CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A rare February thunderstorm has created flooding in Kanawha and surrounding counties. The deep red shows the heavy thunderstorm over Charleston Thursday morning. (NWS) The storm, full of thunder and lightning, began training over the area at around 2 a.m. A flash flood warning was issued for parts of Kanawha, Lincoln and…
Charleston W.Va. — Major projects are taking place in the region. Advantage Valley has released its 2024 annual report and President and CEO Terrell Ellis said highlighted all the projects that are underway. “We highlighted some of the key new investments that are happening in the region, that are truly under construction.” Ellis said during…
Photo courtesy Nitro Fire Department NITRO, W.Va. — An investigation is underway following a house fire in Nitro from Monday night. Fire crews from Kanawha and Putnam counties were dispatched to the single story house at 8 Main Avenue at shortly before 8 p.m. The Nitro Fire Department said on arrival the firefighters found smoke…
Story by Chris Lawrence SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An intervention in a lawsuit by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture has cleared the way for a South Charleston resident to manage bee hives on his property. The matter began when Alex Urban sought a permit from the city of South Charleston to keep honey bees…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha County Schools have opened enrollment for 2024-25 preschool program. Johnny Ferrara, the Kanawha County Schools Preschool ERSEA Specialist and Jennifer Lilly, KCS Social Worker discussed the preschool program with Dave Allen on 580Live. The preschool provides free education to children aged four on or before June30, 2025. “If your child turns…
CHARLESTON W.Va. — An Indiana man has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in a Fayette County murder. Andres Torres, 29, of Goshen, Indiana, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without the chance of parole for first degree murder of Michelle Smith of Fayette County. A Fayette County jury convicted him…
HURRICANE, W.Va. — A night of celebration awaits the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce at their annual dinner meeting and celebration, set for tonight at Valley Park in Hurricane. “We are really excited, this is our largest event of the year.” said Ashley Alford-Glance the president of Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, sharing her enthusiasm…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia leaders and travelers reacted to the devastating tragedy that took place in Washington D.C., when a passenger plane carrying 64 people and an Army Black Hawk helicopter three-person crew collided midair and crashed into the Potomac River Wednesday night just short of Reagan National Airport. There were no survivors. Patrick…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Whooping cough cases are on the rise in the region. According to the Department of Health, five cases of whooping cough have been confirmed in Putnam County. Whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease. It affects mostly those who are unvaccinated. There has been a nationwide increase in pertussis cases since…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Flags in Kanawha County and at all state of West Virginia facilities will be flown at half-staff on Wednesday to honor the memory of a longtime judge. Thomas McHugh Gov. Patrick Morrisey issued the order in honor of the late Justice Thomas E. McHugh. He was 88 years-old when he passed away…