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The Booker T. Washington Community Center in London will host online help for adults who want to learn to read and write or improve their skills. Tutoring is one-on-one and free. Individual help is available for things like earning GEDs or passing driver’s tests.

Local municipalities and communities have detailed the dates and times for their Halloween activities. Available information is as follows (changes or additions can be sent to skeenan@register-herald.com or fayettesports@gmail.com):

CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.


CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.

The West Virginia Medical Examiner reportedly relied on Child Protective Services (CPS) records in 2019 when determining the cause of death for 8-year-old Raylee Browning of Oak Hill, defense attorneys told Fayette County Circuit Court Judge Paul Blake Jr. on Monday during a pre-trial hearin…

Zander Cole Thomas celebrated his eighth birthday at his home in South Charleston with family and friends.

Fayette County recently said goodbye to a soft-spoken titan of both its business and civic life.

CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.


BridgeValley Community and Technical College (BVCTC) is set to be the first community college in West Virginia to launch an ESports program for its students.

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Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that Americans waste a huge amount of water and energy getting their clothes clean and dry. Do you have any tips for greening the laundry process? — B. Jones, Troy, New York

SUMMERSVILLE — New River Community and Technical College is offering two mining electrician retraining opportunities this fall, one on Oct. 22 at the Nicholas County Campus and one on Nov. 5 through Zoom video conferencing. Both courses will be offered from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Some people mistakenly view a quitclaim deed as a cure-all.

Robert Harold “Bob” Allen Sr.

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CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.


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CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.


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CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.


The Upper Kanawha Valley Sports and Activity Center (UKVSAC) at the Booker T. Washington Community Center (24 Wyatt St., London, WV 25126) will conduct drive-by food giveaways and community luncheons in September, October and November.

The GFWC Woman's Club of Montgomery has announced this year's recipient of the Catherine "Christie" Guy Scholarship that is presented annually.

Evan Hines turned 15 years old on Aug. 11, 2021.

Phyllis Hill Atkins

CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.


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Dear EarthTalk: What is “slow fashion?” Does it relate to sustainability? – K. Lam, Taos, New Mexico

New River Community and Technical College has used federal stimulus funds from the American Rescue Plan to forgive more than $145,000 in student debt to the college.

ATHENS – Concord University students could receive up to $2,000 in supplemental Covid-19 financial aid. This latest round of funding — The American Rescue Plan Grant — is part of the emergency grants from the U.S. Department of Education’s Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III).

Longtime Smithers residents Jack and Barbara McCoy celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Aug. 3.

CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.


BridgeValley Community and Technical College (BVCTC) will host open houses next week at two of its campuses, giving prospective students and their families the opportunity to learn more about the educational opportunities available at the institution.

Adventures on the Gorge has signed on as a primary sponsor of the Adventure On! Freedom Festival, which will be staged by the Summit Bechtel Reserve on Sept. 10-12.

Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that we’ve done such a good job bringing back bald eagles that they’ve become pests now? — D. Maguire, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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As you get older, you’re able to start making your own decisions about a lot of things that matter most to you. You may choose your own clothes, music, and friends. You also may be ready to make decisions about your body and health.

CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.


Southern West Virginia has recently been the focus of dozens of travel stories authored by members of the Freelance Council of the Society of American Travel Writers (#SATW).

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Dear EarthTalk: Is blimp travel really making a comeback? Is it eco-friendly? – J. Roe, Islip, New York

It’s easy to sit more than you should. Many people sit at desks during the day, where we’re inactive for long periods of time. Moving more and sitting less can have major health benefits. Getting regular physical activity is one of best things you can do for your health.

(Editor's note: These obituaries were published in the month of July.)

CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.