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Environment

Commission wants more info as DEP considers Clean Seas permit

Kanawha County officials are asking the state to refrain from issuing an air quality permit for a proposed “advanced recycling” plant until resident concerns are addressed.

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Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Monday, Aug. 3, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Monday, Aug. 3, 2026

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Social Issues

School clothing allowance program out of funds in 7 days

“The Bureau for Family Assistance owes the public a clear accounting of how the funds were spent,” said Del. Evan Worrell, R-Cabell.

July 30, 2026

Events

Build, test and topple: 'Great Charleston Domino Challenge' merges STEM, family fun

Clay Center event invites guests of all ages to work together on a giant domino chain reaction celebrating creativity, engineering and teamwork.

July 29, 2026

Education

WVDE unveils statewide AI, digital science framework

The first-in-the-nation framework is being introduced to educators this week at a professional development conference in Charleston.

July 28, 2026

obituaries

Photo of Larry Dale Belcher, Sr.

Larry Dale Belcher, Sr.

1935-2026

Photo of Helen Louise Elswick

Helen Louise Elswick

1937-2026

Photo of Brian Scott Lanham

Brian Scott Lanham

1969-2026

Photo of Walter Dewayne Naylor

Walter Dewayne Naylor

1932-2026

Photo of Daniel Leo Rhodes

Daniel Leo Rhodes

1953-2026

Photo of Quentin S. Rooper, Jr.

Quentin S. Rooper, Jr.

1944-2026

Photo of Sandra Irene Sloan

Sandra Irene Sloan

1948-2026

Photo of Shirley E. Flowers Stone

Shirley E. Flowers Stone

1954-2026

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Environment

Commission wants more info as DEP considers Clean Seas permit

Kanawha County officials are asking the state to refrain from issuing an air quality permit for a proposed “advanced recycling” plant until resident concerns are addressed.

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Charleston

Charleston caregiver named National Caregiver of the Year

Tiffany Moon earned the national honor after mentoring nearly 100 caregivers and serving families in the Kanawha Valley since 2019.

Charleston

Capitol grounds transform for America250 celebration

Clendenin

10 years after Elk River flood, Clendenin marks recovery with 'much to celebrate'

St. Albans

Replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial coming to St. Albans

Charleston

Swim lessons for adults, children offered at Charleston community center

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local living

Events

Build, test and topple: 'Great Charleston Domino Challenge' merges STEM, family fun

Clay Center event invites guests of all ages to work together on a giant domino chain reaction celebrating creativity, engineering and teamwork.

Events

Girls in Aviation Day returns to Yeager Airport with hands-on activities and career exploration

Camps

Upcoming summer program spans science, creativity

America 250

UC professor featured in PBS documentary on the American Revolution

Events

Here's 3 things to know about this week's cycling events in Charleston

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opinion

Opinion

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.

Opinion

Opinion: Be careful who you get your news from; not everyone reports responsibly

Sharing news is great. But people who have large social media audiences should do so responsibly.

Opinion

Opinion: PSC at forefront of promoting broadband expansion

Commission supports efforts to connect West Virginians.

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Environment

Commission wants more info as DEP considers Clean Seas permit

Kanawha County officials are asking the state to refrain from issuing an air quality permit for a proposed “advanced recycling” plant until resident concerns are addressed.

12 hours ago

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Monday, Aug. 3, 2026

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

12 hours ago

Obituaries

Death Notices: Monday, Aug. 3, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

12 hours ago

Obituaries

Death Notices: Friday, July 31, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

July 31, 2026

Weekend Calendar

Weekend Events: Friday-Sunday, July 31-Aug. 2, 2026

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

July 30, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Thursday, July 30, 2026

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

July 30, 2026

Social Issues

School clothing allowance program out of funds in 7 days

“The Bureau for Family Assistance owes the public a clear accounting of how the funds were spent,” said Del. Evan Worrell, R-Cabell.

July 30, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Thursday, July 30, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

July 30, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

July 29, 2026

Events

Build, test and topple: 'Great Charleston Domino Challenge' merges STEM, family fun

Clay Center event invites guests of all ages to work together on a giant domino chain reaction celebrating creativity, engineering and teamwork.

July 29, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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

July 29, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

July 28, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Tuesday, July 28, 2026

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

July 28, 2026

Education

WVDE unveils statewide AI, digital science framework

The first-in-the-nation framework is being introduced to educators this week at a professional development conference in Charleston.

July 28, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Monday, July 27, 2026

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

July 27, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Monday, July 27, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

July 27, 2026

Business

New director brings Brooklyn roots, big vision to WVSU Economic Development Center

Shanté Ellis was appointed director of the WVSU EDC in June, the next step in a career spent advancing access to economic opportunity.

July 27, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Friday, July 24, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

July 24, 2026

Weekend Calendar

Weekend Events: Friday-Sunday, July 24-26, 2026

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

July 23, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Thursday, July 23, 2026

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

July 23, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Thursday, July 23, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

July 23, 2026

Environment

Spotted lanternfly infestation detected in Kanawha County

State agriculture officials confirm the pest has been detected in St. Albans and urge residents to report sightings to help slow the insect's spread.

July 23, 2026

Transportation

3 things to know about the Fort Hill Bridge project

Construction on one of West Virginia's busiest bridges begins this fall, with the biggest traffic changes arriving in 2027.

July 22, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

July 22, 2026

Opinion

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.

July 22, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Wednesday, July 22, 2026

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

July 22, 2026

Events

Girls in Aviation Day returns to Yeager Airport with hands-on activities and career exploration

The free fall event invites families to explore aviation through flight simulators, aircraft displays and interactive STEM experiences.

July 21, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

July 21, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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

July 21, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Monday, July 20, 2026

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

July 20, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Monday, July 20, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

July 20, 2026

Health

State asks Medicaid recipients for updated info, launches website

The West Virginia Department of Human Services is requesting updated contact info ahead of new Medicaid work requirements.

July 20, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Friday, July 17, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

July 17, 2026

Weekend Calendar

Weekend Events: Friday-Sunday, July 17-19, 2026

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

July 16, 2026

Camps

Upcoming summer program spans science, creativity

Rising 5th-8th graders can take part in STEAM activities at BridgeValley's science academy July 20-24.

July 16, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Thursday, July 16, 2026

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

July 16, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Thursday, July 16, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

July 16, 2026

Health

Thomas Hospitals partnership aims to combat disease with healthy foods, education

Partnership gives patients fresh produce, nutrition classes and support to help manage chronic health conditions.

July 15, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

July 15, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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

July 15, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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

July 14, 2026

Environment

Residents learn how to collect, reuse rainwater through WVSU Extension rain barrel initiative

Hands-on workshops give participants the skills and supplies to install rain barrels at home.

July 14, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

July 14, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Monday, July 13, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

July 13, 2026

Charleston

Charleston caregiver named National Caregiver of the Year

Tiffany Moon earned the national honor after mentoring nearly 100 caregivers and serving families in the Kanawha Valley since 2019.

July 13, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Monday, July 13, 2026

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

July 13, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Friday, July 10, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

July 10, 2026

Weekend Calendar

Weekend Events: Friday-Sunday, July 10-12, 2026

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

July 9, 2026

Business

Beverage Market strike enters 8th week with no agreement in sight

Union says company has ‘zero intentions’ of reaching agreement.

July 9, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Thursday, July 9, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

July 9, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Thursday, July 9, 2026

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

July 9, 2026

America 250

UC professor featured in PBS documentary on the American Revolution

Adjunct professor and historian Chuck Keeney appears in West Virginia Public Broadcasting's "Always Free: Mountaineers in the Revolution."

July 8, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

July 8, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Wednesday, July 8, 2026

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

July 8, 2026

Weekend Calendar

Weekend Events: Friday-Sunday, July 3-5, 2026

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

July 2, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Thursday, July 2, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

July 2, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Thursday, July 2, 2026

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

July 2, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Wednesday, July 1, 2026

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

July 1, 2026

Charleston

Capitol grounds transform for America250 celebration

Morrisey says the Capital City Celebration is within the $2 million budget.

July 1, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

July 1, 2026