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Charleston

CVB: Inaugural UC Marathon generates $1.25M economic impact for Charleston

The event drew more than 5,000 attendees throughout race weekend, with 74 percent of visitors traveling from outside West Virginia.

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Health

PEIA finance board to hold public hearings about proposed rate increases for the 2028 fiscal year

A Charleston hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17.

5 hours ago

Health

Drug pricing program changes worry Kanawha Valley-based health clinic

The 340B program is set to change to rebate model Jan. 1.

November 4, 2026

Midterm 2026

Democrats take full control of Kanawha County Commission as voters decide municipal races

Chesapeake voters oust their mayor, Goodwin wins third term in Charleston and Monroe's victory gives Democrats all three County Commission seats.

November 3, 2026

obituaries

Photo of Michael D. Davis

Michael D. Davis

1997-2026

Photo of Wayne Filmore Dawson

Wayne Filmore Dawson

1935-2026

Photo of Michael Lee Ferrell

Michael Lee Ferrell

1966-2026

Photo of Robert Timothy “Tim” Harrison

Robert Timothy “Tim” Harrison

1963-2026

Photo of Joseph Edward Laws

Joseph Edward Laws

1965-2026

Photo of Ray Lowers Jr.

Ray Lowers Jr.

1968-2026

Photo of Ranson Jordan Stuck

Ranson Jordan Stuck

1985-2026

Photo of Linda Lou Vance

Linda Lou Vance

1949-2026

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Health

PEIA finance board to hold public hearings about proposed rate increases for the 2028 fiscal year

A Charleston hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17.

Health

Drug pricing program changes worry Kanawha Valley-based health clinic

Environment

Federal judge blocks West Virginia attorney general’s subpoenas targeting environmental groups

Health

State awards $1.3M to replace WVU Cancer Institute's mobile cancer screening unit

Education

University of Charleston's annual economic impact estimated at $118 million

Education

Kanawha school official declines to discuss role of Hope Scholarship in enrollment drop

Good News

Disability services nonprofit opens new local office, launches community-focused initiative

Health

‘A huge need’: Free healthcare day event draws hundreds to Charleston clinic

News

Charleston No Kings organizers ask crowd to vote early in West Virginia

Policy & Society

West Virginia continues drug testing for TANF recipients despite low positive rate

Midterm 2026

Democrats take full control of Kanawha County Commission as voters decide municipal races

Midterm 2026

2026 Local Election Results: Chesapeake

Midterm 2026

2026 Local Election Results: South Charleston

Midterm 2026

2026 Local Election Results: Charleston

Midterm 2026

2026 Local Election Results: Kanawha County

Midterm 2026

U.S. Department of Justice monitors election in Kanawha County

Midterm 2026

Registered Democrats top Kanawha County early voting, bucking statewide trend

Midterm 2026

Kanawha County leads state at the start of the early voting period in West Virginia

Midterm 2026

Local Election Guide: A line-by-line breakdown of the Kanawha County school and library levies

Midterm 2026

Local Election Guide: Here's what you need to know to be prepared for the Nov. 3 election

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communities

Charleston

CVB: Inaugural UC Marathon generates $1.25M economic impact for Charleston

The event drew more than 5,000 attendees throughout race weekend, with 74 percent of visitors traveling from outside West Virginia.

St. Albans

St. Albans police chief says he will no longer approve pub crawls after fights, arrests

Charleston

Charleston police chief to retire after two years; deputy chief named successor

Charleston

Food bank to open volunteer center in former Charleston grocery store

St. Albans

City to use nearly $5K in recovered funds to pay down public works equipment loan

local living

Outdoors

The path less traveled: ALT offers fall hiking getaway just hours from the Kanawha Valley

Trade the crowds for colorful mountain scenery, quiet trails and small-town charm along West Virginia’s 316-mile Allegheny Trail.

Faith & Spirituality

At 160, historic local church celebrates with food, faith — and a James Beard Award winner

Entertainment

Meet the filmmaker behind ‘Dark Hollow’ at special Charleston screening

Dance

Ailey II brings next generation of dance to the Kanawha Valley

Events

Jurassic Quest roars into Charleston, bringing life-size dinosaurs, hands-on activities

More local living

opinion

Dr. Martin S. Roth, UC President

Opinion: Getting to the top is hard. Staying there is harder.

Meeting others’ needs, delivering on promises and providing lasting value are the keys to sustained success.

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.

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Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Monday, Nov. 9, 2026

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

5 hours ago

Obituaries

Death Notices: Monday, Nov. 9, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

5 hours ago

Health

PEIA finance board to hold public hearings about proposed rate increases for the 2028 fiscal year

A Charleston hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17.

5 hours ago

Charleston

CVB: Inaugural UC Marathon generates $1.25M economic impact for Charleston

The event drew more than 5,000 attendees throughout race weekend, with 74 percent of visitors traveling from outside West Virginia.

17 hours ago

Obituaries

Death Notices: Friday, Nov. 6, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

November 6, 2026

Weekend Calendar

Weekend Events: Friday-Sunday, Nov. 6-8, 2026

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

November 5, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026

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

November 5, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

November 5, 2026

Health

Drug pricing program changes worry Kanawha Valley-based health clinic

The 340B program is set to change to rebate model Jan. 1.

November 4, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026

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

November 4, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

November 4, 2026

Midterm 2026

Democrats take full control of Kanawha County Commission as voters decide municipal races

Chesapeake voters oust their mayor, Goodwin wins third term in Charleston and Monroe's victory gives Democrats all three County Commission seats.

November 3, 2026

Midterm 2026

2026 Local Election Results: Chesapeake

Jerry "Ernie" King defeats incumbent Mayor Melissa Hill, voters elect six ward representatives and three uncontested candidates win town offices.

November 3, 2026

Midterm 2026

2026 Local Election Results: South Charleston

Frank Mullens wins another term as mayor, Adam Strider defeats Nick Munoz for municipal judge and three contested City Council races produce two Democratic victories and one Republican victory.

November 3, 2026

Midterm 2026

2026 Local Election Results: Charleston

Mayor Amy Goodwin wins third term, Democrats sweep the six at-large council seats and incumbents prevail across Charleston's 20 wards.

November 3, 2026

Midterm 2026

2026 Local Election Results: Kanawha County

Paul Monroe wins County Commission race, Andrea Richmond-Board leads magistrate contest and voters approve school and library levy renewals as all precincts report.

November 3, 2026

Midterm 2026

U.S. Department of Justice monitors election in Kanawha County

Federal government sent monitors to all 50 states.

November 3, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

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

November 3, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

November 3, 2026

Midterm 2026

Registered Democrats top Kanawha County early voting, bucking statewide trend

More than 18,000 people voted early in Kanawha County, the most of any county in West Virginia. Statewide, early in-person voting rose nearly 24% compared with the 2022 midterm election.

November 2, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Monday, Nov. 2, 2026

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

November 2, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Monday, Nov. 2, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

November 2, 2026

Environment

Federal judge blocks West Virginia attorney general’s subpoenas targeting environmental groups

U.S. District Court Judge Joseph R. Goodwin ruled that subpoenas issued to two environmental organizations threatened their First Amendment rights, temporarily halting an investigation by Attorney General JB McCuskey’s office.

November 1, 2026

Opinion

Opinion: Getting to the top is hard. Staying there is harder.

Meeting others’ needs, delivering on promises and providing lasting value are the keys to sustained success.

November 1, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Friday, Oct. 30, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

October 30, 2026

Weekend Calendar

Weekend Events: Friday-Sunday, Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2026

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

October 29, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026

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

October 29, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

October 29, 2026

St. Albans

St. Albans police chief says he will no longer approve pub crawls after fights, arrests

A Halloween fundraiser was followed by a fight that prompted a response from several police agencies. Now, the city's police chief says the events have become too costly and disruptive to continue.

October 28, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026

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

October 28, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

October 28, 2026

Midterm 2026

Kanawha County leads state at the start of the early voting period in West Virginia

More than 7,200 Kanawha County residents cast ballots during the first four days of early voting, the most of any county in the state. But when measured against registered voters, Kanawha ranks 11th.

October 27, 2026

Health

State awards $1.3M to replace WVU Cancer Institute's mobile cancer screening unit

The monies were allotted through the state's Rural Health Transformation Program. The funds will benefit a mobile mammography program that makes stops in the Kanawha Valley.

October 27, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026

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

October 27, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

October 27, 2026

Education

University of Charleston's annual economic impact estimated at $118 million

A new study finds the university supports more than 1,000 jobs statewide, with spending by students, employees and visitors extending its economic reach beyond campus.

October 26, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Monday, Oct. 26, 2026

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

October 26, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Monday, Oct. 26, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

October 26, 2026

Midterm 2026

Local Election Guide: A line-by-line breakdown of the Kanawha County school and library levies

Voters will decide whether to renew two property tax levies Nov. 3. Our interactive guide explains what the ballot language means, where the money goes and what the measures could mean for taxpayers.

October 26, 2026

Education

Kanawha school official declines to discuss role of Hope Scholarship in enrollment drop

Superintendent Paula Potter points to population decline and school choice as factors in falling enrollment, while leaders in other West Virginia districts directly link student losses to the state’s voucher program.

October 25, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Friday, Oct. 23, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

October 23, 2026

Weekend Calendar

Weekend Events: Friday-Sunday, Oct. 23-25, 2026

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

October 22, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026

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

October 22, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

October 22, 2026

Midterm 2026

Local Election Guide: Here's what you need to know to be prepared for the Nov. 3 election

Stay informed about local candidates, polling stations, county ballot measures and more with the Update's 2026 Local Election Guide.

October 22, 2026

Midterm 2026

Local Election Guide: Candidates for Kanawha Commission, magistrate round out countywide ticket

Two vie for county commission seat, while five step up for magistrate bench.

October 21, 2026

Midterm 2026

Local Election Guide: Here's who’s running Nov. 3 in the South Charleston municipal elections

Explore the candidates for mayor, city council and more in this interactive.

October 21, 2026

Good News

Disability services nonprofit opens new local office, launches community-focused initiative

The Appalachian Center for Independent Living, which serves nearly 180 people each month, will host an open house Thursday at their new office in the Schoenbaum Center.

October 21, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026

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

October 21, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

October 21, 2026

Health

‘A huge need’: Free healthcare day event draws hundreds to Charleston clinic

West Virginia lawmaker says need for free healthcare events likely to increase.

October 21, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026

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

October 20, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

October 20, 2026

Midterm 2026

Local Election Guide: A look at the candidates in the city of Charleston races

Explore the contenders vying for mayor, city council and more in this interactive.

October 20, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Monday, Oct. 19, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

October 19, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Monday, Oct. 19, 2026

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

October 19, 2026

News

Charleston No Kings organizers ask crowd to vote early in West Virginia

Saturday's rally was the fourth at the West Virginia state capitol and one many held around the country.

October 18, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Friday, Oct. 16, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

October 16, 2026

Weekend Calendar

Weekend Events: Friday-Sunday, Oct. 16-18, 2026

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

October 15, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026

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

October 15, 2026