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News from March 2023

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Marshall University: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit visits Marshall University

By Charleston Reporter Reports | Mar 31, 2023

Nearly two hundred people, including local high school students, university students and area lawyers attended a special oral argument session of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit at Marshall University today.

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West Virginia State University Athletic Department: Lady Jackets split with West Liberty on Saturday

By Charleston Reporter Reports | Mar 31, 2023

West Virginia State's softball team split with West Liberty University on Saturday afternoon at Wheeling Park High School, falling in game one, 7-4 before rallying and winning game two, 6-1.

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University of Charleston Athletics: Charleston Drops to 0-6 After Loss to Ashland

By Charleston Reporter Reports | Mar 31, 2023

Seeking their first win, the Golden Eagles hit the road to Northern Ohio on Friday to face off against the Ashland Eagles in an out-of-conference women's lacrosse matchup.

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City of Charleston: Mayor Issues Statement Regarding The Cancellation Of The Charleston Boulevard Rod Run & Doo Wop Car Show

By Charleston Reporter Reports | Mar 31, 2023

Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin today issued the following statement regarding the cancellation of the Charleston Boulevard Rod Run and Doo Wop Car Show.

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Kanawha County Sheriff's Office: Stolen Vehicle

By Charleston Reporter Reports | Mar 31, 2023

On Sunday, March 26, 2023, around 9:55 a.m., Kanawha County Sheriff’s Deputy J.L. Querry was dispatched to a stolen vehicle complaint on Richards Lane in Chelyan.

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City of Charleston: Mayor Goodwin Highlights Success Of Care Team And Federal Partnerships To Solve Crimes During National Panel

By Charleston Reporter Reports | Mar 30, 2023

Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin spoke to the success of the City’s CARE Team and their work to address substance use disorder, mental health, and homelessness; and highlighted the importance of partnerships with federal agencies in investigating and solving crimes – specifically noting the recent methamphetamine seizure, the largest in West Virginia’s history – during a public safety panel at the National League of Cities’ Congressional City Conference in Washington, DC. Mayor Goodwin was invited to speak alongside Mayor Giles from Mesa, AZ; Mayor Lumumba from Jackson, MS; and Mayor Scott Baltimore, MD.

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Marshall University: Marshall University Alumni Association to honor Bill Noe, Randi Ward and others at 84th Alumni Awards Banquet Saturday, April 1

By Charleston Reporter Reports | Mar 30, 2023

Marshall University and the Marshall University Alumni Association (MUAA) are set to host the 84th annual Alumni Awards Banquet Saturday, April 1, beginning at 6 p.m. with a reception followed by dinner and awards at 7 p.m. at the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall.

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Kanawha County Sheriff's Office: Body Found at Shawnee Boat Ramp

By Charleston Reporter Reports | Mar 30, 2023

On Wednesday, March 22, 2023, around 9:00 p.m., deputies located a 32-year-old male body inside a vehicle at the Shawnee Boat Ramp, located in the 2900 block of Charles Avenue in Dunbar.

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Kanawha County Sheriff's Office: DUI Driver Crashes into House

By Charleston Reporter Reports | Mar 30, 2023

On Monday, March 20, 2023, just before 11:00 p.m., Metro 911 received reports that a vehicle had crashed into a home in the 1400 block of Wolf Pen Drive in Sissonville.

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West Virginia State University Athletic Department: State's Samier Kinsler named a Second Team All-American by BOXTOROW

By Charleston Reporter Reports | Mar 30, 2023

West Virginia State men's basketball's Samier Kinsler was named a Second Team All-American by BOXTOROW

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West Virginia State University Athletics: WVSU splits with Fairmont after racking up 15 hits in game two

By Charleston Reporter Reports | Mar 30, 2023

The West Virginia State University baseball team (9-8, 4-2 MEC) split a twinbill with Fairmont State (3-17, 2-4 MEC) on Saturday afternoon at Cal Bailey Field.

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Marshall University: Marshall art students to share their works with capstone exhibits

By Charleston Reporter Reports | Mar 30, 2023

Marshall University’s senior art students will have their capstone projects on display weekly, beginning on Monday, March 27, through Thursday, April 20.

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University of Charleston Athletics: Baseball Moves Series Against Frostburg and Fairmont to Segra Field Saturday and Sunday

By Charleston Reporter Reports | Mar 30, 2023

The Golden Eagle Baseball team will face off against Frostburg State and Fairmont this weekend at home.

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University of Charleston Athletics: Charleston's 12-Game Win Streak Ends as they Split Two Games vs Frostburg State

By Charleston Reporter Reports | Mar 30, 2023

For the first time in just under a month the Charleston Baseball team lost a game at home.

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University of Charleston Athletics: Charleston Splits Double Header with West Liberty

By Charleston Reporter Reports | Mar 30, 2023

UC softball wins game one against WL (8-2), while dropping game two (11-8) after defensive miscues and timely hitting by the Hilltoppers

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City of Charleston: Mayor Goodwin Announces Dates For City-wide Clean Up

By Charleston Reporter Reports | Mar 30, 2023

Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin announced the Spring 2023 Team Up to Clean Up events will take place on April 15 and 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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City of Charleston announces Parks & Recreation Accepting Applications For Lifeguards

By Charleston Reporter Reports | Mar 30, 2023

The City of Charleston Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for lifeguards to work at one of the City’s four pools: Cato Park, Kanawha City Community Center, Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, and North Charleston Community Center.

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Charleston Leader area weekly mass times

By Charleston Leader | Mar 25, 2023

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

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City Council Passes Fy 2024 Budget

By Charleston Reporter Reports | Mar 23, 2023

The City of Charleston 2023 - 2024 budget, presented by Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin and Finance Director Andy Wood during the March 6 Finance Committee meeting, was approved during tonight’s Charleston City Council meeting. T

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Mayor Goodwin Encourages Local Youth To Apply For The Mayor’s Summer Youth Jobs Program

By Charleston Reporter Reports | Mar 23, 2023

Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin announced the City of Charleston is accepting applications for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Jobs Program (MSYJP) and encouraged local youth to apply.