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Charleston Kanawha Housing Authority providing snacks to children through Aug. 14
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (111+ words) An 11 a. m. snack is open to all children, ages 18 and under, who would like to participate. Snacks will be served at the following sites: " Orchard Manner in the Switzer Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Washington St. W. and Griffin Drive in Charleston…...
Kelly Allen: We must reverse course and help WV children (Opinion)
16+ hour, 55+ min ago (281+ words) As West Virginia's KIDS COUNT grantee, the West Virginia Center on Budget & Policy tracks and provides data that can help residents and leaders better understand the well-being of children in our state. This week, the 2026 national KIDS COUNT Data Book…...
University of Charleston awards Presidential Scholarships to five W. Va. seniors
1+ week, 2+ day ago (250+ words) Bryton Bennett, a senior at Herbert Hoover High School, is one of five seniors who received the University of Charleston's 2026 Presidential Award. UC President Marty Roth presented the award. Five of West Virginia's high school seniors have earned the highest…...
Abstract Art by Edgewood Elementary students adorns Edgewood Park
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (231+ words) Jeff Pierson, director of the Office of Public Art for the city of Charleston, prepares to install a new Edgewood community sign at the tennis courts at the intersection of Edgewood Drive and Washington Street West on Charleston's West Side…...
While WV pilots new foster care intake system, overloaded CPS workers still a concern
2+ week, 3+ day ago (103+ words) Charleston Gazette-Mail West Virginia Delegate Adam Burkhammer, R-Lewis, attends a Feb. 3, 2026, House Health and Human Resources Committee meeting. Kendra Boley Rogers, deputy commissioner for the West Virginia Bureau for Social Services, testifies before the House Health Committee on May 19, 2026. In…...
Carlos Curbelo: Addressing youth mental health is a challenge (Opinion)
3+ week, 1+ day ago (483+ words) It's no secret that children today live in an increasingly complex and changing world. From academic pressures to navigating the digital landscape, young people face challenges that can seem foreign to parents. There are no quick fixes. Anyone promising otherwise…...
A Simple Guide to Teaching Children How Search Engines Work
3+ week, 2+ day ago (467+ words) Behind every well-performing website, there are experts who ensure that content can be found easily and understood by search engines. These professionals belong to what's known as the field of search engine optimisation (SEO). A trustworthy SEO company helps website…...
George Washington Middle School
4+ week, 22+ hour ago (172+ words) Charleston Gazette-Mail On Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Eleanor, Putnam County, George Washington Middle School Principal Denny Paugh (at podium) announces that GWMS is a recipient of the West Virginia Board of Education's 2026 Exemplary Practice School designation. Iranian immigrant Parsi wins Democratic…...
Warner applauds lawmakers" hallmark childcare bill, says there"s more work to do
4+ week, 2+ day ago (859+ words) Lawmakers, including Delegate Kathie Hess Crouse, R-Putnam, (foreground, tan outfit) toured the Cross Lanes YMCA Child Development Center in Kanawha County on Monday, May 11, 2026. Childcare providers throughout West Virginia are celebrating a landmark bill that they, along with lawmakers, say…...
May is Save Your Tooth Month. What Endodontists Want You to Know
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (239+ words) (State Point) When a tooth is infected or giving you pain, having it pulled may seem like the easiest option, but dental specialists called endodontists say that saving natural teeth whenever possible is better for your oral health, your overall…...