Kanawha County employees will receive salary increase

Kanawha County Commissioners are approving a four-percent salary increase for all county employees in addition to a bonus from the American Rescue Plan. Deputies will receive a $3,000 bonus. Emergency services personnel and those working in the COVID field will receive $2,000, full-time county employees will receive $1,000, and part-time workers will receive $500. The bonuses will be available in time for Christmas.