Author releases updated version of Campbells Creek history book
By Lori Kersey The second time Todd A. Hanson collected photos and history of his hometown of Campbells Creek, he found it much easier than the first. "It seems like 25 years ago, the owners of the...
View ArticleLawyer with controversial past to run for Kanawha family judge
By Kate White An attorney who had a controversial career in the 1980s, which included a widely publicized "stud fee" case, is running for one of Kanawha County's five Family Court judge seats.James...
View ArticleGazette-Mail Charities: Family needs bathtub, home repairs
The only way to access their home is by trudging through a muddy creek. But for this family of eight, the two-bedroom house they built nearly 20 years ago has become the root of their perpetual...
View ArticleChurch to hold Blue Christmas service to help with stress, sadness
By Lydia Nuzum As the holiday season comes into full swing, many are gearing up for a joyous Christmas - but not everyone is in a festive mood. For many, Christmas and its accompanying celebrations...
View ArticleAlzheimer's research pioneer to speak at University of Charleston
By Lydia Nuzum When Dr. Rudolph Tanzi was a teenager, he knew he wanted to be a clinician - that is, until he heard his first scientific lecture and realized he wanted to be a researcher."If it wasn't...
View ArticleAudit: Putnam mortuary company got majority of Medical Examiner transports
By Joel Ebert An already embattled funeral home director was subjected to additional scrutiny recently following the release of a Legislative audit which determined an inordinate number of body...
View ArticleYoung women at heightened risk of gender-based online harassment
By Erin Beck For the crime of being a young woman and an elected official, Saira Blair read on Twitter that she looked like she was regularly doing a "walk of shame" and received about three threats...
View ArticleBulletin Board: Nov. 30, 2015
Retired school employeesThe Kanawha County Association of Retired School Employees will have a Christmas tea from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kanawha Boulevard. Fellowship and...
View ArticleMarmet residents file petition to oust mayor
By Kate White In the latest salvo in the battle between some Marmet residents and Mayor Bill Pauley, residents filed a petition Monday morning accusing the 87-year-old mayor of misconduct and asking...
View Article3-year-old boy OK after being found in West Side ditch
By Staff reports A 3-year-old boy was found in a ditch in the 900 block of Hanna Avenue on the West Side after leaving his home while he was supposed to be napping Monday morning, police...
View ArticleWVSU to improve campus security with $600,000 donation
By Samuel Speciale West Virgina State University will improve safety on campus by using a $600,000 donation from Bayer CropScience to purchase security equipment.The gift, announced by university...
View ArticleRaleigh County area boil-water advisory lifted
Raleigh County Public Service District has lifted the boil-water advisory issued for customers of the Airport Water System.
View ArticleMarshall hoops assistant Duhon suspended after DUI arrest
By Doug Smock Marshall's basketball team will be without one of its assistant coaches indefinitely after Chris Duhon's arrest for aggravated driving under the influence in Putnam County.Duhon was...
View ArticleMost WV high schools not meeting financial aid goal
By Samuel Speciale Fewer than a third of West Virginia high schools met a statewide goal to increase the number of seniors filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.Earlier this year,...
View ArticleCharitable giving down in WV, report finds
By David Gutman In another sign that West Virginia's economy is not rebounding in tune with the nation's, charitable giving declined in West Virginia by about 2 percent, even as it increased...
View ArticleProsecutor unsure if Belle homeowner will be charged in shooting
By Kate White It's too early to determine whether prosecutors will try to indict a Belle homeowner who shot and killed a man who he said broke into his home over the weekend. Kanawha County...
View ArticleOhio company says it's not responsible for community center leaks
By Elaina Sauber An Ohio company denies that it mishandled roofing jobs at two Charleston community centers.Ohio Valley Spray Foam Inc., of Marietta, denied city claims that it's responsible for water...
View ArticlePlanned rehab center looks to fund education, outpatient center
By Ryan Quinn Those who've been working to establish a residential alcohol and drug addiction treatment center on property near Capital High School are seeking public and private funding for an...
View ArticleBlankenship jury urged to be 'vigilant' and 'respectful'
By Ken Ward Jr. Jurors in the Don Blankenship criminal case deliberated for another day Monday, after being instructed to be "vigilant" about contact with the public and to be "respectful" of each...
View ArticleCoonskin Park holiday lights on display
Kanawha County Parks and Recreation announces that the annual Lights of Coonskin will be on display nightly from 5:30 to 10 p.m. now through Dec. 31 at Coonskin Park, including Christmas Eve and...
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