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In a time of economic challenges and changing business environments, companies of all sizes are determining what are the best ways to invest in their communities with charitable giving, grant-making and...

The West Side Neighborhood Association in partnership with West Side 360, a community project of the Charleston Police Department, will hold the fourth annual West Side Cleanup Day on April 22nd at 9:00 a.m....

It’s hopeless. If you’ve known someone – loved someone – who’s suffered through Alzheimer’s Disease, you know it’s hopeless. If you’ve seen “Still Alice,” “The Notebook” or...

Mardi Gras, for me, has always meant fun with my family and friends, good food and fellowship, a connection to my grandfather’s hometown of New Orleans and a celebration with my loved ones with some King...

In 2015, Elizabeth Werts and Kaitlyn Connor, both students of George Washington High School in Charleston, decided they wanted to work on health issues at their school. So they reached out to other students...

Born and raised in Cleveland, Diane Linston knew she wanted to work in fashion since she was 14 years old. “It started in home economics class in junior high school,” she remembers. “In one part you...

So, let’s imagine there’s an old, abandoned shopfront in your main street. (I know, for most West Virginians this is probably not too much of a stretch.) And let’s say you and a few of your friends...

The Hub is expanding in 2017 – bringing on new staff, new programs and, in a few short months, moving into a new collaborative office space with two other community development groups in Charleston. As...

A trio of West Virginia State University business students finished among the top 50 teams in the world in a recent computer-based business simulation. WVSU seniors Casey Criner, Joshua Dearien and Matthew...

This story was originally featured at West Virginia Executive According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, approximately 7.6 million animals enter shelters every year, 3.4...

Story courtesy of Kanawoy partner West Virginia Public Broadcasting Accompanying story here: Listen Ten tiny homes lined up in two rows at the National Guard air base in Charleston recently. West...

Did you ever want to be a child again? Here's your chance. The "Montessori Journey and Discovery," a special event to be presented by Mountaineer Montessori School (MMS) on Saturday, Jan. 7, will give...

This story was originally published on  West Virginia Executive Many West Virginia artists and creatives do not succeed. They receive training to develop an advanced skill set either by following a path of...

This story was originally featured in West Virginia Executive Millennials, those born after 1980, are choosing to live, work, play and stay in places known for innovation, diversity and interconnectivity....

This is what a reader-driven, unapologetically-positive, fair-minded, community-grown information website looks like. And, for it to work, kanawoy.com needs you to act right now. This initiative needs...

This story was originally published on  West Virginia Executive The teacher knew they were hungry. There were five little ones in her classroom whose families were struggling to make ends meet. These...