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.
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.
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.
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.
Jason Webb, a 19-year veteran of the Charleston Police Department, will take over Oct. 22 as Scott Dempsey retires. The leadership change comes less than three years after both men were promoted following a search for a new chief.
Mayors and municipal leaders are often among the first people called when something bad happens. And in local government, those moments are deeply personal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Author Adrian Miller will headline two events at Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church this weekend, including a public discussion on the relationship between theology and soul food.
Fewer than 1% of applicants tested positive in 2025. A Kanawha County lawmaker questions the program's effectiveness, saying years of data show it "hasn’t saved taxpayers money."
Director Daniel Byers will answer audience questions Wednesday after a screening of his Appalachian horror film, shot partly inside a Beckley coal mine.
For more than 50 years, the acclaimed company has helped young dancers make the leap to professional careers. On Wednesday, it brings that mission to the Clay Center.
A 44-year-old miner died Thursday at the American Eagle Mine, where federal investigators identified safety violations following fatal accidents in 2019 and 2020.
Jason Webb, a 19-year veteran of the Charleston Police Department, will take over Oct. 22 as Scott Dempsey retires. The leadership change comes less than three years after both men were promoted following a search for a new chief.
Residents affected by August flooding can apply for individual disaster assistance, while federal officials approve public recovery funding for July storms and uphold denials of individual aid for June flooding.
Government offices, post offices and some libraries will close Oct. 12, but schools, public transportation and other services will continue operating. Here's what you need to know.
