CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A Putnam County veterinarian was ordered to pay the maximum civil penalties because she was unable to account for over nine thousand dosages units of oxycodone, hydrocodone, and other controlled substances. Clara Ann Mason, 64, of Winfield, was ordered to pay $956,709 dollars by U.S. District Judge Robert C. Chambers Monday. According to a…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A member of the West Virginia National Guard received a medal for his actions during Operation Allies Refuge in 2021. U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. William K. McGraw received the Distinguished Flying Cross during a ceremony Sunday at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base in Charleston. This award is given to individuals who display a…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin announced the launch of a new opioid settlement grant funding opportunity to local outreach programs and appointed members to the Opioid Community Council during their meeting Monday. Goodwin announced the Charleston Opioid Settlement Grant which is funded through the opioid settlement funds. This grant program is in partnership with…
Photo from Nitro Fire Department NITRO, W.Va. — Kanawha and Putnam county fire crews responded to an early morning blaze on 40th St in Nitro Monday. Fire crews said they found the basement at the house located at 137 40th Street fully-involved and flames coming out of the first floor windows. The house was unoccupied…
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The City of Huntington is working with healthcare organizations, mental health professionals, and groups across the board in an effort to eliminate veteran homelessness. Huntington Mayor Patrick Farrell announced the official launch of the city’s newest pilot program “Mission Zero,” which will connect homeless veterans with on-the-spot care and provide them with…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Capital City’s iconic Italian restaurant Fazio’s is moving forward with its new ownership group minus it’s leader, the late Doug Skaff. Doug Skaff Skaff, who tragically died in a car crash on Interstate 79 in Lewis County on June 10, along with Hale House owner Vincente Cruz, put together an investor…
ST. ALBANS, W.Va. –A CSX coal train jumped the tracks in Kanawha County late Saturday night St. Albans police said nine coal cars derailed with each car carrying approximately 100 tons of coal. The derailment was reported at 11:34 p.m. in the Hansford Street area. The city has closed traffic at the Boone Street underpass, the…
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An organization that provides Medicaid coverage to families is giving back through resources and fresh fruits and vegetables in honor of a company milestone. Highmark Health Options will host its first Farm-to-Family fresh produce market and community resource fair marking its one-year anniversary serving West Virginia families. The event will get…
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. –There are currently 500 West Virginians waiting for a life-saving organ transplant, and WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals is stepping up to help change that by emphasizing the importance of donation. Nurses and officials with the hospital held a call to action on Friday to help encourage people to register as an organ donor.…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted by an on-duty Kanawha County sheriff’s deputy this week has been released on home confinement in her criminal case. The alleged victim was an inmate at the South Central Regional Jail. A judge agreed Friday to her home confinement request. She told the judge she…