David E. Ballantyne: Carbon conversations on climate change
By David E. BallantyneI read with great interest Keith Pauley's Dec. 8, column titled "Concerns for climate are overblown."I thought it particularly well written. It was thoughtful, and seemingly well...
View ArticleJonathan Bernstein: Republicans will avoid contested convention
Speculation over a contested convention - when no candidate enters with the majority needed for nomination - has picked up steam again. The Washington Post's Robert Costa reported last month that...
View ArticleGuest editorial: 'Solar socialism' could expand under a Clinton presidency
WHEELING - West Virginians and Ohioans can only wonder how much good $38 billion would have done to help utilities find ways to burn coal with less impact on the environment.That much money to support...
View ArticleDaily Mail editorial: Legislators, focus on improving state's economy
With the 2016 legislative session starting next week, Republican leaders are putting the finishing touches on their agendas for the year.Likely topping the list: adding West Virginia to a growing list...
View ArticleReaders' Vent: Jan. 5, 2016
Express your opinion on any subject you wish. Not all comments are published. Call 304-348-1775 or email readersvent@wvgazettemail.com.I don't know why the Democrats are so concerned with Fox. They...
View ArticleLetter: Learn the difference between bond issue and levy
Karin Fuller and her column will be missed each SundayEditor:One of the best decisions I ever made as managing editor of The Charleston Gazette was recruiting Karin Fuller to write a column for the...
View ArticleDeal secures land for WV elk habitat in Logan, Mingo, Lincoln counties
By John McCoy The deal is done.West Virginia officially has a place for its elk to roam. Officials from The Conservation Fund and the state Division of Natural Resources today announced a deal that...
View ArticleJohn Burdette: Can't-miss money ideas for the new year
Now that the story of 2015 is over, we can look forward to seizing the opportunities that the new year offers. As we were reminded last year, the markets are not always tranquil or predictable. It's...
View ArticlePatriots get team win against Knights
By Chris Wade The George Washington girls basketball team has leaned on junior post-player Shi Banks a lot this season, but on Monday night the Patriots showed they are much more than just a...
View ArticleIvor L. Kimble
Ivor L. Kimble, 91, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 3, 2016 at Golden Living Center, Glasgow.He formerly resided at Lippert Terrace in Kanawha City. He attended Diamond Baptist Church in Diamond,...
View ArticleJames Earl Gore, III
James Earl Gore, III, 39, of Charleston, passed away Jan. 1, 2016. Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
View ArticleHaskel Gibson, Jr.
Haskel "Hack" Gibson, Jr., 57, of Kincaid, passed away Jan. 3, 2016 at his home. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at High Lawn Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Hill. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m....
View ArticleGaylena Frye
Gaylena Dial Midkiff Frye, 81, of Branchland, died Jan. 3, 2016. Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin, with visitation two hours prior.
View ArticlePamela Carol Cobb
Pamela Carol Pruitt Keffer Cobb, 49, of Mount Hope, died Dec. 31, 2015. Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, at Tyree Funeral Home, Mount Hope, with visitation two hours prior.
View ArticleLois Andrews Cleland
Lois Andrews Cleland, 89, of Charleston, passed away at home on Thursday morning, Dec. 31, 2015.She was born Nov. 20, 1926 in Clendenin, the younger daughter of the late R. Carl and Maude Stephenson...
View ArticleEthel M. Burnett
Ethel M. Burnett, 92, of Charleston, died Jan. 3, 2016. Arrangements will be forthcoming. Bollinger Funeral Home, 420 Lee St. W., Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.
View ArticleJames Anderson Jr.
James Harold Anderson Jr., 68, of Chapmanville, died Jan. 1, 2016. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, at Freeman Funeral Home, Chapmanville. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, at the...
View ArticleMichael Adams
Michael Adams, 65, of Wharton, went home to be with his Lord on Jan. 1, 2016.Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Earchil and Tilda Vanhoose Adams; sister, Phyllis Baker Adams; and brother,...
View ArticleFunerals for: January 05, 2016
Ashby, Rickie 1 p.m., Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley.Cain, Bonnie L. Noon, Raynes Funeral Home Chapel, Eleanor.Evans, Virginia 2 p.m., Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.Hinkle, Paul 1 p.m., White...
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