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Charley West

@charleywest

A Charlestonian to the core, Charley is a careful observer who uses philosophical witticisms to speak to local issues.

 Charleston, W.Va.
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This is great mews! 😹wvgazettemail.com/metrokanaw…
Girl Scouts create 'cat condos' for KCHA

Girl Scouts create 'cat condos' for KCHA

Local Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council members Amelia Shelton and Morgan White constructed and donated four “cat condo” climbing structures for the cats and kittens at the Kanawha-Charleston...

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Clearly, this should be a wonderful event to attend wvgazettemail.com/news/blenk…
Blenko Glass Company announces 2023 Festival of Glass

Blenko Glass Company announces 2023 Festival of Glass

MILTON — After a two-year hiatus, Blenko Glass Company has announced it will resume its popular public summer event and festival, The Festival of Glass, the weekend of Aug. 4-6.

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Finally... The concert crew gets the spotlight! wvgazettemail.com/life/regat…
Regatta 2023: Staging the Regatta no easy task

Regatta 2023: Staging the Regatta no easy task

In the early days of theater, lit candles posed quite a threat to actors, props, costumes, curtains — anything flammable.

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Ginny snores whenever I drone wvgazettemail.com/metrokanaw…
Kanawha scholars soar at Fairmont drone competition

Kanawha scholars soar at Fairmont drone competition

Students from six Kanawha County schools participated in the Regional Aerial Drone Competition Championship: Dragonfly at Fairmont State University in Fairmont May 20 through May 22.

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Putnam County high school receives new drum kit

Putnam County high school receives new drum kit

HUNTINGTON — A Putnam County high school received a new drum set Wednesday as the result of a partnership between two Huntington businesses.

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A pro bowling tournament in Charleston strikes me as a great idea. wowktv.com/news/west-virgini…
Professional bowling tournament comes to Charleston, West Virginia, for first time

Professional bowling tournament comes to Charleston, West Virginia, for first time

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Over 80 bowlers hit the lanes this weekend for Charleston’s first professional bowling tournament. Galaxy Lanes hosted the PBA 50 Central/South Open Sunday after…

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Almost Heaven Swing now at the East River Mountain Overlook

Almost Heaven Swing now at the East River Mountain Overlook

BLUEFIELD — Visitors wanting a memorable selfie or a family picture shot at East River Mountain’s scenic overlook now have a place where they can sit and get the perfect

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I hear congratulations are in order for Sarah & Jeff on your retirements from @wchs8fox11! After 40 years breaking the news, you can finally start hitting the snooze 😴
Husband and wife posing at retirement party

ALT Husband and wife posing at retirement party

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West Virginia 911 Dispatcher coaches grandmother over the phone to deliver baby

West Virginia 911 Dispatcher coaches grandmother over the phone to deliver baby

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) The call came in at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, from a family in a rural area of the county. The grandmother reported that the mother-to-be was suddenly in labor and things we…

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SCPD K9 officers receive protective vests

SCPD K9 officers receive protective vests

The South Charleston Police Department announced on its Facebook page on March 1 that its K9 law enforcement officers, Sid and Phine, have received bullet- and stab-protective vests through a

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Judge denies stay in West Virginia’s transgender sports case

Judge denies stay in West Virginia’s transgender sports case

A judge has denied a stay in the legal battle over West Virginia’s policy about transgender athletes in sports.

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PHOTOS: Drumstick Dash returns to Charleston

PHOTOS: Drumstick Dash returns to Charleston

Runners of all ages kicked off their Thanksgiving Thursday morning by shuffling their feet so others can eat as part of the 11th annual Union Mission Drumstick Dash in Charleston.

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Danny Bowles, owner of BowlesBoyz BBQ on Campbells Creek Drive in Kanawha County, is collecting supplies to help those who have been forced from their homes by the rushing water wchstv.com/news/local/local-…

Local business and neighbors come together to help clean up after devastating flood

Flood Cleanup Help

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Mason Co. manufacturing plant increases employee wages amidst inflation dcnewsnow.com/news/local-new…
Mason Co. manufacturing plant increases employee wages amidst inflation

Mason Co. manufacturing plant increases employee wages amidst inflation

LETART, WV (WOWK) — The Felman Production plant in Mason County, West Virginia, will increase employee wages amidst nationwide inflation, the company announced on Tuesday. Feldman Production is a W…

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Williams was honored at a private event that also included his family, West Virginia’s entire congressional delegation, national military leaders and medal of honor recipients from later generations.
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Woody Williams, last remaining World War II Medal of Honor recipient, is honored by family and national leaders at U.S. Capitol wvmetronews.com/2022/07/14/w…
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McConnell, Capito and Manchin lay a wreath
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I couldn't have said this better myself
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Rain?? All weekend?! Regatta be kidding me!
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Jared Hunt@jaredwv23 Jun 2022
Charley West might say, "Bet this job pays a Fair wage." cc: @PhilipMaramba
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Need to earn some extra cash? Apply to be a temporary retail associate at the WV Country Store @SFWV. We're taking applications today! wvda.applicantstack.com/x/de…
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Jared Hunt@jaredwv9 Sep 2021
You know, there's still time to change the baseball team to the Charleston Daily Mails.....couldn't be worse! @charleywest
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Remnants of Ida continue through the state today before quickly exiting east overnight. ▪Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall are expected across the area today. ▪2-3 inches of rain are expected for most areas, with a corridor of locally 4+ inches across northern WV. #IdaWV
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