Kanawha County Commission

Economy Chris Schulz,

County Commissioners Speak Out Against Water Rate Increase

Effective March 1, residential water customers will see their average bill increase by approximately $6 per month or $7 for residential wastewater customers.

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Health & Science Hannah Heiskell,

W.Va. Counties Set The Rules For Opioid Funds — With No One Watching

An investigation conducted by journalism students at West Virginia University’s Reed School of Media shows the oversight and accountability built into local spending of opioid settlement funds can be markedly inconsistent from county to county.

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Government Chris Schulz,

Ohio River Valley Communities Brace For Flooding

Citizens are urged to prepare for flooding and watch local forecasts and first responders for updates.

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Energy & Environment Jack Walker,

Kanawha County Commission Seeks Burn Ban Over Drought

As drought conditions become more severe in central West Virginia, some local officials have expressed concern for public safety and a desire for tighter regulations...

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