KENOVA, W.Va. — A man previously accused of filming children at a Kenova pool pleaded guilty to child erotica charges. Ronald Thompson, 61, pleaded guilty to the charge on Wednesday following a June 18 arrest at Dreamland Pool where he was allegedly seen taking videos and photos of children underwater. Thompson was seen by a…
Charleston police official says new headquarters is going to be a gamechanger
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — City of Charleston Chief of Police Scott Dempsey is continuing to express excitement for the newly-selected police headquarters after it was approved at Monday night’s council meeting. The city chose the new Charleston Police Department headquarters to be at the former site of the Truist Bank data center on 1 Piedmont Road.…
15th Annual October West festival
CHARLESTON W.Va.-The 15th annual October West festival is set to bring the community together this Saturday for day filled with food, fun, and, entertainment. Located on the West Side of Charleston, this festival will feature a family-friendly atmosphere packed with actives for all ages. The event runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for general…
Lindsay See appointed as Federal Energy Regulatory Commissioner
WEST VIRGINIA — West Virginia Solicitor General Lindsay See is now the newest Federal Energy Regulatory Commissioner. West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued a statement praising See for the endeavor after the U.S. Senate released its confirmation Wednesday. “I am very proud that Lindsay See, West Virginia’s Solicitor General, was confirmed as a commissioner…
Urging those with damage to sign up for disaster relief
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Commission met Thursday evening, and on the top of the agenda, was the topic of disaster recovery following both the April 2-6 storms that featrued tornadoes and the April 11-12 storms that caused flooding and landslides. Both storms had disaster declarations announced by President Joe Biden, with the April…
Break-ins cause damage to various facilities in Lincoln County
HAMLIN, W.Va. — Lincoln County School officials say damage to a number of school facilities in the Hamlin area was significant after a series of break-ins over the last week. Intruders damaged ten doors at various school facilities at Lincoln County High School and the Lion’s Club Park athletic facilities in Hamlin. The targets included the…
One of the three suspects in the May drive-by shooting near the Shawnee Sports Complex, was out of jail on an improper bond, according to a judge on Tuesday. Zion Clark, 23, of Dunbar, was charged in connection to the May 19 shooting that happened close to the athletic complex while a youth soccer tournament…
Tractor trailer
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –A tractor trailer travelling on Interstate 77 near Kanawha City reportedly rolled over after a crash Wednesday evening. The accident happened at around 8 o’clock Wednesday evening at mile marker 96 and closed the southbound fast lane. Members of the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office were on the scene. The accident has since…
Charleston police investigate shooting
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A man is in critical condition after a shooting in Charleston on Sunday night. According to authorities, the man was shot in the chest at a residence in the 1300 block of Grant Street at about 9:20 p.m. The victim is in critical condition. No arrests have been made. Charleston police are…
Charleston teenager to appear in court Monday in connection with 2024 murder
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A teenage co-defendant charged with first-degree murder and first-degree robbery in the January 2024 shooting death of a tobacco shop clerk in North Charleston is scheduled to appear in court Monday. Barack Williams (CPD) Trial is scheduled for Barack Williams. Williams, 15, previously pleaded not guilty in the robbery and shooting death…