If your roots are in Kanawha County, here are some resources to help with your genealogy.
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Scholastic Teachables
Genealogy in Kanawha County
Shaking your family tree
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Marcellus Shale
The environment & mineral rights debate
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The issue of force pooling is being brought up in the legislature this session. Information to help understand the shale debate.
Nonprofit and Grant Resources
Tools for success
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Whether getting organized or getting funded, this page links nonprofits to resources they need to succeed at their mission.
Disaster Preparedness Resources for Home and Business
Flood, Tornado, Hurricane, Chemical Spill
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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.
West Virginia Mine Wars
Exploring the history of mining in WV
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PBS’s American Experience documentary is shining light on WV’s mining history. We have collected information on the Mine Wars and mining history.
Diabetes Awareness
Learn More About Diabetes
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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.
Human Trafficking
Recognizing and Helping Victims
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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.