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Genealogy in Kanawha County
Shaking your family tree

If your roots are in Kanawha County, here are some resources to help with your genealogy.

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Marcellus Shale
The environment & mineral rights debate

The issue of force pooling is being brought up in the legislature this session.  Information to help understand the shale debate.

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Nonprofit and Grant Resources
Tools for success

Whether getting organized or getting funded, this page links nonprofits to resources they need to succeed at their mission.

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Disaster Preparedness Resources for Home and Business
Flood, Tornado, Hurricane, Chemical Spill

Everyone should strive to be as prepared for disaster as possible.  Here is information on disaster preparedness for home and business in the event of a flood, hurricane, tornado, or chemical disaster.

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West Virginia Mine Wars
Exploring the history of mining in WV

PBS’s American Experience documentary is shining light on WV’s mining history.   We have collected information on the Mine Wars and mining history.

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Diabetes Awareness
Learn More About Diabetes

More than 30 million people in the United States have diabetes, and another 84 million people are at risk of developing the disease. Learn about symptoms of the disease, treatments and things that you can do to help prevent it.

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Human Trafficking
Recognizing and Helping Victims

The Blue Campaign is the unified voice for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) efforts to combat human trafficking. Working in collaboration with law enforcement, government, non-governmental and private organizations, the Blue Campaign strives to protect the basic right of freedom and to bring those who exploit human lives to justice. Find out how you can identify victims and report suspected trafficking.

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Charleston Town Center Level Two, Near Buckle
304-343-4646
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Clendenin Branch Library
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107 Koontz Ave. Clendenin, WV 25045
304-548-6370
Cross Lanes Branch Library
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5449 Big Tyler Road Cross Lanes, WV 25313
304-776-5999
Dunbar Branch Library
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301 12th Street Mall Dunbar, WV 25064
304-766-7161
Elk Valley Branch Library
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313 The Crossings Mall Elkview, WV 25071
304-965-3636
Glasgow Branch Library
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129 4th Avenue
Glasgow, WV 25086

304-595-3131
Marmet Branch Library
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9303 Oregon Avenue Marmet, WV 25315
304-949-6628
Nitro Public Library
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1700 Park Avenue
Nitro, WV 25143

304-755-4432
Riverside Public Library
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1 Warrior Way, Suite 104
Belle, WV 25015

304-949-2400
Sissonville Branch Library
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1 Tinney Lane Charleston, WV 25312
304-984-2244
St. Albans Branch Library
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602 4th Street
St. Albans, WV 25177

304-722-4244
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