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Kanawha BOE members to determine if East Bank Middle, McKinley schools to close this week
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. -- The Kanawha County Board of Education will hold two school closing hearings this week. East Bank Middle School and McKinley Middle School are both being considered for consolidation. The closures would take effect at the start of the 2025-26 school year.
Kanawha Commissioners: Lowest bid on judicial annex project 60% higher than expected
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Kanawha commissioners held a special meeting on Monday concerning the county’s judicial annex renovation and expansion project. The expansion, initiated after the county added three new magistrates and one new circuit judge, includes plans for an expanded public entry section, six new courtrooms, a jury assembly suite and office space. It was designed by a Kanawha County firm Silling Architects, who first revealed blueprints to commissioners earlier this year.
The Rise of West Virginia’s Chemical Valley
West Virginia, known for its rugged mountains and coal mines, has also played a pivotal role in the chemical industry, particularly in the Kanawha Valley. The roots of this transformation trace back to the early 20th century, when the federal government set the stage for industrial development by constructing essential chemical plants during World War I. What began as a necessity during wartime soon turned into a booming industry that would leave a lasting imprint on both the state and the world.
Free-roaming felines topic of discussion for South Charleston council members
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Several cats are roaming the streets of South Charleston as of late, officials say. The problem is, many of the animals have no known owners. The issue of these free-roaming felines was the main topic of discussion at South Charleston City Council's most recent meeting.
Drought conditions improve slightly in Kanawha County, but severe to extreme conditions remain
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Drought conditions in Kanawha County have improved slightly from the previous week, according to U.S. Drought Monitor data, but the situation remains severe to extreme throughout the local area.
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