CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For a decade, cancer patients from across the Kanawha Valley and all over the state have been getting treatment at the CAMC Cancer Center. The cancer center was opened in 2015 at the site of the former Watt Powell Park in Kanawha City, where Charleston’s minor league baseball teams played for decades…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A man that drowned while rescuing his child will posthumously receive a Carnegie Medal. The medal is awarded to those across the America and Canada who risk death or injury to help save another person’s life. Ke’Vaughn Montgomery, 25, of Charleston, died on July 15, 2024, after going after his eight-year-old son…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha County man convicted of wire fraud has been sentenced to prison. Theodore Miller, 35, of South Charleston, who deemed himself “The Wolf of West Virginia,” was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison, which will be followed by three years of supervised release. Miller has also been ordered to pay…
FALLING ROCK, W.Va. — Kanawha County residents have a chance to get rid of their large pieces of trash and unwanted items tomorrow. The county will be hosting its first of two fall cleanups at the site of the old Herbert Hoover High School in Falling Rock. It will be held from 8 a.m. through…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — 2025 was another successful year for the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta. City officials announced Thursday that the four-day event generated a return on investment and economic impact of $40.1 million, which is up slightly from 2024. In addition, the Regatta welcomed an estimated 225,000 attendees, with 78 percent of those coming from out…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Like many across America, the prominent Booker T. Washington would not have achieved what he did without a strong motherly influence. Washington’s mother, Jane Ferguson, was honored Thursday with a special monument in Charleston’s Spring Hill Cemetary. Ferguson is buried in an unknown location within the cemetery. Ferguson is a bit of…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Multiple vigils have been held throughout the Mountain State since right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk was assassinated, but Thursday evening will likely bring out the largest crowd. Governor Patrick Morrisey, as well as state Senator Kevan Bartlett and Delegate Jonathan Pinson, will be putting on an event outside the Capitol building.…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango and his family are on the front lines of trying to change the penalty for those convicted of first-degree murder in West Virginia. In the Mountain State, a man or woman who is convicted of first-degree murder with mercy becomes eligible for parole in 15 years.…
WINFIELD, W.Va. — The four misdemeanor charges against former Marshall University and NFL veteran Chris Massey have been dropped. In August, a criminal complaint stated Massey was charged with battery, disorderly conduct, trespassing and obstruction after an alleged altercation with Putnam County Deputy Seth Lewis, who also served as the coach for Massey’s son at…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Charleston Area Alliance recognized over a dozen businesses, organizations, and individuals Tuesday night for their annual “We Love Our Community Awards.” The ceremony, which was held at the West Virginia State University Downtown Center, spotlights those in Charleston that make the Kanawha Valley stronger with their projects, programs, and volunteerism. Maria…