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Charvitha Sanjaya, an eighth-grade student at John Adams Middle School, emerged victorious in the 2025 Charleston Gazette-Mail Regional Spelling Bee.

Capito outlines goals for surface transportation reauthorization in op-ed

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as the Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, has contributed an op-ed to the Washington Times detailing her perspective on the Surface...

Karen Evans nominated as DHS Under Secretary for Management

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, has issued a statement regarding the nomination of Karen Evans.

Senator Capito outlines surface transportation bill priorities in Washington Times op-ed

In a recent op-ed in the Washington Times, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) discussed her goals for the upcoming Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill.

Senate hearing evaluates nominees for key EPA and FWS positions

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, presided over a hearing in Washington, D.C., to evaluate nominees for key positions within environmental agencies.

Senator Capito questions nominees on environmental regulations and state priorities

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito led a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing to discuss the nominations of Brian Nesvik, Jessica Kramer, and Sean Donahue for key roles within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the...

Senate committee reviews nominations for key roles in EPA and Fish & Wildlife Service

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, presided over a hearing to evaluate three key nominations for positions within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the United States Fish and...

Senator Capito questions EPA, FWS nominees on regulations impacting West Virginia

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito led a hearing in Washington, D.C., focusing on the nominations of Brian Nesvik for Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Jessica Kramer for Assistant Administrator for the Office of Water...

Kanawha schools' robotics teams advance to world championship

By Charleston Leader | Mar 25, 2025

Two robotics teams from Kanawha County Schools have qualified for the 2025 World Championship.

Capito supports Bhattacharya's appointment as new NIH director

By Charleston Leader | Mar 25, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as the chairman of the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, has announced her support for Jay Bhattacharya...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kanawha County in week ending Mar. 15?

By Charleston Leader | Mar 24, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Kanawha County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Boone County in week ending Mar. 15

By Charleston Leader | Mar 23, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Boone County in week ending Mar. 15?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Boone County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Charleston Leader area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Charleston Leader coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Boone County: Income Maintenance made up 5% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 5% of income in Boone County, providing an average of $2,066 per capita to residents.

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Jack Ingold, former George Washington High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, March 21 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament