HUNTINGTON, W.Va.— An elderly woman has died Monday afternoon in a house fire in Huntington. According to Huntington Fire Department Chief Greg Fuller, the fire was reported around 1:30 p.m. in Fern Court. He said that they were met with heavy smoke and flames upon arrival. The city fire marshal is currently investigating the cause…
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — All four lanes of U.S. Route 60 near the Dupont chemical plant in Kanawha County are currently closed. The closure comes from a downed power line. AEP is arriving to the scene with Kanawha County Sheriff’s deputies controlling traffic. Repairs are estimated to take approximately 30 minutes.
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— State Senator Mike Stuart, R-Kanawha has been appointed as the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee by Senate President-elect Randy Smith. Stuart says that he is looking forward to being in this role because of the importance it has in the senate. “Well, I think it’s an incredibly important position and it’s one…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Appalachian Power Company said it hopes to have service restored to all its customer who lost power in Sunday’s windy conditions by Monday night. “Appalachian Power crews have restored electric service to 65% of its customers who lost power Sunday across parts of its service area,” the utility said in a news…
HAMLIN, W.Va. — State police are looking for a Lincoln County resident in connection with a Sunday shooting. Troopers have named Jackie Adkins, 42, of Hamlin, as the suspect. It’s alleged Adkins shot a person at Stones Trailer Court. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the leg. Troopers said they will charge Adkins with…