Reverend Melissa Remington: We have the power to calm our storms
I remember one night, at three or four years of age, being unbelievably afraid. I huddled deep under my covers because I was sure I saw a humongous gorilla sitting in the chair across my bedroom. I...
View ArticleEditorial: State officials work to "sell" West Virginia
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is West Virginia's CEO, and he's spent a lot of his time as governor "selling" West Virginia to investors, both foreign and domestic.It's not an easy job. As the Daily Mail's...
View ArticleEditorial: Will commuters pay for bus service's full costs?
Funding will run out this year for the bus service running between Charleston and Huntington, but transit officials are hoping to find a way to keep that service operational, the Daily Mail's Matt...
View ArticleLeonid Bershidsky: Political dynasties not worth support
Now that the U.S. officially has a Bush as well as a Clinton in the presidential race -- candidates who might ultimately square off against each other -- the question arises whether dynastic...
View ArticleEmily Chittenden-Laird: Media attention highlights issues
There has been a lot of media attention recently regarding the Duggar family and the actions of their eldest son Josh when he was a teenager.This family is known due to the TLC Network's program, "19...
View ArticleJoshua Kurt Higginbotham: Blaming everyone but the criminal
When a child feels guilt for wrongdoing, they tend to play the "blame game" by pointing fingers or casting lies.In the case of the recent terrorist attack in Charleston, S.C., the United States of...
View ArticleYour Vents, June 25, 2015
n I live on Campbells Creek Drive. Since school has let out the coal trucks are running wild up here. They are going way faster than 40 miles per hour. The law needs to look into it.n I see where...
View ArticleBusiness briefs for June 25, 2015
Heidi Dylan, an eclectic women's clothing store at 1031 Quarrier St., inside Uncork & Create in Charleston, announces the launch of their online store HeidiDylan.com. A launch party and ribbon...
View Article'Keys to the city': Painted pianos strike an interactive note around Charleston
By Anna Patrick Staff writer His invitation was subtle. After John Smithson picked up a few groceries at The Purple Onion, he took a seat at the open piano - placed next to rows of flowers and boxes...
View ArticleZiplining, karaoke and carnival rides come to RiverFest
By Laura Haight St. Albans RiverFest will bring new family-oriented entertainment for its 21st year in St. Albans Roadside Park. RiverFest will begin at 5 p.m. today with an opening ceremony. The free...
View ArticleEttie Elizabeth Daniels
Ettie Elizabeth Daniels, 75, Charleston, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at home with family.She was beautiful, had a young soul and loved her family. She also enjoyed traveling and solving word...
View ArticleEugene Cook
Mr. Eugene Cook, 90, formerly of Colcord, passed away June 20, 2015 after a long illness. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, May 27, at Sycamore Free Pentecostal Church, Colcord, with visitation...
View ArticleEva Mae Carte
Eva Mae Carte, 87, died June 23, 2015 at Spring Meadows Health Care Center, Clarksville, Tenn., after a short illness. She was born May 29, 1928 in Charleston, the daughter of Archie and Pattie Jane...
View ArticleMary Campbell
Mary Campbell, 86, of Hico, died June 23, 2015, following a long illness. Arrangements are incomplete. Wallace & Wallace, Ansted, is serving the Campbell family.
View ArticleNada Camp
Nada Goff Stalnaker Camp, 89, of Spencer, died June 23, 2015. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday, June 26, at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with visitation beginning two hours prior.
View ArticleVirginia Sue Burdette
Virginia Sue "Ginny" Burdette, 70, of St. Albans, passed away June 19, 2015. Service will be 3 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with visitation beginning one hour...
View ArticleHoward Ray Belcher
Howard Ray Belcher, 92, formerly of Clendenin, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Golden Living Center, Glasgow, after a long illness.Howard was the son of the late Sydney...
View ArticleJohnny L. Barnette
Johnny Lawrence Barnette, 61, of Sutton, passed away unexpectedly at his residence. Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton, with visitation beginning one...
View ArticleRobert T. Arrington
Robert Tyler Arrington, 18, of Conway, S.C., formerly of Charleston, died June 21, 2015. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Leonard Johnson Funeral Home, Marmet, with visitation beginning...
View ArticleFunerals for: June 25, 2015
Ball, Benjamin D. 3 p.m., Freeman Funeral Home, Chapmanville.Barnett, Amanda K. 1 p.m., Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston.Barnette, Johnny L. 1 p.m., GreeneBergdorf, Gladys M. 1 p.m.,...
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