PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. –– Governor Jim Justice has announced that the Putnam County Residential Development will be receiving a $5 million investment from West Virginia’s Water Development Authority. The grant will assist with residential development of 600 units in proposed communities in both Hurricane and Frazier’s Bottom and will go towards supporting utility extensions, road…
NITRO, W.Va. — A multi-vehicle wreck has shut down westbound lanes of Interstate 64 at Nitro. The accident was reported around 6:15 p.m. According to the Nitro Police Department, one person was reported injured in the wreck that involved two tractor trailers and a car. Response teams from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection…
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — An Ohio woman died Sunday on Interstate 77 in Kanawha County after being hit by a tractor trailer, according to State Police. Alexis Vega, 25, of Cleveland, Ohio, was traveling south at around 7:30 p.m. when she crashed into the concrete median barrier after losing control of her vehicle. Vega crashed…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Jim Justice is presenting a $5 million dollar check to Charleston Area Medical Center toward the creation of a new neuroscience institute. Justice met with CAMC officials and staff Monday afternoon for the check presentation. The new $40 million facility will bring all neuroscience-related facilities under one roof. Justice said these…
ELKVIEW, W.Va. — A portion of U.S. Route 119 in Kanawha County will be closed throughout much of Monday evening. Elk River Road South from the 4900 block to the 5000 block in Elkview will be shut down for approximately eight hours, according to an emergency message from Kanawha County. The road is closed until…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Much like areas across the Mountain State in the grips of Winter Storm Blair, those in the City of Charleston are trying to navigate the impacts. Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin came on 580 Live with Dave Allen Monday morning after the first round of the winter storm dumped about five inches…
CHARLESTON, W.V. — As of Monday afternoon, Appalachian Power Company reports that just under 100,000 customers in their three-state service area are without power due to Winter Storm Blair, including over 42,000 in the Mountain State. Appalachian Power Company spokesperson Debby Pannell says the bulk of the reported outages are coming from the southwestern part…
Story by Brad McElhinny A winter storm that barreled into West Virginia dropped snow and ice across the state, making travel treacherous and knocking out power to thousands of residents in southern counties. “Mother nature pretty well threw the kitchen sink at us last night,” state Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston said. Forecasters predicted another wave…