KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –A Kanawha County grand jury has handed down dozens of indictments Friday with two of cases involving two Charleston teenagers. Jacob Isaah Fields, 18, was indicted on charges of first-degree murder, wanton endangerment and use or presentment of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Fields allegedly shot and killed Tiffany Adkins,…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The City of Charleston is getting a vibrant splash of color with a new mural. The city’s Office of Public Art was able to connect with American muralist, fine artist, and West Virginia native Patch Whiskey, inviting him to bring his colorful, whimsical characters to the capital city. Jeff Pierson, Director of the Office…
INSTITUTE, W.Va – West Virginia State University is looking toward the future with the public launch of its “State of Tomorrow” capital campaign on Friday. In its 135th year, the university is pursuing its boldest goal yet with eyes toward $25 million in fundraising for several initiatives. WVSU President Ericke Cage believes this move signals a…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Volunteers from across the state will be gathering Saturday for the annual Adopt-A-Highway Fall Statewide Cleanup. The program is Co-sponsored by the WVDEP and the state Division of Highways and is administrated by the WVDEP’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP). The event aims to bring together volunteers, to help improve the state’s environment by…
CHARLESTON, W.Va – A Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office cruiser was towed from the scene of an accident Wednesday night after a chain-reaction crash led to it being struck along the side of I-79. Deputies were already in the area directing traffic after another crash around 8 pm, and when a car slowed down going through the…
CHARLESTON, W.Va – After historic drought conditions a year ago, dry weather around the state drew the attention of Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt in recent weeks, and he believes this week’s rain could help turn the tide. He says the US Drought Monitor doesn’t show promising results, but data involving this week’s rain isn’t included. “The…