on Monday became the fourth official from the company to avoid being sentenced to any jail time, despite playing a role in the...
View ArticleTwo deaths reported at WV young-adult transitional living program
By Erin Beck In recent weeks, two young men have died of self-inflicted injuries at a Tucker County facility that markets itself as appropriate for those who are mentally ill or developmentally...
View ArticleKanawha library system approves plan to select main branch building
By Ryan Quinn The Kanawha County Public Library's board approved Monday a contract laying out an expected 4- to 6-month process to prepare the board to ultimately choose either to overhaul its...
View ArticleBig Chimney man gets 15 years in friend's stabbing death
By Kate White The man Thomas Fluty killed had been his good friend - his fishing buddy, he told a judge. Their children grew up together and Fluty had even helped Benny Anderson bury his mom and dad,...
View ArticleWV Senate GOP stalls campaign finance bill after Dem amendments
By David Gutman Republican leadership in the West Virginia Senate stalled their own proposal to increase campaign contribution limits after Democrats successfully amended the bill to also require...
View ArticleReaching millennials a top priority for state's tourism industry
By Rick Steelhammer Now that West Virginia hosts more millennial than baby boomer visitors, the state's tourism industry is finding ways to adapt to the demographic. In addition to being more...
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