New River Gorge National Park Wins Coveted Travel Ranking
The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has been listed as the nation's top underrated travel destination by U.S. News and World Report.
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Capital High School’s Shane Healy Honored With Above And Beyond Award
Shane Healy, a social studies teacher at Capital High School in Kanawha County, earned WVPB’s December 2025 Above and Beyond Award. As part of the recognition, Healy received a monetary award and a signature Blenko Glass apple paperweight. The West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office, presenter of the SMART529 college savings program, proudly sponsors the award.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAmid Virus Cases, W.Va. High School Goes To Remote Learning
A high school in West Virginia’s largest county will switch to remote learning for the remainder of the week, education officials announced Tuesday, as coronavirus cases continue to surge statewide.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsEx-Teacher Gets Probation for Contributing to Delinquency
A former Spanish teacher at Capital High School in Charleston has been sentenced to two years on probation for contributing to the delinquency of a…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPlea Withdrawn in Capital High Sexual Assault Case
A former Capital High School student accused of raping a 15-year-old girl inside the school earlier this year was allowed to withdraw his guilty…
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Student Who Pleaded Guilty of Sexual Assault Arrested
A student who pleaded guilty to forcing a 15-year-old female to have sex with him has been arrested after his bond was revoked.Kanawha County Sheriff's…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCharges Against Former Capital Principal Dismissed
A misdemeanor charge against former Capital High School principal Clinton Giles has been dismissed.Giles had been charged with failing to immediately…
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