Program teaches new homeowners how to maintain homes
By Laura Haight Homeowners in Kanawha and Putnam counties now have a new tool to keep their homes in shape. Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha and Putnam is offering a Master's Homeowner program that...
View ArticlePutnam assessor warns of prank tax letter
By Laura Haight The Putnam County Assessor's Office is warning residents about a prank letter circulating the area about a tax liability reduction. The letter is telling residents they can attend a...
View ArticleHurricane residents clean up Main Street
By Laura Haight Community members gathered on Main Street in Hurricane to help brighten up their town Wednesday. The City of Hurricane hosted the cleanup event after various residents, businesses,...
View ArticlePhotos: Re-enactors keep it civil
The 18th-annual Putnam County Civil War weekend started Thursday morning at Valley Park, in Hurricane, and will continue through the weekend until 4 p.m. Sunday. The event commemorates two area land...
View ArticleLenders want Harding replaced at Poca funeral home
By Kate White A group of people who loaned Chad Harding money to buy Gatens-Harding Funeral Home are trying to remove him from the Poca-based business, arguing he's defaulted on payments. Harding, who...
View Article'Mom prom' in Putnam County hopes to raise money
By Laura Haight Mothers in Putnam County are dusting off old prom and formal dresses in preparation for the inaugural Mom Prom. The MOMS club of Teays Valley is hosting the MOM Prom at 8 p.m. April 15...
View ArticlePutnam school board hears request for elevator at Poca High
By Laura Haight WINFIELD - In the 25 years Craig Houston has taught math at Poca High School, he's watched every administration ask for an elevator in the school and be denied each time. This year,...
View ArticleTwo Putnam stores fined during alcohol compliance check
By Staff reports Salesclerks at two Putnam County stores are facing fines after they were caught selling alcohol to minors during an undercover compliance check by the Putnam County Sheriff's...
View ArticlePutnam woman sentenced in son's drowning death
By Staff reports A Putnam County woman will be spending one year in jail in connection with her son's drowning death in 2014, according to court documents. Jessica Fields, of Scott Depot, was...
View ArticlePutnam deputy honored for making most DUI arrests
By Laura Haight Winfield - Law enforcement officials filled the Putnam County Commission Chambers Tuesday for the presentation of the Larry "Eddie" Miller Award. The award is given to the law...
View ArticlePutnam candidates address local issues
By Laura Haight When it comes to economic development, all three county commission candidates agree Putnam County needs more jobs and businesses. They met Tuesday, along with the rest of the...
View ArticleCandidates want to undo legislation passed by GOP legislators
By David Gutman Two Democrats running for the House of Delegates in the 13th District said they were upset with the direction the Legislature had taken since Republicans took control and said they...
View ArticleGOP House candidates back religious freedom bill
By Eric Eyre Republican candidates running for House of Delegates in 13th and 22nd districts said they support bringing back a "religious freedom" bill in the West Virginia Legislature, even though...
View ArticlePutnam dentist sued for alleged sexual harassment
By Laura Haight A Putnam County dentist is being accused of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment, according to a complaint filed in the Putnam County Circuit Court. Brenda Perry...
View ArticlePutnam prosecutor takes over investigation of doctor accused of assault
By Kate White Putnam County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Sorsaia has taken over the investigation into allegations against a Charleston gastroenterologist accused of sexually assaulting patients under...
View ArticleLocal governments lay levies for upcoming fiscal year
Charleston residents can expect to see an increase in their property taxes over the next year. City Council voted to lay the levies for the next fiscal year during a statutory meeting Tuesday. The tax...
View ArticleWaiver approved to keep Putnam high school math courses separate
By Staff reports WINFIELD - Putnam County School board members approved a waiver to keep certain high school math classes separate for next school year. The new college and career readiness standards...
View ArticlePutnam parents question leadership program's effectiveness
By Laura Haight Be proactive. Begin with the end in mind. Put first things first. Think win-win. Seek first to understand, then to be understood. Synergize. Sharpen the saw. These are the seven habits...
View ArticlePutnam commissioners ready to move on 'brunch bill' vote
By Laura Haight Putnam County Commissioners discussed moving forward with putting the so-called "brunch bill" on the ballot Tuesday. The legislation seeks to remove a longstanding ban on alcohol sales...
View ArticleEarly voting in West Virginia begins today
West Virginia voters can cast their early ballots, starting today, for the state's primary election. In Kanawha County, the Voter's Registration Office, at 415 Quarrier St., will be open from 8 a.m....
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