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Taking the reins of FestivALL
Life

Taking the reins of FestivALL

  • By Maria Young Features Editor

If — years ago — Maria Belcher had set out to chart the path to her dream job, she might have found a more direct route.

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Special effects artist creates one-of-a-kind escape room in Charleston
Life

Special effects artist creates one-of-a-kind escape room in Charleston

  • By Maria Young Features Editor

The first thing you need to know about Robert Haddy’s Outta Time Excape Rooms on Charleston’s East End is that your experience begins the moment you open the door. You’ll be greeted by a mad scientist of sorts — and don’t expect him to leave his character behind.

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Symphony Sunday offers a throwback to the Summer of Love
Life

Symphony Sunday offers a throwback to the Summer of Love

This year's Symphony Sunday is themed "Summer of Love," in celebration of the “Summer of Love” in 1968 and the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Music Festival in 1969. The annual musical event on the University of Charleston's lawn, opposite the state capitol, begins at 1 p.m. and finishes …

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PHOTOS: Foam at the Dome
Kanawha County

PHOTOS: Foam at the Dome

Beer lovers packed Kanawha Boulevard in front of the state Capitol in Charleston Saturday for Foam at the Dome despite the day’s off-and-on rain. The annual craft beer and music festival supports urban development efforts by Charleston Main Streets. In its fourth year, the event featured mor…

WVSU Black & Gold Gala slated for April 5
Education

WVSU Black & Gold Gala slated for April 5

  • Staff reports

The seventh annual West Virginia State University and West Virginia State University Foundation Black & Gold Gala will be held April 5 at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center. The event will begin at 6:15 p.m. with a reception and silent auction, followed by dinner and the pro…

Kansas brings 'Point of Know Return' to Clay Center
Events

Kansas brings 'Point of Know Return' to Clay Center

  • Staff reports

Classic rock superstars Kansas return to the Clay Center Thursday night, performing the band’s album “Point of Know Return” in its entirety, along with other songs. The record, released in 1977, was a huge hit for the group and spawned several hits, including the title track and “Dust in the…

2019 Carnaval event has a colorful theme
Events

2019 Carnaval event has a colorful theme

Carnaval Kaleidoscope, which benefits the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences and the Charleston Ballet, takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Clay Center on Feb. 2. The ninth annual fundraiser has a kaleidoscope theme featuring vibrant colors and exciting patterns.

Funerals Today

Funerals for Monday, October 21, 2019

Good, Lawrence - 2 p.m., procession to leave Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.

Janney, Paul - 1 p.m., Culloden Cemetery, Culloden.

Jarrett, Myrl - Noon, Wilson-Smith Funeral Home, Clay.

Martin, Naomi - Noon, Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin.

Piercy, Brenda - 10 a.m., Wallace & Wallace Chapel, Rainelle.

Pugh, Ruth - Noon, Duffield Cemetery, Duck.

Smith, Anna - 2 p.m., Wallace & Wallace Chapel, Rainelle.

Vance, Ruby - 11 a.m., Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans.

Workman, Janet - 1 p.m., Gilgal United Methodist Church, Mt. Nebo.