The Charleston Ballet received a $10,000 donation for the Jean Roberts Moran Scholarship Fund in March. The donation will help economically disadvantaged children take lessons at the American Academy Ballet.
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, alongside key community partners, has announced the county’s 19th consecutive year participating in Operation GPA (Graduation Prom Alive).
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture has announced the return of the West Virginia Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP).
The Social Security Administration has issued a statement to clarify the recently announced identity-proofing requirements.
The Tulip Festival is underway at Gritt’s Farm at Buffalo and runs through Sunday, April 13. Guests are invited to celebrate the arrival of spring with thousands of colorful tulips, 20-plus family-friendly attractions, farm-fresh food and garden center shopping experiences.
During April, the American Red Cross urges individuals to give lifesaving blood as seasonal travel ramps up.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the world, and the University of Charleston is making sure its students are ready to lead the charge.
The term student-athlete is tossed around quite a bit recently, but when you really come across one, they stand out to you. Especially after their playing career comes to an end.
The second Guns to Gardens gun surrender event will take place on Saturday, May 3, at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Charleston.
April is National Volunteer Month, and Charleston Area Medical Center is looking for volunteers to help provide care to patients and families.
The city of Nitro will celebrate the opening of Little League season on Saturday, April 5. The festivities kick off at 11 a.m. with a parade featuring the local Little League teams. Leading the parade will be former Cincinnati Reds great, George Foster. Foster will not only lead the parade b…
The West Virginia State University Economic Development Center (WVSU EDC), in collaboration with the Positive People Association (PPA), will be hosting a six-week podcasting workshop designed to empower middle and high school students to share their stories and ideas.
The 2025 WVDNR State Archery Tournament was held at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center on Saturday, March 29.
A new boat ramp providing access to the Elk River was recently dedicated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Clendenin. Holding the gold snips at right are West Virginia Division of Resources Director Brett McMillion and Clendenin Mayor Kay Summers. The $800,000 construction project was a part…
There's been a band change for the final concert of the FOOTMAD concert series, set for April 5. The trio Tres Souls will not be performing as previously reported.
The Alban Arts Center’s Teen Intensive Company recently turned heads at the 2025 Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) Community Theatre Festival, held at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore.
“Jersey Boys” tells the captivating story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, four blue-collar boys who rose to become one of the most successful groups in pop music history.
Edgewood Garden Club is hosting a 90th anniversary celebration honoring current and past members and highlighting service projects on Wednesday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to noon at Edgewood Country Club, 1600 Edgewood Drive, in Charleston. Dr. Billy Joe Peyton will deliver remarks at the celebration.
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St. Albans native Doak Turner is returning to his hometown to share highlights from his memoir and reflect on his 40-year career in the entertainment and sports industries.
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I first sampled Thai food when I was in college. My small West Virginia school had five international students, all from Thailand. I had no financial aid or scholarships, so I worked in the cafeteria to pay some of my bills. The Thai students also worked in the cafeteria. We were often among…
The West Virginia Home Show will return Friday, April 4, through Sunday, April 6, at its familiar surroundings inside the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center’s Grand Hall.
WorkForce West Virginia recently announced a new texting campaign in conjunction with the agency’s Unemployment Insurance Program initiative to further connect unemployed and underemployed West Virginians with resources.
