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St. Albans Township sends new fire levy to the ballot after March primary defeat
St. Albans Township voters will see a new fire levy on the ballot in November after a proposed levy failed to garner enough support in this year’s March primary election. The new levy, Fire Chief Michael Theisen said, would help cover rising costs of the department, including fire truck maintenance and staffing.
Former state delegate Danny Wells has died
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Democratic Party has announced the passing of former Kanawha County Delegate Danny Wells. Wells was elected to the House of Delegates as a Democrat in 2004 and served up until 2014. “Danny Wells will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Our thoughts and […]
Division of Highways extends MacCorkle Avenue construction project to Spring 2025
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – For anyone who has driven through Kanawha City on MacCorkle Avenue over the last two years, it’s been difficult to miss the construction, and now the project is officially being pushed back. The West Virginia Division of Highways announced that one phase of the project will not wrap up until now […]
WVU and Kanawha County Schools expand degree options for teachers
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia University (WVU) College of Applied Human Sciences is teaming up with Kanawha County Schools to tackle West Virginia’s literacy education challenges. This partnership introduces a reduced per-credit tuition rate for up to 25 education professionals from Kanawha County, allowing them to pursue a master’s degree in literacy education. […]
West Virginia lawmakers just sent $180 million to help seniors, kids and the disabled. It’s not nearly enough
In Charleston this week, lawmakers spent several days bickering over the details of a funding package to help some of the state’s most vulnerable residents. Back home in legislators’ districts across the state, real West Virginians continued to need more help and support. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities languish in state psychiatric institutions. Seniors […] West Virginia lawmakers just sent $180 million to help seniors, kids and the disabled. It’s not nearly enough appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
WVSU to get $50M for new agriculture research center
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – West Virginia State University will receive $50 million for a new, state-of-the-art agricultural research center, after all. The funding passed earlier this week during the West Virginia Legislature’s special session. The project was originally announced during West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s State of the State speech, but the legislature failed […]
Are civil lawsuits in Carper case possible? Attorney weighs in
The case of former Kanawha County Commissioner Kent Carper may not be over just yet. While there will be no criminal charges, there is the possibility of civil lawsuits. The case of former Kanawha County Commissioner Kent Carper may not be over just yet. While there will be no criminal charges, there is the possibility of civil lawsuits. The case of former Kanawha County Commissioner Kent Carper may not be over just yet. While there will be no criminal charges, there is the possibility of civil lawsuits.
St. Albans says goodbye to George C. Weimer Elementary
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – The end of an era is fast approaching in one Kanawha County community. St. Albans is saying goodbye to George C. Weimer Elementary with one last, unforgettable event so that the school’s memory will live on through the generations. Students, parents, teachers and community members gathered for this final farewell […]
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