Regional Coverage

Kanawha Valley

Reporting from Charleston, South Charleston, and the Kanawha Valley.

West VirginiaCharleston

State Expands Veterans Services Outreach in Kanawha Valley

A new outreach initiative aims to connect veterans in the Kanawha Valley with benefits and healthcare services many have never accessed.

West VirginiaCharleston

State Agencies Report Persistent Staffing Shortages in Key Roles

Vacancy rates for corrections officers, child protective services workers, and other frontline state roles remain elevated despite recent pay adjustments.

West Virginia Report Staff · Jul 25, 2026 · 1 min

PoliticsCharleston

State Leaders Review Infrastructure Priorities for Rural Communities

Lawmakers and local officials are examining roads, broadband, water systems, and public services as they set infrastructure priorities for the year ahead.

West Virginia Report Staff · Jul 23, 2026 · 1 min

PoliticsCharleston

Lawmakers Weigh Whether a Special Session Is Needed This Fall

Legislative leaders are discussing whether unresolved budget and policy items warrant a special session before the regular session convenes in January.

Daniel Osei · Jul 22, 2026 · 1 min

PoliticsCharleston

Governor's Office Signals Early Priorities for Next Year's Budget

Early signals from the Governor's office point to continued emphasis on infrastructure and workforce spending, though final numbers remain months away.

Daniel Osei · Jul 21, 2026 · 1 min

Business & EconomyCharleston

Charleston Sees Renewed Interest in Downtown Office Space

A handful of technology and professional services firms have leased downtown Charleston office space in recent months, a modest but notable shift after years of vacancy concerns.

Maria Delgado · Jul 15, 2026 · 1 min

TechnologyCharleston

New Cybersecurity Training Program Aims to Fill Statewide Workforce Gap

A new state-supported training initiative aims to build a pipeline of cybersecurity workers for both government agencies and private employers.

West Virginia Report Staff · Jul 6, 2026 · 1 min

CommunitiesSouth Charleston

South Charleston Neighborhood Group Pushes Housing Revitalization Effort

A neighborhood association in South Charleston is working with the city on a plan to rehabilitate vacant housing rather than demolish it.

Priya Nair · Jul 5, 2026 · 1 min

New River & EnvironmentCharleston

Expanded Monitoring Program Tracks Kanawha River Water Quality

A new water quality monitoring initiative along the Kanawha River aims to give regulators and the public more consistent, real-time data.

Sam Whitaker · Jun 28, 2026 · 1 min

Beauty & WellnessCharleston

Charleston Nail Salons Navigate Updated State Sanitation Standards

Charleston-area nail salons are adjusting to updated state cosmetology board sanitation guidance, with most owners saying the changes formalize practices already in place.

Grace Coleman · Jun 16, 2026 · 1 min

Arts & CultureCharleston

Charleston's Monthly Gallery Walk Draws Growing Crowds Downtown

Charleston's monthly downtown gallery walk has grown steadily since it launched, now drawing a mix of longtime collectors and first-time visitors.

Ellen Marsh · Jun 3, 2026 · 1 min

Opinion & AnalysisCharleston

West Virginians Deserve a Clearer View Into How Bills Actually Get Decided

Too much of the real negotiation behind West Virginia legislation happens out of public view. Lawmakers should make that process easier to follow, not harder.

West Virginia Report Editorial Board · May 28, 2026 · 1 min