HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A person is in the hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Huntington. The accident was reported on 31st Street and 3rd Avenue around 7 o’clock Tuesday night. The condition of the victim was not made available. The driver of the vehicle was said to have stayed on the scene.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Appalachian Power has reported that 12,000 customers were lost power during Tuesday afternoon’s rain storms coupled with heavy winds. Appalachian Power says two thirds of the affected customers were in West Virginia, with Kanawha, Logan, Mingo, Ohio, Roane, and Wyoming Counties being hit the hardest. As of 5:20 , Appalachian Power has…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As one educational leader retires, a new president has stepped into the role with the same mission of serving the next generation of teachers and students. The West Virginia Chapter of The American Federation of Teachers recently welcomed 30-year veteran of teaching Kristie Skidmore to the position as AFT President for the…
HUNTINGTON, W.Va.— Habitat for Humanity taking time to reflect on the lifelong impact that former President Jimmy Carter had on the organization but also the people he helped after his death on December 29th. Carter served as the 39th President from 1977-1981 After losing in the 1980 election, Carter, and his wife Rosalynn Carter began…
HUNTINGTON, W.Va.— An elderly woman has died Monday afternoon in a house fire in Huntington. According to Huntington Fire Department Chief Greg Fuller, the fire was reported around 1:30 p.m. in Fern Court. He said that they were met with heavy smoke and flames upon arrival. The city fire marshal is currently investigating the cause…
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — All four lanes of U.S. Route 60 near the Dupont chemical plant in Kanawha County are currently closed. The closure comes from a downed power line. AEP is arriving to the scene with Kanawha County Sheriff’s deputies controlling traffic. Repairs are estimated to take approximately 30 minutes.
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— State Senator Mike Stuart, R-Kanawha has been appointed as the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee by Senate President-elect Randy Smith. Stuart says that he is looking forward to being in this role because of the importance it has in the senate. “Well, I think it’s an incredibly important position and it’s one…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Appalachian Power Company said it hopes to have service restored to all its customer who lost power in Sunday’s windy conditions by Monday night. “Appalachian Power crews have restored electric service to 65% of its customers who lost power Sunday across parts of its service area,” the utility said in a news…
HAMLIN, W.Va. — State police are looking for a Lincoln County resident in connection with a Sunday shooting. Troopers have named Jackie Adkins, 42, of Hamlin, as the suspect. It’s alleged Adkins shot a person at Stones Trailer Court. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the leg. Troopers said they will charge Adkins with…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Keep Your Faith Corporation CEO Dural Miller says that the launch of Miss Ruby’s Corner Market will allow residents to have access to fresh produce and products. “A lot of folks in our neighborhood doesn’t have access to fresh fruits and vegetables,” Miller said on 580 Live Monday December 23. “And we…