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Health risks involved in clean up

Health risks involved in clean up

Cleanup and repairs continue through Greenbrier County. One thing though to remember, and it’s an important thing, is officials are warning people of the possible health risks involved with demolishing homes. The county’s Homeland...

Retiring in WV

Retiring in WV

If spending your golden years in Florida doesn’t appeal to you, there’ll be a new option closer to home. Developers announced Wednesday, they plan to build a new senior living community in Pittsylvania County....

Majority of aid went to Kanawha and Greenbrier

Majority of aid went to Kanawha and Greenbrier

As expected, the majority of aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency went to Kanawha and Greenbrier counties after the June 23rd flood. Overall, FEMA approved more than 32-million-dollars of assistance. Later this week,...

Lots of millennials visiting Charleston

Lots of millennials visiting Charleston

A new report from the Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau credits social media for boosting the number of millennials who visit Charleston. The number of people visiting the CVB website is up by five-percent...

Park will take on extra duties

Park will take on extra duties

Coonskin Park will take on some extra duty once school starts. The park will be used for school activities for those attending Herbert Hoover High School and Elkview Middle School. The golf course, tennis...

Herbert Hoover will not reopen

Herbert Hoover will not reopen

Herbert Hoover High School will not reopen for fall classes. The Kanawha County Board of Education announced at a special meeting Wednesday night that the old school will be torn down and a new...

Nitro Police Station May Move

Nitro Police Station May Move

Nitro wants to move officers into a new police station. The city council met this week to talk about a new agreement with a landowner for the new building which would go up at...

Don Knotts celebration

Don Knotts celebration

The city of Morgantown is planning a two-day celebration of the late actor Don Knotts. Media outlets report a statue of Knotts will be unveiled Saturday in front of the Metropolitan Theatre.

Kendrick helps out

Kendrick helps out

West Virginia University says a challenge by Arizona Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick has helped bring in more than $300,000 for flood-relief efforts in southern West Virginia. Kendrick is a WVU alumnus. He said last...