The Little Known Battle of Charleston Steve Cunningham, Dr. Billy Joe Peyton and Terry Lowry April 26, 2017 The months leading up to the summer of 1862 had been tumultuous ones in the Kanawha Valley. After the Civil War broke out in the spring of 1861, Confederate forces attempted to recruit and organize regiments...
West Virginia’s New California Philip Smith April 5, 2017 The City of Spencer is one of the Kanawha Valley’s forgotten suburbs. Spencer has a rich and interesting history. Originally settled by Samuel Tanner who lived under the cliff below the today’s Spencer...
Mardi Bras for a Cause Megan Tarbett March 9, 2017 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...
FestivALL Expands with New Hire Brittany Javins January 25, 2017 FestivALL Charleston is pleased to announce its first Marketing & Productions Coordinator, Mallory Richards. Richards holds a degree in Communication Studies and a minor in Public Relations. Over the past...
Your Community Needs You – Yes, You. Andy Malinoski December 31, 2016 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...
Blessings in a Backpack Debi O'Dell December 30, 2016 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...
