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Policy & Society

Analysis: Local governments spent most opioid settlement funds on police, jail bills, EMS last fiscal year

West Virginia Watch breaks down how local governments spent their second share of opioid settlement funds.

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News

Governor seeks federal disaster declaration for Kanawha, two other counties

Morrisey asks for federal assistance following August storms and flooding that impacted 375 Kanawha County homes.

2 days ago

Malden

2 historic UKV homes to get $398K in preservation repairs

The Malden Village Historic District properties will receive roof repairs, electrical and plumbing work thanks to federal funds.

2 days ago

Music

Old Crow Medicine Show set to take Charleston stage in October

Americana string band, best known for their signature song "Wagon Wheel," will perform Oct. 16 at the Clay Center.

September 10, 2026

obituaries

Photo of Margaret A. "Peggy" Maddox Cavender

Margaret A. "Peggy" Maddox Cavender

1941-2026

Photo of Roger Lee Cochran

Roger Lee Cochran

1961-2026

Photo of Pearley J. Conner

Pearley J. Conner

1937-2026

Photo of Joshua Allen “Bear” Johnson

Joshua Allen “Bear” Johnson

1983-2026

Photo of Selena Irene "Tina" Ragland

Selena Irene "Tina" Ragland

1973-2026

Photo of George “Junior” Smith

George “Junior” Smith

1933-2026

Photo of Lisa Annette Cooper Thompson

Lisa Annette Cooper Thompson

1964-2026

Photo of Stanley Gerald Bragg

Stanley Gerald Bragg

1944-2026

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Education

Former hospital CEO elected chair of UC Board of Trustees

Dave Ramsey succeeds Greg Burton as the board's chief officer, and five new members are added as trustees.

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Malden

2 historic UKV homes to get $398K in preservation repairs

The Malden Village Historic District properties will receive roof repairs, electrical and plumbing work thanks to federal funds.

Institute

Demonstration garden brings hands-on agriculture to the Kanawha Valley

Charleston

Officials seek feedback to help shape safer streets

Charleston

Leaders discuss annual paving projects in the city of Charleston

Charleston

Charleston caregiver named National Caregiver of the Year

local living

Workshop

Local workshop to help small business owners, others improve web accessibility

The seminar, hosted by WVSU Extension Service, is designed to help participants learn practical strategies related to web accessibility and Americans with Disabilities Act considerations.

Music

Old Crow Medicine Show set to take Charleston stage in October

Art

Clay Center brings West Virginia native Charley Harper’s wildlife-inspired art home

Recreation

Award-winning guidebook leads locals on a backyard adventure

Culture

At new Kanawha Valley bridal boutique, the bride comes first

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opinion

Amy Shuler Goodwin, Mayor of Charleston

Opinion: When West Virginia’s cities and towns work together, we all benefit

Mayors and municipal leaders are often among the first people called when something bad happens. And in local government, those moments are deeply personal.

Kris Warner, West Virginia Secretary of State

Opinion: September is National Voter Registration Month. Are you ready to vote?

Every eligible West Virginian should take a few minutes this month to verify their voter registration status and update their information or register to vote.

Leann Ray, West Virginia Watch

Opinion: West Virginians don’t want Big Brother Flock watching 24/7

Between privacy worries and the possibility of police misusing the cameras, the positives aren’t outweighing the negatives.

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Workshop

Local workshop to help small business owners, others improve web accessibility

The seminar, hosted by WVSU Extension Service, is designed to help participants learn practical strategies related to web accessibility and Americans with Disabilities Act considerations.

15 hours ago

Education

Former hospital CEO elected chair of UC Board of Trustees

Dave Ramsey succeeds Greg Burton as the board's chief officer, and five new members are added as trustees.

16 hours ago

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026

A look at the public meetings and events happening around the Kanawha Valley today.

22 hours ago

Obituaries

Death Notices: Wednesday, Sept 16, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

22 hours ago

Policy & Society

Analysis: Local governments spent most opioid settlement funds on police, jail bills, EMS last fiscal year

West Virginia Watch breaks down how local governments spent their second share of opioid settlement funds.

22 hours ago

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026

A look at the public meetings and events happening around the Kanawha Valley today.

1 day ago

Obituaries

Death Notices: Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

1 day ago

News

Governor seeks federal disaster declaration for Kanawha, two other counties

Morrisey asks for federal assistance following August storms and flooding that impacted 375 Kanawha County homes.

2 days ago

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Monday, Sept. 14, 2026

A look at the public meetings and events happening around the Kanawha Valley today.

2 days ago

Obituaries

Death Notices: Monday, Sept. 14, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

2 days ago

Malden

2 historic UKV homes to get $398K in preservation repairs

The Malden Village Historic District properties will receive roof repairs, electrical and plumbing work thanks to federal funds.

2 days ago

Obituaries

Death Notices: Friday, Sept. 11, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

September 11, 2026

Weekend Calendar

Weekend Events: Friday-Sunday, Sept. 11-13, 2026

Here's what's happening this weekend around the Kanawha Valley.

September 10, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026

A look at the public meetings and events happening around the Kanawha Valley today.

September 10, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

September 10, 2026

Music

Old Crow Medicine Show set to take Charleston stage in October

Americana string band, best known for their signature song "Wagon Wheel," will perform Oct. 16 at the Clay Center.

September 10, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026

A look at the public meetings and events happening around the Kanawha Valley today.

September 9, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

September 9, 2026

Education

New virtual tour offers look inside Nitro carpenter training center

The interactive video showcases the facility's hands-on training in carpentry, welding, flooring, concrete forming and other construction specialties.

September 9, 2026

Good News

'Labor of Love' brings hundreds of volunteers to Kanawha Valley communities

Annual day of service connects volunteers with neighborhood cleanups, food distribution and other community projects.

September 8, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026

A look at the public meetings and events happening around the Kanawha Valley today.

September 8, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

September 8, 2026

Health

Morrisey: $2.4M of state health funds will go to 3 organizations for employer-based health

More than $1.78 million in funds have been allocated for two Kanawha Valley-based healthcare systems.

September 8, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Friday, Sept. 4, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

September 4, 2026

Weekend Calendar

Weekend Events: Friday-Monday, Sept. 4-7, 2026

Here's what's happening this weekend around the Kanawha Valley.

September 3, 2026

Opinion

Opinion: When West Virginia’s cities and towns work together, we all benefit

Mayors and municipal leaders are often among the first people called when something bad happens. And in local government, those moments are deeply personal.

September 3, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026

A look at the public meetings and events happening around the Kanawha Valley today.

September 3, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

September 3, 2026

Policy & Society

4,000 fewer West Virginia children have SNAP since One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed

Feeding programs say they are serving more people since bill passed last summer.

September 3, 2026

Opinion

Opinion: September is National Voter Registration Month. Are you ready to vote?

Every eligible West Virginian should take a few minutes this month to verify their voter registration status and update their information or register to vote.

September 2, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026

A look at the public meetings and events happening around the Kanawha Valley today.

September 2, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

September 2, 2026

Institute

Demonstration garden brings hands-on agriculture to the Kanawha Valley

WVSU Extension Service garden shows how small spaces can support food production, pollinators, wildlife and sustainable practices.

September 2, 2026

Environment

Volunteers needed for Kanawha River cleanup

The cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, September 12 in four West Virginia counties, including Kanawha.

September 1, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026

A look at the public meetings and events happening around the Kanawha Valley today.

September 1, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

September 1, 2026

Education

Local university again named top college in West Virginia

The University of Charleston received high marks for academics, professors, athletics, food and student life in Niche’s 2027 rankings.

September 1, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Monday, Aug. 31, 2026

A look at the public meetings and events happening around the Kanawha Valley today.

August 31, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Monday, Aug. 31, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

August 31, 2026

County

Gessel accepts appointment to Kanawha County Commission

Republican nominee initially said he would not serve before changing his mind and agreeing to fill the vacancy through the end of 2026.

August 28, 2026

Weekend Calendar

Weekend Events: Friday-Sunday, Aug. 28-30, 2026

Here's what's happening this weekend around the Kanawha Valley.

August 28, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Friday, Aug. 28, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

August 28, 2026

Education

State superintendent backs KCS Hope Scholarship protocol

WVDE disagrees with Attorney General JB McCuskey’s legal analysis regarding special education and the Hope Scholarship.

August 27, 2026

Education

KCS defends Hope Scholarship policy that affects disabled students

The school system says its notice to parents of students with disabilities follows state and federal law, while Attorney General JB McCuskey seeks state intervention.

August 27, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026

A look at the public meetings and events happening around the Kanawha Valley today.

August 27, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

August 27, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026

A look at the public meetings and events happening around the Kanawha Valley today.

August 26, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

August 26, 2026

Education

State's top attorney challenges Kanawha schools policy on Hope Scholarship, special education

West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey says students with disabilities should not lose special education protections when they use the Hope Scholarship and later return to public school.

August 26, 2026

Art

Clay Center brings West Virginia native Charley Harper’s wildlife-inspired art home

Interactive exhibit invites visitors to explore biodiversity, creativity and the natural world through the artist’s signature “minimal realism” style.

August 25, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026

A look at the public meetings and events happening around the Kanawha Valley today.

August 25, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

August 25, 2026

Good News

South Charleston hospital providing training services to Boone athletes

WVU Thomas Hospital will provide injury prevention, evaluation and treatment services for the Van High School Bulldogs football program during the 2026 season.

August 25, 2026

Policy & Society

WVSU program connects, supports local kinship families

The Healthy Grandfamilies program offers education, resources and community connections for grandparents and other relative caregivers.

August 24, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Monday, Aug. 24, 2026

A look at the public meetings and events happening around the Kanawha Valley today.

August 24, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Monday, Aug. 24, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

August 24, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Friday, Aug. 21, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

August 21, 2026

Weekend Calendar

Weekend Events: Friday-Sunday, Aug. 21-23, 2026

Here's what's happening this weekend around the Kanawha Valley.

August 20, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

August 20, 2026

Recreation

Award-winning guidebook leads locals on a backyard adventure

The University of Charleston publication highlights nearly 100 experiences in Charleston and across West Virginia.

August 20, 2026