CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A nonprofit organization made sure that children in Kanawha County have shoes on their feet as they returned to school.
The Kids of Kanawha recently completed its second annual shoe drive. The organization raised funds to purchase 4,300 pairs of shoes to provide for children as they went back to classrooms this fall.
“We ultimately were able to deliver to all high schools in Kanawha County, all middle schools in Kanawha County, and 28 of the elementary schools,” Kids of

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — The top man with TC Energy is pleased with the company’s operations in West Virginia.
“Gosh, Charleston is a beautiful, beautiful city. We’re very proud we’ve invested in a new office tower opening very soon. Charleston will continue to be our regional hub for Appalachia and we’ve got big growth plans in this state,” said Francois Porier, President of TC Energy.
The Canadian based firm has made a substantial investment in West Virginia since taking over the old

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — The Greenbrier Resort’s new board of directors’ chairman made his first public comments Wednesday since the $500 million financing deal for the historic resort was completed.
Last month, New York private credit and alternative asset firm Kennedy Lewis Investment Management entered into a joint venture with U.S. Senator Jim Justice and his family business, the Greenbrier ownership. The partnership resolved outstanding debt that the Justice family owed on the

WESTON, W.Va. — Flood recovery operations continue in Weston after the July 21 flood with some things are starting to get back to normal.
Agnes Queen
Lewis County Commissioner Agnes Queen said the Walmart store has partially reopened. The store does yet offer frozen, cold, or hot food options but does have everyday supplies to support ongoing recovery efforts.
“The pharmacy is back in the building now, and you can get things like cleaning supplies and paper products,” Queen said Wednesday on

Today on MetroNews This Morning:
–State Treasurer Larry Pack gives a balanced analysis on the impact of data centers in W.Va.
–Members of the House from Putnam County seek a safety review of U.S. Route 35
–The PSC examines the proposed sale of Bluefield’s sewer system to WV American Water
–In Sports: Coach Rod working on the final tweeks to the game plan ahead of Saturday’s opener for WVU
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Election Day is drawing closer in West Virginia, and the Secretary of State’s office is highlighting the start of National Voter Registration Month.
Kris Warner
Tuesday officially kicked off September with around 1.2 million registered voters in the Mountain State. Secretary of State Kris Warner said now is the time to ensure that you can cast a ballot in the November General Election.
“We’re working with all 55 county clerks who remind voters, this is the time, right now, to