Former School Board Member Pete Thaw Has Died
Longtime Kanawha County school board member Pete Thaw has died. Thaw was initially elected as a school board member for a four-year term that began July 1, 1998, and served in other public positions...
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United Way Grant Funds are Available Now
The application process for Community Impact Grant Funding with The United Way of Central West Virginia is open. Grant dollars are invested in nonprofit organizations that provide programs and services aligned with the four...
Worker Dies When Vehicle Slips on Ice
A worker died after a tracked vehicle moving a piece of pipe slipped on frozen ground. The Gazette-Mail reported that the man died Thursday night and worked for a contractor for MarkWest Energy Partners,...
A family friendly NYE
“Good Night,” Charleston’s family friendly New Year’s Eve celebration returns for the 23rd year in row. Dozens of musicians, dancers and ensembles will perform at nine locations around the city. The event is 6...
Camper fire takes down power line
A camper fire near Cedar Grove in Kanawha County. The fire broke out yesterday afternoon around three on Wrightwood Lane. A person was living in the trailer, but wasn’t injured. The fire did take...
Man dies in pipeline accident
A man is dead after a pipeline accident in Ohio County. A tracked vehicle was carrying a piece of pipe up a hill when is slipped and hit the man. It happened several miles...
Be proactive to avoid the flu
The Kanawha County Commission is urging you to be proactive, and take preventive measures when it comes to the flu. Officials say the flu season has started earlier, and predict it will be worse...
Black Knight Country Club closes
Governor Jim Justice is closing his Black Knight country Club. The governor has owned the Beckley golf club since 2011, but with fewer than 50 members the club wasn’t sustainable. The club has been...
Every Student Succeeds Act under scrutiny
West Virginia’s “Every Student Succeeds Act,” is being called into question. The federal program allows states to create their own standards policies and goals. The U.S. Department of Education has asked for additional information...
Frontier Communications workers facing layoffs
Frontier Communications is offering several West Virginia employees a buyout, buy the company says if not enough workers accept the offer layoffs are possible. A union representative for the Communications Workers of America says...