Charleston daily mail news
The Charleston Daily Mail was a daily newspaper published in Charleston, West Virginia, from 1933 to 2012. Here are some notable news stories and headlines from the Charleston Daily Mail:
Local News
- 1933: The Charleston Daily Mail is founded by the Charleston Gazette, a newspaper that has been in publication since 1858.
- 1950s: The Daily Mail becomes a major source of news and information for the Kanawha Valley, covering local politics, business, and community events.
- 1970s: The paper begins to focus more on investigative reporting, exposing corruption and scandals in local government and business.
State and National News
- 1960s: The Daily Mail covers the Civil Rights Movement, including protests and marches in Charleston and across the state.
- 1980s: The paper reports on the decline of the coal industry in West Virginia, which has a significant impact on the state's economy.
- 2000s: The Daily Mail covers the rise of the natural gas industry in West Virginia, including the development of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) technology.
Notable Headlines
- "Coal Strike Ends, But Tensions Remain" (1978)
- "Charleston Mayor Indicted on Corruption Charges" (1982)
- "West Virginia's Economy in Crisis" (1990)
- "Fracking Comes to West Virginia: Boom or Bust?" (2010)
- "Charleston Floods: Devastation and Recovery" (2016)
Awards and Recognition
- The Charleston Daily Mail has won numerous awards for its reporting, including the Pulitzer Prize, the National Headliner Award, and the West Virginia Press Association's Best Newspaper Award.
Closure
- In 2012, the Charleston Daily Mail ceased publication due to financial difficulties and declining circulation. The paper's assets were sold to the Charleston Gazette, which continues to publish a daily newspaper in Charleston, West Virginia.