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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.

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Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Monday, July 20, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Monday, July 20, 2026

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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

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

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

Photo of Joshua Paul "Josh" Brown

Joshua Paul "Josh" Brown

1993-2026

Photo of Charles William "Chuck" Curry, Jr.

Charles William "Chuck" Curry, Jr.

1972-2026

Photo of Ola Ulysses Dawson

Ola Ulysses Dawson

1950-2026

Photo of Daniel Cleve "Danny" Gillenwater

Daniel Cleve "Danny" Gillenwater

1950-2026

Photo of Patrick O'Brian Groom

Patrick O'Brian Groom

1962-2026

Photo of Jahani Deon Hall

Jahani Deon Hall

2025-2026

Photo of Bonnie Jean Hoffman

Bonnie Jean Hoffman

1948-2026

Photo of Linda Sue Jenkins

Linda Sue Jenkins

1951-2026

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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.

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communities

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

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.

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

Outdoors

Kanawha County anglers, families can fish for free during Free Fishing Days

Outdoors

Charleston’s free Magic Island Morning Yoga returns for the summer

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opinion

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.

Valley View

Contemplating a kitten? You should read this first

I adopted the kitten because I thought she was cute. Little did I know that adorable face was just a mask.

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Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Monday, July 20, 2026

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

6 hours ago

Obituaries

Death Notices: Monday, July 20, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

6 hours ago

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.

6 hours ago

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

Obituaries

Death Notices: Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

June 30, 2026

County

New ambulance authority leadership team takes over July 1

Lance Wheeler will begin new role as executive director, while longtime employee Jason Sergent will serve as deputy director.

June 30, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Tuesday, June 30, 2026

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

June 30, 2026

Health

Vandalia Health expands pharmacy services with new technology, clinic support

Upgrades include faster medication systems, robotic prescription dispensing and more pharmacists in outpatient clinics.

June 29, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Monday, June 29, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

June 29, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Monday, June 29, 2026

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

June 29, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Friday, June 26, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

June 26, 2026

Weekend Calendar

Weekend Events: Friday-Sunday, June 26-28, 2026

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

June 25, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Thursday, June 25, 2026

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

June 25, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Thursday, June 25, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

June 25, 2026

Transportation

KRT to replace 4 low-ridership routes with on-demand service

Changes begin July 20 as the transit agency looks to improve efficiency while maintaining transportation access.

June 25, 2026

Clendenin

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

School construction, business openings and more progress bring hope after June 2016 flash floods brought ruin to the Kanawha County community.

June 24, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Wednesday, June 24, 2026

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

June 24, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

June 24, 2026

St. Albans

Replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial coming to St. Albans

The traveling tribute will honor more than 58,000 service members during the five-day event, which begins June 25.

June 23, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

June 23, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

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

June 23, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Monday, June 22, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

June 22, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Monday, June 22, 2026

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

June 22, 2026

Charleston

Swim lessons for adults, children offered at Charleston community center

The program, hosted at the Kanawha City Community Center's public pool, provides affordable swim instruction for children and adults through August.

June 22, 2026

Weekend Calendar

Weekend Events: Friday-Sunday, June 19-21, 2026

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

June 18, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Thursday, June 18, 2026

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

June 18, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Thursday, June 18, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

June 18, 2026

Education

UC president earns global award for social media research

University of Charleston leader Marty Roth's study on consumer-brand relationships was selected for its lasting impact on marketing research.

June 17, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

June 17, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Wednesday, June 17, 2026

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

June 17, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

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

June 16, 2026

Social Issues

Schools, nonprofits aim to alleviate childhood hunger during the summer months

Amid grocery price hikes and welfare changes, free summer feeding sites across West Virginia are often ‘the only times these kids will eat.’

June 16, 2026

Obituaries

Death Notices: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

June 16, 2026