The Charleston Gazette: Aspirations for West Virginia Day
Cleaning off a dusty shelf recently, we came across an old book sale find, the "Semi-Centennial History of West Virginia" by James Morton Callahan. Among many essays, photos and tables, it includes a...
View ArticleThe Charleston Gazette: West Virginia Day - Rooted in the mountains
On this date in 1863, West Virginia became a loyal northern state in the western mountains of rebellious, slaveholding Virginia, amid America's worst tragedy, the ghastly Civil War.This holiday rouses...
View ArticleVent Line: June 20, 2015
Evidently everyone in Kansas must be lazy. We see tax breaks for rich folks and policies sending schoolchildren home because there is no money to run them. Wrecking state government just like G.W....
View ArticleReaders' Voice: June 20, 2015
Express your opinion on any subject you wish. Not all comments are published. Call 304-357-4451 or email readersvoice@wvgazette.com.When my phone rings and it comes up with my own name and number on...
View ArticleAlyce Faye Bragg Column: Dads set the tone for relationships
By Alyce Faye Bragg CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Father's Day was always a special occasion in our family. The celebration began with my maternal grandfather, Abner Jehu Samples, also known as "Grandpa Hooge."...
View ArticleRoundup: Chaos defeats Dynamo 2-0
The West Virginia Chaos soccer team defeated the Carolina Dynamo 2-0 Friday in Greensboro, North Carolina.Nick McDonald netted the first goal in minute 47 and Alex Zidani added cushion with a goal in...
View ArticleHickory errors open door to 6-5 Power win
By Doug Smock As well as the Hickory Crawdads have played in clinching the first-half North Division championship of the South Atlantic League, they didn't show it in the eighth inning Friday...
View ArticleCosby, Kinney fuel huge South comeback
By Rick Ryan Jonah Cosby and Jordan Kinney, Kanawha County rivals in high school, got to play on the same team Friday night. The end result was a remarkable comeback.Cosby poured in 32 points and...
View ArticleLegendary video games still a blast to play
By Liam Thistlethwaite John Adams Middle School Although many students expect days of swimming, sunshine and cookouts during summer break, some rain is bound to fall. Although indoor pools are a good...
View ArticleBoring summer? Dive into a good book
By Sachleen Elkins John Adams Middle School As a skilled potion master at the age of 16, Kyra is the only person who understands that her kingdom is near destruction. In an attempt to save the...
View ArticleLuAnn Hussell
LuAnn Hussell, 61, of Point Pleasant, died Thurs. June 18, 2015. Service will be 2 p.m. Mon. June 22, at the Crow-Hussell Funeral Home. Visitation will be noon until the time of service Mon. at the...
View ArticleVirginia "Maxine" Hudson
Virginia "Maxine" Hudson, 76, of St. Albans, passed away Wednesday morning, June 17, 2015, at her home. Born October 21, 1939, in St. Albans, she was the daughter of the late Darrel and Inez McNealy....
View ArticleLorena Houck
Lorena Elizabeth Houck, 77, of Union, died Thurs. June 18, 2015. Service will be 2 p.m. Mon. June 22, at the Groves Funeral Home Chapel in Union. Friends may call from 12:30 p.m. until the time of...
View ArticleSandra Fisher
Sandra Hadauc Fisher, died Wed. June 17, 2015. Arrangements are in the care of Keller Funeral Home.
View ArticleSusan Ferrell
Susan Renee Ferrell, 48, of Chapmanville, died Thurs. June 11, 2015. Service will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sat. June 20, at Evan's Funeral Home, Chapmanville.
View ArticleMamie Bell Cummings
Mamie Bell Cummings, 81, of Gay, passed away peacefully at her home on June 19, 2015.She was born August 1, 1933, at Gay, daughter of the late James and Pearl Ice Jefferies. She was a homemaker and...
View ArticleFrances M. Carson
Frances M. Carson, 76, of Campbells Creek, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Hubbard Hospice House.She was born Feb. 22, 1939 in Charleston, a daughter of the late John Edward Kidd and Anna...
View ArticleGlen Betler
Glen Arnold Betler, 89, of Union, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015, at Peyton Hospice House in Fairlea, following a long illness. Born September 19, 1925 in Helvetia, W.Va., he was the son of the...
View ArticleMrs. Evelyn Asbury
Mrs. Evelyn I. Hood Asbury, of Nitro, passed away Thursday June 18, 2015. She is survived by four daughters, Goldie Moore, Martha Butcher, Barbara Rickman and Tammy Keeling. She has nine...
View ArticleFunerals for: June 20, 2015
Bennington, Mary L. 1 p.m., CunninghamCarpenter, Genevieve 10 a.m., Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane.Carson, Frances M. 2:30 p.m., Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.Cook, Donald P. ...
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