Members of the South Charleston Fire Department reached new heights in training at new depths recently.

It’s hard to believe the terror attacks on Sept. 11 were 18 years ago.

Wednesday, Sept. 11

Wednesday, Sept. 11

I have never been a fan of commercial soft, white sandwich bread, although that is the only type of bread my mother purchased when I was growing up.

Calling itself a “Community Beacon of Faith, Love and Hope,” First Presbyterian Church in St. Albans is inviting new and former members, as well as all who wish to attend as first-time visitors, to a “Back to Church Sunday” service this weekend.

For a while now, I’ve been seeing people with kayaks all over the valley. I always tell myself that I need to get out on the water and try it. I’ve even thought about buying a kayak.

For a while now, I’ve been seeing people with kayaks all over the valley. I always tell myself that I need to get out on the water and try it. I’ve even thought about buying a kayak.

Thursday, Sept. 5

Wednesday, Sept. 4

A variety of fall festivals and similar events is being planned throughout the area for September, and local vendors are invited to participate. (Some of the events are also welcoming the public to join in corresponding parades.)

As temperatures soared into the mid-90s last week, I decided to make chowder for a lunchtime meal. I know that a hot dish on a sweltering day is generally something most people try to avoid.

In 1976, Elton John sang, “‘Sorry’ seems to be the hardest word.”

This year happens to be the 125th anniversary of the creation of Labor Day as a national holiday.

Wednesday, Aug. 28

Wednesday, Aug. 28

I recently mentioned making Swiss steak and a friend asked for the recipe.

For years I felt guilty for not exercising on a regular basis. Because I believed working out was the most effective way to stay healthy and trim.

Recently, my wife and I were at Walmart picking up cat supplies. An employee was setting up Halloween decorations. She told us they would set out the Christmas displays on Sept. 15.

Wednesday, Aug. 21

Wednesday, Aug. 21

The Town of Marmet will celebrate the Labor Day holiday over the long weekend with a variety of family-oriented activities throughout the town.

The Roswell, Georgia-based Southeast Tourism Society has named the BB&T Malden Salt Fest one of its Top 20 Events in the Southeast for September.

The Charleston Family YMCA will host a tennis-match fundraiser this month to help a Pinch resident compete in the 2019 U.S. Tennis Association Wheelchair Tennis Championships next month.