HUNTINGTON, W.Va.— After a fire broke out in an abandoned building overnight in Huntington, Mayor Patrick Farrell said in a tweet that something needs to be done about the homeless and drug problems plaguing the city. The fire broke out around 1:55 a.m. Tuesday morning, at the 2700 block of 5th Avenue, where crews had…
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. –– All 55 West Virginia counties were shut down Tuesday due to recent winter weather, but five counties, including Cabell County, took to remote instruction for its students. Cabell County Schools Director of Health and Safety Keith Thomas says with Winter Storm Blair touching down so close to Christmas break, students are…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — American Heart Association Marketing Communications Director Kevin Pauley says it’s important to be mindful about how much time you’re exposed to the cold as your body and health can take a toll. Health experts say extreme cold “or even prolonged exposure to normal winter temperatures” can have an effect on the heart,…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha County Emergency Manager C.W. Sigman said what several hours of freezing rain left behind has been the biggest challenge of this week’s winter storm. Sigman said the weight of the ice knocked down a numbers of trees and tree limbs break power lines. Sigman said Appalachian Power is doing a good…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A day set aside to assist West Virginians who don’t have healthcare insurance in signing up for affordable plans will pick back up on Thursday after Winter Storm Blair caused some interruptions. WV Navigator Program Director Jeremy Smith said they are working to update the list of over 40 site locations across…