Rockefeller legacy exhibit open at West Virginia University
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - The West Virginia and Regional History Center is chronicling the legacy of former Sen. Jay Rockefeller in Wise Library's Rockefeller Gallery at West Virginia University. The...
View ArticleWVSU presidential finalist withdraws candidacy
By Staff reports Roslyn Clark-Artis, who interviewed Wednesday to become the next president of West Virginia State University, has withdrawn her candidacy, the school announced in a news release. WVSU...
View ArticleWVSU's in-state undergrad costs going up by 5%
By Ryan Quinn The West Virginia State University Board of Governors on Thursday approved a 5 percent increase in in-state undergraduate student tuition and fees, upping those costs from $3,331 per...
View ArticleGrandview area in Raleigh County under boil-water advisory
The Raleigh County Public Service District has issued a boil-water advisory for customers from Victory Baptist Academy to and including Grandview Park. The advisory follows a water main break....
View ArticleMarshall announces new dentistry department
The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine announced Thursday that it has created a department of dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dr. Raj Khanna, a professor and...
View ArticleThird-party money pours into WV Supreme Court race
By David Gutman Outside money is pouring into the race for a seat on West Virginia's Supreme Court, a seat that was last won a dozen years ago with a huge and notorious flood of outside spending....
View ArticleDemocrats' governor race getting nasty in WV
By David Gutman A new round of negative ads in West Virginia governor's race has sharpened the Democratic candidates' attacks, with state Senate Minority Leader Jeff Kessler accusing businessman Jim...
View ArticleThings to do today: April 29, 2016
ALLISON MILLER'S BOOM TIC BOOM: 7:30 p.m. Tickets $17 to $35. Carnegie Hall, 105 Church St., Lewisburg. Call 645-7917 or visit www.carnegiehallwv.com. MARSHALL UNIVERSITY FACULTY BRASS QUINTET: 7 p.m....
View ArticleCommunity colleges told to plan for budget cuts
By Lori Kersey Under the threat of an "unprecedented budget reduction," from the state, leaders of West Virginia's community and technical colleges were warned Thursday to find ways to cut costs. The...
View ArticleArea organizations elected officers and members
Two area organizations have elected officers and members for the new term. They include: The West Virginia State Bar has announced new officers and members of The West Virginia State Bar Board of...
View ArticleKanawha schools dropping 90 positions
By Ryan Quinn Kanawha County's school system is planning for about 90 fewer positions next fiscal year because of a projected $2.3 million revenue drop - although officials say those position cuts...
View ArticleDrug take-back day grows in popularity
By Erin Beck National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, planned for Saturday, has significantly grown since the event began in 2010. Multiple police agencies in West Virginia have also started...
View ArticleYMCA's Healthy Kids Day encourages families to be active this summer
By Laura Haight YMCAs across the country will celebrate Healthy Kids Day this weekend. The YMCA of Kanawha Valley will hold its Healthy Kids Day starting at 5:30 p.m. today, and the Tri-County YMCA in...
View ArticleAdvocates make renewed call for $1 tobacco tax increase
By Lydia Nuzum Proponents of a $1 increase in West Virginia's tobacco tax said Thursday that the struggling proposal is a "no-brainer" for the state with some of the highest rates of smoking among...
View ArticleHolistic Health and Wellness Fair: A day of healing in Charleston
By Douglas Imbrogno Dr. Hassan Amjad doesn't hold back when he speaks of the reigning medical system in the United States. "Health care is America is totally broken. It's too expensive and the system...
View ArticleMarmet council to choose new mayor May 12
By Daniel Desrochers The town of Marmet will have a new mayor by May 12. Now that the order removing former Mayor Bill Pauley from office for abusing his position as mayor during the 2010 mayoral...
View ArticleBulletin Board: April 29, 2016
Torchbearer Alpha Chapter. Beta Sigma Phi International sorority will hold their Spring Banquet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at Fifth Quarter restaurant. President Sandra Medley is in charge of the program...
View ArticleGazette editorial: We are torn over three Dems for WV governor
Three candidates, each with his own strengths, are running for the Democratic nomination to be West Virginia's next governor. In the order that they filed for office: n Jim Justice says he loves West...
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