KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –To support those in need, the Kanawha County Commission is donating to food banks throughout the county. During their Thursday night meeting, Commissioner Lance Wheeler read a proclamation recognizing September as Hunger Action Month, which will be presented to Mountaineer Food Bank. They also announced the allocation of $50,000 for ten food banks…
(Photo by Jerry Waters) CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An investigation is underway after a body was pulled from the Kanawha River Thursday afternoon. The body was spotted at around 11:45 a.m. near the 35th Street Bridge. The initial call came in as a drowning. Charleston police and firefighters were called to the scene. Authorities will attempt to…
CHAPMANVILLE. W.Va – The Sgt. Cory Maynard Memorial Softball Tournament returns this Saturday as Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College honors the state trooper who was killed in the line of duty in 2023. This year marks the third tournament put on to raise funds and awareness for the Sgt. Cory Maynard Memorial Scholarship,…
Kanawha County sheriff’s deputies say a man who has been on the run for five years is now in custody. Timothy Walding (WVRJA) “After five years on the run, justice caught up. Timothy Lee Walding Jr. of St. Albans has been arrested in Chicago and brought back to West Virginia to face his charges in…
HURRICANE, W.Va – A unique competition aiming to determine “The World’s Toughest Athlete” is coming to the Kanawha Valley when the 2025 Hybricon Games touch down in Hurricane next month. The Hybricon Games is a three-day competition that challenges competitors physically and mentally that was founded by Navy veteran, hybrid athlete, and social media influencer Austen…
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…
HUNTINGTON, W.Va – With Thursday being the anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Marshall University is marking that with its 9/11 Days of Service with projects benefiting local veterans, first responders, campus beautification, and honoring Dr. Paul W. Ambrose, a Marshall University graduate who died in the attacks. “Back in March, I saw a website for…
CHARLESTON, W.Va – West Virginia leaders are hoping to soon have dollars flowing for broadband expansion through the federally funded BEAD program, but Senator Shelley Moore Capito isn’t yet content with what’s been put on the table. The state was one of the first to be approved for the Broadband Equity and Access Development (BEAD) program…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The 2026 Teacher and Service Personnel of the Year were announced Tuesday during the ‘Celebration of Excellence in Education’ ceremony at the West Virginia Culture Center. The TOTY program, which began in 1964, is West Virginia’s longest-running teacher recognition program. The award is given to a teacher who exemplifies the positive qualities of public…
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…