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The Food Guy: Charleston meadery closes for now; remembering Humphrey's Pine Room
I received a call from a reader this week asking me whether Charleston’s Wandering Wind Meadery had closed for good. It is currently closed, but only temporarily, as it works through new state alcohol licensing requirements to sell their drinks. And I know what many of you are thinking:...
Houses into homes: Appalachia Service Project volunteers improve Charleston houses
This summer, Appalachia Service Project volunteers from throughout the country have been working to make West Side homes warm, dry and safe. But the teams — mostly made of youth volunteers — have provided more than just improved housing. Stories you might like. Our free daily newsletter –...
While runway extension plan is on hold, other Yeager Airport construction plans continue
CHARLESTON — West Virginia International Yeager Airport’s plan to extend its runway might be on hold, but an abundance of other construction projects are either planned or ready to get underway, CRW officials said during a news media tour of the Charleston airport Monday. In March, the Federal...
Gino's founder Kenney Grant dies
HUNTINGTON — The founder of Gino’s Pizza and Spaghetti House has died. William Kenneth “Kenney” Grant, 94, of Barboursville, died Wednesday, according to his family. He is survived by daughters Diana Sturm, Anita Bartram and Becky Wise, all of Huntington.
Toyota West Virginia starts production of new generation of hybrid transaxle
BUFFALO — Toyota West Virginia announced Wednesday the start of production for the next generation of the company's hybrid transaxle. David Rosier, president of Toyota West Virginia, said the plant in Buffalo in Putnam County will be the company's only North America facility to build the "fifth-generation" of the component of a hybrid vehicle that transfers power between the engine, motor and wheels.
Putting faith into action: Geneva Methodist volunteers repair rural West Virginia homes in 42nd annual mission trip
United Methodist Church of Geneva went a little bit country at the July 21 service. A half dozen congregants sang and played “Rocky Top” and “Take Me Home, Country Roads” to accompany reflections from a recently completed mission trip to Charleston, West Virginia. The tunes accompanied speeches from leaders and videotapes of volunteer testimonies and projects.
Look inside: Cups & Cats Cafe opening soon in downtown Charleston
Lora Reynolds, the owner of Cups & Cats Cafe, 187 Summers St. in Charleston, shows off her new business, on July 22, 2024. She hopes to open later this summer, providing downtown Charleston with a place for people to enjoy coffee and interact with adoptable cats.
GOP vice presidential pick Vance talks Appalachian ties in speech as resentment over memoir simmers
CHARLESTON — Newly minted vice presidential nominee JD Vance built his Wednesday night speech to the Republican National Convention around his own Appalachian roots, but it wasn’t the first time he had shared his personal story. Long before he was a U.S. senator from Ohio, Vance rose to...
Church calendar
The submission deadline for church notices is noon the Wednesday a week prior to the next Wednesday’s publication. Submissions should be emailed to metrokanawha@hdmediallc.com or mailed to Metro Kanawha, Charleston Gazette-Mail, 1001 Virginia St., E., Charleston, WV 25301. Submissions are not accepted by telephone. If applicable, please include the church’s address and contact information for readers with your submission. Announcements will also be placed online weekly at www.wvgazettemail.com/pulse.
Sheriff department seizes horses due to neglect
HAMLIN — Sheriff G.W. Linville and Deputy I.B. Weeks seized four horses from owner Linda Jean Mellin, 52, from West Hamlin, on June 30, for cruelty to animals — A (mistreat an animal in cruel manner), cruelty to animals — B (abandon an animal), cruelty to animals — i (withhold proper sustenance) and cruelty to animals — iii (withhold medical treatment, necessary to sustain normal health and fitness or to end the suffering of an animal) according to a criminal complaint.
Area roundup: Shirkey wins Callaway golf tournament
ELIZABETH, W.Va. -- Bentley Shirkey of Barboursville was the medalist on Tuesday at the WVGA Callaway Junior Tour golf tournament at the Mingo Bottom Golf Club. Playing in the 12-under division, Shirkey shot 7-under par 65.
A woman who awoke from a coma to tell police her brother attacked her dies 2 years later
SOUTH CHARLESTON — A West Virginia woman who awakened from a coma and identified her now-late brother as her attacker has died, authorities said. Jackson County Sheriff Ross Mellinger confirmed the death of Wanda Palmer, 53, of Ravenswood, WCHS-TV reported Tuesday. Palmer died July 12 at WVU Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston, according to her obituary from Casto Funeral Home of Ravenswood.
The Food Guy: Wandering Wind Meadery closes, but only temporarily
I received a call from a reader this week asking me whether Charleston’s Wandering Wind Meadery had closed for good. It is currently closed, but only temporarily, as it works through new state alcohol licensing requirements that render them unable to sell their products at the moment. And I...
Seventeen college students from across the region are learning on the job this summer with ZMM Architects and Engineers
CHARLESTON — Seventeen college students from across the region are learning on the job this summer with ZMM Architects and Engineers. Interns at ZMM Architects and Engineers (ZMM) are gaining real-world experience by working collaboratively with fellow interns and professional staff. The seventeen students are seeing their classroom knowledge come to life in projects that benefit communities across the region.
Bethany UMC team completes mission with Rebuilding Together
On July 14-19, a six-person team from Bethany United Methodist Church, Reedville, traveled to Charleston, West Virginia to work with the Rebuilding Together ministry associated with Christ Church UMC. The team worked on five existing houses in the Charleston area to improve safety and functionality of the residences, reported Barbara...
Justice addresses resignation of cabinet secretary, and his replacement
CHARLESTON — During Gov. Jim Justice’s Thursday media briefing, he addressed questions concerning the resignation, effective next Wednesday, of Mark D. Scott, cabinet secretary of the Department of Administration. He also announced John McHugh as Scott’s replacement. The story of Scott’s resignation was first reported by Ogden...
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