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...
Reasons to Hope Nikki Kinder April 17, 2017 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...
Celebrate Earth Day at WVSU Kimberly Osbourne April 14, 2017 West Virginia State University (WVSU) will celebrate Earth Day on Thursday, April 20, with a full day of activities taking place in and around the James C. Wilson University Union. The celebration will...
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...
Celebrate Black History Month with WV State University Kimberly Osbourne February 2, 2017 A Black History Month Convocation featuring award-winning author and Georgetown University professor Dr. Michael Eric Dyson will take place on Thursday, Feb. 16, at 12:30 p.m. in the P. Ahmad Williams...
WVSU Students Place in International Business Competition Jack Bailey January 18, 2017 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...
Yes, Junior Roller Derby is a Thing Piper Martin and Andy Malinoski January 11, 2017 Piper Martin has been skating in circles for years—and, she loves every minute of it. Kanawoy.com sat down with Piper and asked some questions about Flat Track Junior Derby. The community-based sport has had...
Wild, Wonderful and Animal-Friendly Samantha Cart January 9, 2017 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...
Homesick for the Hills Samantha Cart January 6, 2017 There's a land of rolling mountains, where the sky is blue above. And though I may roam, I hurry home to those friendly hills I love. I left West Virginia in August 2014. My husband, Caleb, is an...
Millenial State of Mind Natalie Roper January 4, 2017 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....