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Making the heat disappear at Magic Island as heatwave continues in Kanawha County
4+ hour, 29+ min ago (269+ words) Jeremiah Bell, 7, of Charleston, wears goggles while playing at the Splash Pad at Magic Island Park in Charleston, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Families turned out to beat the heat at the Magic Island Park Splashpad in Charleston on Tuesday afternoon. Charleston resident…...
Prep boys basketball: GW's Sprouse eyes being next man up in Patriots leadership | Boys Basketball | wvgazettemail. com
5+ hour, 59+ min ago (921+ words) George Washington's Dominic Sprouse (33) is guarded by Spring Mills' Hope Bokwe during the WVSSAC Class AAAA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center. George Washington's Dominic Sprouse (33) shoots as South Charleston's Jacori Goode (3) defends…...
Your Towns: Belle mayor sworn in, Nitro catfish tournament, SC time capsule opening
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (710+ words) Charleston Gazette-Mail Clendenin's new town clock is shown on June 26, 2026. Kanawha County Circuit Court Judge Jennifer Bailey (at left) swore in Belle Mayor Melanie Vickers on June 26, 2026. Amid heat waves and America's 250th anniversary, business continues as usual in municipalities throughout…...
VIDEO: Chesapeake's new demolition program begins
5+ hour, 59+ min ago (72+ words) Charleston Gazette-Mail Your Towns: Belle mayor sworn in, Nitro catfish tournament, SC time capsule opening Amid heat waves and America's 250th anniversary, business continues as usual in municipaliti" Making the heat disappear at Magic Island as heatwave continues in Kanawha County…...
Gazette-Mail cartoon: July 2, 2026
10+ hour, 59+ min ago (134+ words) Charleston Gazette-Mail Guest editorial: New WV department still needs accountabilit" This editorial originally appeared in the Parkersburg News a" Adrift after loss, he built a life " and a blueprint " around purpose 250 Years of Service, Reimagined: Meet the Soldiers Who Make…...
Gazette-Mail: Citizenship ruling a bright spot in sky of dark clouds
10+ hour, 29+ min ago (150+ words) Charleston Gazette-Mail The U. S. Supreme Court is seen Monday, June 29, 2026. The U. S. Supreme Court, under Chief Justice John Roberts and with a 6-3 conservative majority, has made a rash of decisions that will weaken America in the coming years. However, the court must…...
Newhouse, David: Can we count on a blue wave in November? (Opinion)
10+ hour, 59+ min ago (151+ words) The West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston is seen on Oct. 17, 2017 With the midterm elections coming up we are hearing predictions of a blue wave. What's worse is we see local governments with elected officials that are more focused on…...
Frederic Fransen: America turning 250: Enjoy the party (Opinion)
10+ hour, 59+ min ago (372+ words) America's 250th birthday on July 4 is a glorious occasion. Some people may have a different view, but ignore the party-poopers. Let's make "having fun" an honorary American Principle this month. For 250 years, we Americans have creatively celebrated our country's birthday with…...
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18+ hour, 4+ min ago (163+ words) Charleston Gazette-Mail Deacon Delaplain of Shanks poses with his trophy after a playoff win in the 12 U age division at the 2026 West Virginia Junior Amateur at Canaan Valley. Delaplain hit a hole-in-one on No. 16 in the final round. 16 children rescued…...
KCEAA fires crew involved in ambulance dragging death | Kanawha Valley | wvgazettemail. com
17+ hour, 9+ min ago (280+ words) The driver and an emergency medical technician aboard a Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority ambulance on April 16 when it struck Elkview resident John Curtis Lucas and dragged him for nearly two miles, resulting in his death, were fired on Wednesday....