Innerviews: Teacher's coaching career covers all bases
By Sandy Wells "I was a busy guy," he said. Try full-time teaching and coaching and going to graduate school, all at once. That's busy. Steve Crosier loves life on the active list. He teaches special...
View ArticleRaleigh County official encourages 'yes' vote for fire levy
BECKLEY, W.Va. (AP) - A Raleigh County official is urging residents to vote in favor of a new fire levy. The new levy, which will be on the May 10 ballot, is cheaper than the previous levy, which...
View ArticleMidland Trail to close early today
Midland Trail Elementary School in Kanawha County will close at 12:45 p.m. today for sewer issues.
View ArticleKoch group gives $100K to super PAC backing Bill Cole in WV
By From staff, wire reports A group fueled by the billionaire industrialist Koch brothers has donated $100,000 to a super PAC supporting Republican Bill Cole for governor in West Virginia. According...
View ArticleDue to dry weather, outdoor burning discouraged
Outdoor burning is currently banned from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m., however, county officials strongly discourage any outdoor burning until further notice, according to a message from the Kanawha County...
View ArticleMorrisey's office sues third pharmacy
By From staff reports The West Virginia Attorney General's Office is suing a third pharmacy accused of transferring patient prescriptions without the patients' consent, resulting in much higher prices...
View ArticleTSA screeners detect three firearms in five days at Yeager security gate
By Staff reports A Dunbar woman on Sunday became the fourth person this year - and the third person within a week - to be found carrying a loaded handgun in carry-on baggage while attempting to pass...
View ArticleWV seeks to increase infant immunization rate
By Ryan Quinn Although the Mountain State has among the nation's highest immunization rates for school-entry-age children, at 97 percent, state health officials say West Virginia's rate for kids 19-35...
View ArticlePutnam prosecutor takes over investigation of doctor accused of assault
By Kate White Putnam County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Sorsaia has taken over the investigation into allegations against a Charleston gastroenterologist accused of sexually assaulting patients under...
View ArticleWV health officials encourage preventing mosquito breeding, bites
By Lydia Nuzum As concern rises that Zika virus could eventually reach U.S. mosquitoes, public health officials are urging people to take steps to prevent mosquito bites and avoid the mosquito-borne...
View ArticleBe sure benefits of aspirin therapy outweigh risks, warns physician
By Lori Kersey Taking an aspirin every day may ward off cardiovascular disease and colon cancer for some people, but patients should be careful to weigh the benefits and risks, a Charleston physician...
View ArticleHouse 35th GOP candidates split over tax hike to fix budget gap
By Eric Eyre Republican candidates running in the House of Delegates 35th District agree that West Virginia's government should do more to cut spending to balance its budget, but the candidates are...
View ArticlePhotos: Chill out, tax season is over
To relieve taxpayers of the stress associated with meeting the federal deadline, Kona Ice hosted its third annual National "Chill Out" Day in downtown Charleston on Monday. The island-themed truck was...
View ArticleSt. Albans takes step to fill vacant council seat
By By George Hohmann For the Gazette-Mail Pat Quinlan has been nominated to fill the vacancy on St. Albans Council that was created when Kevin Pennington resigned last month. Quinlan, of 2410 Lincoln...
View Article'An 18-carat dog's mess:' Justice hears WV school woes
By David Gutman BECKLEY - A teacher shortage, low salaries, potentially disappearing benefits, a lack of classroom resources, crumbling facilities, and too much time spent on testing. The problems...
View ArticleClinic's success saves money for Charleston
By Elaina Sauber The City of Charleston saved more than $1 million in healthcare costs since switching to a new clinic provider two years ago. CareHere, which provides on-site healthcare through...
View ArticleCitizens donate funds for new Dunbar K-9 Officer
By Caitlin Cook Thomas Sowers knows the value of a good dog. He's trained dogs for search and rescue as well as therapy. His late dog Jupiter was by his side for years. And at the Dunbar City Council...
View ArticleGoodwin, Kessler debate; Justice again absent
By Ryan Quinn Booth Goodwin and Jeff Kessler, two Democratic candidates for governor, had little criticism of each other at a Monday night debate at West Virginia State University. But - with debate...
View ArticleBulletin Board: April 19, 2016
Beta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International Educational Honorary Society will hold the last meeting of the year at 4 p.m. today in the parlor of the Baptist Temple, Quarrier and Morris streets....
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