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CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Despite the cold temperatures Thursday evening, Governor Patrick Morrisey and residents from across the state joined together to kick off the holiday season and honor the two National Guard members who were shot last week in Washington, D.C. Everyone gathered on the Capitol steps facing Kanawha Boulevard in Charleston to light the Christmas tree…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. – Holiday cheer is everywhere this month in Kanawha County, with communities rallying together to put on Christmas parades, tree lightings, and other festive events in the coming weeks. A few memorable showcases kick off in the next few days, including a full weekend of Christmas celebrations in South Charleston. It gets…

Story by Chris Lawrence NITRO, W.Va. — The Nitro Wildcats will play for a state championship Saturday night at University of Charleston Laidley Field. It will be the first time the Wildcats have made it to the final game since 2005 when they fell to Mogantown in overtime in Wheeling. The last time Nitro claimed…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – A weekend of gridiron excitement awaits the city of Charleston, but the action on the football field isn’t the only thing officials are expecting. With the WVSSAC high school football championships returning to the capital city for the second year in a row, businesses stand at the ready for the throngs of…

BUFFALO, W.Va. — Several state and local officials made their way to Buffalo in Putnam County Tuesday for the opening of a large maintenance facility. KC Logistics is a freight management company that operates in multiple states. The company, which is the inbound carrier for Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia, has now made a $4.5…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Over the next several months, passengers at West Viriginia International Yeager Airport may see construction crews and yellow tape as they’re trying to make their flight. Work is beginning on CRW’s multimillion dollar project to renovate the pre-security areas, according to the CRW Authority Board. The project will renovate the ticket lobby,…

Story by Chris Lawrence There have been 10 officers killed in the line of duty, dating back to 1920, in the history of the Charleston Police Department. The anniversary of the most recent death is Wednesday. Cassie Johnson It was Dec. 1, 2020 when Patrolman Cassie Johnson was dispatched to Garrison Avenue for a parking…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –An 8-year child is dead following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday evening in Kanawha County. According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department, the head-on crash involved a utility truck and SUV. The crash occurred in the 2000 block of Lens Creek Road around 4:53 p.m. The utility truck overturned onto its side and the…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The dates are set for the Capital City’s large annual art festival. FestivALL, which features a variety of art, theater, dance, and music events around the Capital City, will be held from May 22-31 next spring. Last year’s FestivALL was scaled back to five days. New executive director Zack Harold says he…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — One northbound lane of the West Virginia Turnpike is closed due to a rockslide. The slide occurred at little after 1 p.m. Tuesday not far from the Sharon exit in Kanawha County. West Virginia Parkways Authority crews were dispatched to begin the clean-up.

Photo courtesy St. Albans Fire Department  POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — A tractor-trailer driver was amazingly uninjured after the cab of his 18-wheeler went over the side of a bridge on U.S. Route 35 in Mason County early Tuesday morning. He was in the dangling cab for five hours before being successfully rescued. Point Pleasant Fire Department…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Kanawha County woman convicted of first-degree murder could spend the rest of her life behind bars following her sentencing. Virginia Smith received a life sentence with mercy from Kanawha County Circuit Judge Kenneth Ballard on Tuesday. She pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the 2021 death of Cheyenne Johnson, in addition…

ST. ALBANS, W.Va. — Kanawha County school officials say there were no injuries in a minor accident involving a county school bus Tuesday morning in St. Albans. The bus was part of a two-vehicle crash at around 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Walnut Street and Washington Ave. There were four children on the bus but…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A dozen Charleston community members gathered for a candlelight vigil Monday to show support for those living with HIV and to remember those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses. The ceremony was held at the Living AIDS Memorial Garden in Charleston for World AIDS Day, which has been observed nationally on December 1 since…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The City of Charleston unanimously approved an amendment to the municipal code Monday evening to limit where people can set off fireworks, following a recommendation from the Ordinance and Rules Committee. The new code prohibits the use of fireworks in any city park or on city-owned property unless the person has prior approval. Council…

HURRICANE, W.Va. — A Putnam County woman is in jail in connection with a months-long animal cruelty investigation. Annette Maria Devries, 61, of Hurricane, was arrested last Friday and charged with eight counts of animal cruelty. The investigation dates back to an April incident where police showed up to a residence on Moss Creek Drive…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Next year’s school calendar is set for Kanawha County students and teachers. The board of education gave the community four options to vote on during the month of November, and the most popular option received 40 percent of the votes. This version has school has students beginning on August 19, a later…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A long-awaited infrastructure project is ready to get started in Nitro with ground broken on the Walker Street Stormwater Project with hopes of alleviating flooding problems along the east end and Route 25 corridor. The $3.6 million project, funded through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the state of West Virginia, intends…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – It’s not difficult to find the holiday spirit around the city of Charleston as the month of December begins with even more wintertime joy on the way in the coming weeks. The city opened up the festive season downtown over the weekend with Holly Jolly Brawley, while Light The Night at GoMart…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A new feature is available for Kanawha County residents to keep up to date on what’s going on in their communities from the County Office of Emergency Management. The office’s new mobile app is available now, and officials say the response is already positive. “We have now rolled out what’s called ‘Kanawha…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Modernization is the name of the game for the Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority as it celebrates a significant federal grant to replace its maintenance facility. KRT is set to receive more than $21 million from the Federal Transit Administration, receiving the grant after submitting its third application for it. “We’re really…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia American Water is on the hunt for lead as “potholing” efforts are underway by the utility to identify and replace lead and certain galvanized water lines in the Charleston and Huntington areas. The project is part of operations by West Virginia American Water to comply with upcoming EPA regulations, with…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Capitol Market, the nonprofit in Charleston that serves and uplifts the community, has selected Chuck McGill as its new executive director. McGill, a Charleston native, has held numerous leadership and engagement positions within college athletics and media. Most recently, he served as the Associate Commissioner for External Engagement and Communications for the Mountain East…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –West Virginia residents will have the opportunity this Saturday to support small businesses. Small Business Saturday, taking place on November 29, encourages residents to shop at local, independently owned stores and dine at local restaurants. Charleston Urban Works Executive Director Ric Cavender said that in the Capital City, small businesses benefit from the thousands…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Holly Jolly Brawley, the two-day holiday festival, returns to the capital city for its fifth year this Friday and Saturday. The festival, which began in 2020, features live music, a holiday shopping village, and fun activities for families. Festivities will get underway at 12 p.m. and continue until 8 p.m. on both days. A…

Photo courtesy WCHS-TV MARMET, W.Va. — A driver is in custody after leading police on a chase from Charleston, through parts of South Charleston and onto Interstate 64 Wednesday morning. The driver was finally stopped near the Marmet exit on the West Virginia Turnpike at around 11:15 a.m. where he was taken into custody. An eyewitness…

DRENNEN, W.Va. — A preliminary report from the federal Mine Safety Health and Administration says Nicholas County coal miner Steve Lipscomb died a few minutes after the Rolling Thunder Mine was inundated with water on Nov. 8. Steve Lipscomb The one-page report puts the time of inundation at 12:30 p.m. and the time of Lipscomb’s…

HURRICANE, W.Va. –A Hurricane man has been arrested after he allegedly attacked a pair of city workers Monday. Ashton James McCallister, 26, is charged with two counts of battery, obstruction, and fleeing on foot. McCallister allegedly attacked two city workers, where he punched both in the face. He allegedly punched one the face and when the…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – For nearly 60 years, the Frank Veltri Thanksgiving Dinner has provided a meal for Charleston’s most vulnerable residents, and this year will be no different. The dinner brings the holiday spirit to thousands of seniors and others in need around the city thanks to Veltri, the self-made Charleston entrepreneur who first organized…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A solar power project in Kanawha County was permitted by the state Public Service Commission on Monday. The PSC issued a certificate to allow for Mammoth Solar, LLC to begin the project. According to a release from the PSC, the 90-megawatt solar generating facility is expected to consist of approximately 193,000 individual solar photovoltaic…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin is asking city council members to confirm Joseph Baldwin as the new city attorney. Baldwin, the Capital High School graduate, served the city as the assistant city attorney from 2019 until 2022. Baldwin has also served as a judicial law clerk for state Intermediate Court of Appeals…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –The Kanawha County Courthouse will close early on Wednesday allowing families to prepare for Thanksgiving and spend time with family and friends. The Kanawha County Commission declared Wednesday a half-day for county employees allowing them to close at 12 p.m. This announcement follows Governor Patrick Morrisey’s decision to give state employees a half-day.…

CROSS LANES, W.Va. – The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department and FBI continue the investigation into the death of a Cross Lanes teenager believed to have been targeted by an online sextortion scheme. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to the scene of a shooting on Kelly Road in Cross Lanes on November 6 to…

CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. – A tractor-trailer driver was taken to the hospital after his truck crashed into a building in Cabell County on Monday morning. First responders freed the driver from the vehicle after he reportedly became trapped and part of the building collapsed. The truck collided with SMC Electrical Products near the intersection of…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Police Chief Scott Dempsey said the department’s aggressive recruitment efforts are continuing but it’s a continuing struggle. “What we’re doing is working pretty well but it’s just hard to recruit younger folks in this profession any more, it really is,” Dempsey told members of city council’s Public Safety Committee recently. “I really…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –Kanawha County Schools has released the potential calendars for the 2026–2027 school year, and parents still have the opportunity to vote on their preferred option. The Kanawha County Board of Education reviewed the four calendar options that were created during their meeting last week. Natalie Vaughn, Director of Professional Development and Instructional Services,…

BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. –The mother of a Boone County teenager who was found dead in a “skeletal state” pleaded guilty Friday in connection with her death. Julie Miller, 51, of Morrisvale, pled guilty to death of a child by a parent by child abuse during a hearing in front of Circuit Court Judge Stacy Nowicki-Eldridge. She…

CROSS LANES, W.Va. –The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office has released additional information regarding the death of a teenager in Cross Lanes earlier this month. According to the release, On November 6, deputies had responded to calls from parents of the victim reporting a shooting on Kelly Road in Cross Lanes. When deputies arrived at the…

Story by Chris Lawrence  It didn’t take former Herbert Hoover head football Coach Tim Meyer long to have a smile on his face when asked about the late Steve Lipscomb. “Shoot, I could sit here and talk about Steve all day. He was an unbelievable young man,” said Meyer. Lipscomb was a senior on the…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — V100 began its 24/7 Christmas music Friday. Program Director Logan Scott said he’s been preparing for the last few months. “I start in September looking at music and imaging to be ready for Nov. 21st this year,” Scott said. The all-Christmas programming turns out to be a month and four days long.…

Story by Chris Lawrence FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — The Fayette County Sheriff’s Department has made an arrest in connection with the discovery of a set of human remains. The remains were found July 7th in a ditch along U.S. Route 60 near Gauley Bridge. Fayette County Sheriff Jess McMullen said an autopsy back in the summer…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Charleston residents got their first look at the 2025 third annual Salango Law Light the Night show on Thursday, a day before it officially opens on Friday. The lights festival, set up inside GoMart Ballpark, features a 2.5 million-light display, carnival rides and games, and an 80-by-80-foot ice skating rink, which is larger than…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Board of Education took time Thursday to recognize the efforts and leadership of former board member Tracy White. Tracy White spent seven years serving on the board and stepped down in September due to personal reasons. The board voted Michael Arbogast “It wasn’t a decision that I made in…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Commission approved $630,000 to go towards 32 fire stations in the county. The funds are coming from the county’s general fund and coal severance funds. This is an annual contribution according to the commission.

Story by Chris Lawrence SISSONVILLE, W.Va. — A student at Sissonville High School is dead after a car wreck in Kanawha County. Kanawha County Deputies identified the victim as Wylie Wilkinson, age 17. Wilkinson was driving on Rocky Fork Road between Sissonville and Cross Lanes when he wrecked Wednesday around 4 p.m. According to the deputies,…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — City firefighters agreed to a friendly competition to help those in need. Charleston Fire Chief Craig Matthews said they challenged each crew to see if they can bring in more turkeys than the other for the WVRC Media Third Annual Turkey Drop held Thursday at radio station headquarters in downtown Charleston. They brought…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Legal proceedings are taking another step forward for more than 80 women suing the West Virginia State Police, with several cases scheduled to go to trial in 2026. More than 15 attorneys appeared before Kanawha County Circuit Judge Kenneth Ballard on Thursday for a scheduling and status hearing in the wide-ranging case…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –An investigation is underway following a single-vehicle crash that left a 17-year-old dead in Kanawha County Wednesday afternoon. According to a release from the sheriff’s office, the accident was reported at 4 p.m. in the 7100 block of Rocky Fork Road in the Sissonville area. A preliminary investigation indicates that the vehicle was…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials cut the ribbon Wednesday to the new physical therapy/rehabilitation center at WVU Medicine Thomas Orthopedic Hospital on the Saint Francis campus in Charleston. The new space allows all orthopedic services for WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals to be under one roof in the Capital City. “It’s very important that we were able…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The Charleston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects in connection to an investigation into stolen packages. On Monday, multiple packages were reported stolen from the 2000 block of Kanawha Boulevard East, according to police. While they were investigation, officers were provided with surveillance footage of alleged suspects. Anyone with…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Fruth, which has a dozen stores in West Virginia, has announced a sale of its pharmacies to Walgreens. Fruth has served residents in the Mountain State since 1952 when founder Jack Fruth opened the first store in Point Pleasant. Fruth’s daughter, Lynne Fruth, took over the business in 2009, a few years…

Photo courtesy WCHS-TV CROSS LANES, W.Va. — Kanawha County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a head-on crash involving a DOH dump truck and an SUV that happened in Cross Lanes Wednesday afternoon. The collision took place at about 12:30 p.m. near the intersection of Goff Mountain Road and Brick Lane. First responders said the driver of the…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A large-scale renovation project is underway for the city of Charleston’s fire stations, modernizing some of the older firehouses and making a more comfortable experience for firefighters. The $4.5 million project impacts the fire department citywide, and Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin said this is something she’s been hearing about since first being…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – It’s a chance to help those in need with the return of the WVRC Media Turkey Drop, a partnership with Union Mission to provide turkeys for families this holiday season. The event is the brainchild of 96.1 KWS’s Robb Reel, who said it’s all about making sure everyone can celebrate properly. “I…

ELKVIEW, W.Va. — Coal miner Steve Lipscomb will be remembered in funeral services set for Saturday at his alma mater–Herbert Hoover High School. Lipscomb, 42, of Elkview, died earlier this month in the flooded Rolling Thunder coal mine in Nicholas County. Rescue efforts stretched for parts of five days last week. Steve Lipscomb Lipscomb was…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — A Kanawha County man has been arrested following a reported domestic incident. Alexander Franklin Rhodes, 27, of Sissonville, was arrested Tuesday at a residence on Rich Fork Road. The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team executed a search warrant and arrested him without incident. The warrant was obtained for felony wanton…

Story by Chris Lawrence CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A six-year-old girl is recovering from a serious head injury after being hit by a car while heading into school. The incident happened about 7:30 a.m.Tuesday at Charleston’s Edgewood Elementary School. Police and firefighters rolled up to a chaotic scene after the little girl was struck soon after she…

NITRO, W.Va. –The West Virginia Public Service Commission has approved the sale of the Nitro Regional Wastewater Utility Center to West Virginia American Water for $20 million. City Treasurer Michael Griffin gave the update to council members during their meeting Tuesday evening. The utility provides sewer services to 4,500 customer connections in Kanawha and Putnam counties.…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The next generation of West Virginian leaders are in Charleston this week for the West Virginia GEAR UP Student Voice Forum, a program designed to give students perspective on the importance of higher education and training. Representatives from 21 high schools meet at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center over the next…

BUFFALO, W.Va. — Toyota is adding jobs to its plant in Putnam County. The automaker announcing a $912 million investment in its U.S. plants including $453 million at Toyota West Virginia in Buffalo where 80 new jobs will be created. According to Toyota, the investment will “increase assembly of 4-cylinder hybrid-compatible engines, sixth generation hybrid…

UPDATE — One east bound lane has been opened since the vehicle fire. CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. — Traffic has been stalled for multiple hours in eastbound lanes of I-64 in Cabell County after a vehicle caught fire. According to WV 511, the fire was reported at around 1 p.m. near mile marker 30. That’s on the…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Revenues are up for the West Virginia Lottery compared to last year, with officials crediting draw-based games, particularly high jackpots in both Powerball and Mega Millions. For the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2025, more than $445 million in sales have been made, and David Bradley, the acting director of the…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – With the holidays just around the corner, the chance to do some gift shopping and find unique products returns to Charleston with the 56th annual Capital City Art and Craft Show. The show is presented by the Kanawha City Lions Club and brings vendors from all around to the Charleston Coliseum and…

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Business growth continues across the Kanawha Valley, and the city of South Charleston is no stranger to that development, with projects on their way across the community. Several new businesses are on their way to the planned Park Place shopping center, and city officials believe that’s spurring interest elsewhere in the…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey ordered flags at all state-owned facilities to be flown at half-staff Friday to honor the life of Steve Lipscomb. Lipscomb, 47, of Elkview, was found dead on Thursday morning inside the Rolling Thunder Mine in Nicholas County. Crews had been searching for him for around four full days after…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — All lanes of traffic on the busy Eugene A. Carter Memorial Bridge that takes Interstate 64 over the Kanawha River in Charleston reopened Friday morning after contractors completed work on a new protective membrane. New rebar was placed in the large pothole on the Eugene A. Carter Memorial Bridge in July. (Photo/DOH)…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The PEIA Finance Board gave employees and retirees a chance to speak about the agency’s proposed changes Thursday. Around 50 people made their way to the state Culture Center in Charleston, with over a dozen people choosing to address the board about the changes. The agency’s proposal for next year includes a…

SWISS, W.Va. — A mine foreman missing since Saturday has been located inside the Rolling Thunder Mine near Swiss in Nicholas County. Steve Lipscomb, 42, of Elkview, was discovered by a two-man search team inside the mine around 7:37 a.m. Thursday, according to Gov. Patrick Morrisey. Morrisey told those in attendance the 2025 Governor’s Energy…

PINCH, W.Va. – A man who led Kanawha County Sheriff’s deputies on an early morning pursuit faces a felony charge of fleeing with reckless indifference. James Howard Stump II was arrested Thursday after officers used spike strips to flatten his tires following a chase in which he reached speeds of 115 mph. The chase began…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Some of the most integral members of the Charleston community were recognized Wednesday evening at the ninth annual Urbanite Awards. The award ceremony, which is put on by Charleston Urban Works, looks to award volunteers, businesses, and organizations for their efforts in making Charleston a great city. “The maker, the entrepreneur, the…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Trump administration official says a visit to West Virginia Wednesday would help him better know the state’s manufacturing and economic landscape. Lee Zeldin EPA administrator Lee Zeldin joined U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito on a tour that included stops at the Toyota plant and the John Amos Power Station in Putnam County…

INSTITUTE, W.Va. – The basketball season tips off in the Kanawha Valley this Friday with a growing tradition in the Earl Lloyd Classic at West Virginia State University. The weekend of hoops recognizes State alum Earl Lloyd, the first African-American to appear in an NBA game. Yellowjackets head men’s basketball coach Bryan Poore said Lloyd…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Schools across West Virginia are requesting more than a quarter of a billion dollars in state funds for school safety improvements during the 2025-26 school year. That figure was revealed on Wednesday at the West Virginia Board of Education’s meeting with the presentation of the 2024-25 West Virginia School Safety and Security…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Capital City’s best and brightest leaders will be taking home hardware Wednesday night. Charleston Urban Works is hosting its ninth annual Urbanite Awards, which recognizes and honors the people who make Charleston a better place. “It’s solely focused on the business owners, the employees, the property owners, civic leaders, artists and…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – Vandalia Health and Charleston Area Medical Center continue to expand services in the Kanawha Valley, breaking ground on the upcoming Vandalia Health Neuroscience Institute in downtown Charleston. Dr. David Lardizabal leads CAMC’s Department of Neurology and delivered remarks as part of the ceremony, saying that the institute will serve as a place…

CHARLESTON, W.VA – For its 84th year, Charleston’s annual Veterans Day parade stepped off on Tuesday morning, recognizing those who have served the country in the military over the decades. The parade is put on each year by the John Brawley American Legion Post 20 and this year included marching bands from several local high…

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The BridgeValley Community and Technical College Board of Governors has approved a tuition incentive that it hopes will increase enrollment. “For anybody who has a parent on grandparent who has lived in West Virginia for at least a year we will give them in-state tuition at BridgeValley,” Sacks said during an…

NITRO, W.Va. — The City of Nitro used two different ceremonies Monday evening and Tuesday morning to honor its veterans. On Monday evening around sunset, flags were lowered at the Veteran’s Memorial and Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance Ryan Kennedy addressed those in attendance. Kennedy is a disabled U.S. Army…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — Multiple accidents have been reported across the Charleston-Huntington metro area since snow picked up late Monday afternoon. An accident with injuries shut down northbound lanes of Interstate 77 late in the afternoon. The Sissonville Volunteer Fire Department said that the accident was near the Edens Fork Road exit. According to Kanawha…

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Fire crews in South Charleston had to battle flames at a home Monday afternoon. The blaze was reported at around 12:15 in the 600 block of Montrose Drive. No injuries were reported. Firefighters did not say what started the fire.

CHARLESTON, W.Va – A moment to recognize those that served the United States in the military comes back to Charleston on Tuesday, with American Legion John Brawley Post 20 holding its 84th annual Veterans Day parade. The parade begins in downtown Charleston at 11am Tuesday, a date and time that are both meaningful. “The 11th day,…

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Police said a Huntington man is in custody after being charged with causing a teenager’s drug death. Tony Lee (HPD) Investigators allege Tony Lee Jr. of Huntington sold meth to a 15 year-old boy–who used it and then suffered a heart attack on July 19 that claimed his life. “The WV State Medical…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A large storage warehouse on Charleston’s West Side is set to to be demolished Monday after an early morning fire ripped through the structure. Charleston Fire Department Captain David Hodges said the building, located at the corner of Virginia Street West and 7th Avenue, was unstable and unsafe after the fire. Hodges said…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –Trick-or-Treat in Kanawha County will now be held on the same day every year. The commission voted last week to hold it on Halloween each year. Commission President Ben Salango said this change gives residents the opportunity to know exactly when it will take place without having to wait for an announcement. “Whether…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after one of their deputy’s was involved in a two-vehicle crash in St. Albans Friday afternoon. According to the sheriff’s office, the incident occurred at the intersection of Kanawha Terrace and Walnut Street. A preliminary investigation, along with witness statements and video evidence, has indicated the…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –The Kanawha County Office of Emergency Management, Metro911, and the sheriff’s office have launched a new app to help residents stay prepared, alerted, and safe. The new app, Kanawha Alert, was approved by the Kanawha County Commission during their Thursday meeting and is now available for download on Apple and Android devices. It…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia International Yeager Airport in Charleston will be impacted by a 10 percent reduction in scheduled flights during the government shutdown. The FAA will begin imposing the reduction for the 40 airports beginning Friday. “All of our direct destinations are on that list,” said CRW director and CEO Dominique Ranieri on…

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A crash is causing delays on Interstate 64 westbound Thursday evening. The wreck was reported around 5:30 p.m. at the Montrose Drive exit. Traffic is currently being directed off the exit and emergency personnel advises drivers to avoid the area if they can. Police say a tractor trailer was involved and is leaking…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – It’s a brand new day for the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center as city officials unveiled a $5.2 million renovation to the facility highlighted by all-new seats in the arena. For those involved in the process, the new seats represent more than just a place to sit for a show or game.…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The new trial for a Kanawha County man previously convicted of killing four of his family members will not proceed until next year. Gavin Smith, 21, appeared remotely before Kanawha County Circuit Judge Kenneth Ballard on Thursday for a pretrial hearing that ended with his trial rescheduled. Kanawha County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Adam…

FRAZIERS BOTTOM, W.Va. — One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 35 in Putnam County. The wreck occurred at around 9 a.m. Thursday a few miles from the Fraziers Bottom exit in the southbound lanes. Authorities said a passenger died when the vehicle they were in crashed into the back of a…

GALLIPOLIS FERRY, W.Va. — A Cabell County woman is charged in a deadly hit-and-run that took place earlier this week in Mason County. Marissa Russell State police have charged Marissa Russell, 30, of Milton with hit-and-run causing death. Troopers allege Russell was driving on Wood School Road in Gallipolis Ferry Tuesday evening at around 5:30 when…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A University of Charleston senior and Hurricane native has been named a finalist for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. Maliah McCann-Coles was announced as a finalist on Wednesday. The scholarship, established in 1902, is a fully funded postgraduate award that gives exceptional students from around the world the opportunity to pursue full-time study at the…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A bridge in Charleston has been reopened Wednesday after being closed since August. The state Division of Highways closed the Rutledge Road Bridge on August 8 after a routine inspection discovered problems with support beams under the bridge. DOH District 1 crews expedited the project to replace the bridge. During August and September crews…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Kanawha County Commission announced Tuesday its formal opposition to Mountaineer Gas Company’s request to the Public Service Commission for a rate increase, questioning why the utility needs it and highlighting the possible strain that would be put upon users. Kanawha County Commissioner Lance Wheeler is among those vocally pushing back on…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The State Election Commission left its meeting on Wednesday in a forgiving mood, recommending reductions or waivers of penalties against nine political committees for delinquent campaign finance reports. The commission heard testimony during the meeting from representatives for most of those groups before entering executive session to deliberate. In total, nine of…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –580 WCHS is teaming up with Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia this November to honor veterans throughout the state. From now until the 30th, the two companies will be hosting “A Salute to Veterans.” Listeners can highlight a veteran in their lives by calling 304-935-5008 and leaving a voicemail, or by sending an email…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –A man was airlifted from a side-by-side accident Tuesday afternoon in Kanawha County. The incident occurred near Hogpen Road in Belle. Sergeant Burns with the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office said a 78-year old man was thrown from a side-by-side and it’s believed he has suffered internal bleeding and a laceration to the head.…

NITRO, W.Va. — The Nitro Food Pantry with the help of the Nitro Mission Team hands out food every Tuesday but there was a noticeable difference today. Nitro Food Pantry Director Bill Fortune said the line was longer, likely because of the ongoing federal government shutdown and the uncertainty of when SNAP benefits would be…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the federal government shutdown ongoing, leadership at West Virginia International Yeager Airport is taking steps to help the airport’s federal employees who continue to come to work without being paid. On Tuesday, the airport hosted a donation drive to bring in food and other necessary items for those federal workers. The…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston City Council approved a $60,000 allocation at its Monday night meeting to help with hunger needs. The $60,000 will go to the Kanawha Valley Collective to supply food for the next two months as the federal government shutdown continues. “People are hungry,” Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin said Monday on 580Live with…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A new trial date is scheduled for a man charged with first-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting outside a Kanawha County convenience store. Jacob Fields, 18, appeared before Kanawha County Circuit Judge Maryclaire Akers on Monday and, as a result of several factors, had his trial continued to January 26.…

LIZEMORES, W.Va. — An elderly man is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Clay County. State police said the crash happened Saturday afternoon on state Route 16 near Lizemores when two SUVs collided. Troopers said a 91-year old man who was a passenger in one of the vehicles died in the crash. The driver of…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Kanawha County murder case that stretched more than four years reached a conclusion with the conviction of Michael Smith on a charge of second-degree murder in the death of Cheyenne Johnson last Thursday. Smith was originally charged in connection with Johnson’s death in 2021, but several factors delayed his trial until…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Applications are now being accepted for the annual Christmas Parade in the capital city. The 2025 Charleston Christmas Parade will be held on Thursday, December 11, at 7 p.m. Applications will remain open until November 25 or until 125 participants have registered. Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin’s Chief of Staff, Matt Sutton, says this is…

CABIN CREEK, W.Va. — An investigation is underway after authorities recovered a set of human remains in the Cabin Creek part of Kanawha County. According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, the remains were found late Thursday night on an access road near Hill Street and Canady Lane. Two men found the remains and flagged down…

SISSONVILLE, W.Va. — A home in Sissonville was taken out by a fire Friday morning. According to a Metro911 alert, the blaze was first reported at 9:30 in the 7000 block of Sissonville Drive. Firefighters on the scene say two people were inside the home during the time of the fire. Both were able to…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s 7th Senatorial District has its next representative, as Governor Patrick Morrisey appointed former House of Delegates member Zack Maynard to the position. Morrisey made the announcement that Maynard will replace former Senator Mike Stuart on Thursday after Stuart resigned to take a position with the Trump administration. Maynard believes his…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Whether you eat it as a meal or a side dish, macaroni and cheese makes many people happy, and there will be a lot of it made for a charitable cause this Saturday in Charleston. The annual Mac & Cheese Cook-Off returns to Capitol Market to benefit the Laurance Jones, III Childhood…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha County jury has convicted a man of second degree murder in a 2021 shooting death. Michael Wayne Smith The 12-member jury found Michael Wayne Smith guilty Thursday afternoon in the shooting death of Cheyenne Johnson. Her body was found in a well in the Sissonville area. Prosecutors were seeking a first-degree…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A former member of the House of Delegates has been appointed by Gov. Patrick Morrisey to fill an open seat in the state Senate. Zack Maynard Morrisey has chosen Zack Maynard for the opening created with the resignation of former Senator Mike Stuart. Stuart left the legislature after being confirmed recently by…

Story by Chris Lawrence The Charleston public works crews are preparing for a seasonal transition. Mechanics and snowplow drivers got to do a dry run of how to handle a snowstorm on Thursday morning. The equipment is put through the paces to make sure everything is in working order and crews got a chance to…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Around 1,600 students from several different counties were bussed to the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center Wednesday to take part in CAMC’s annual Career Healthcare Showcase. CAMC employees set up over 40 themed booths to show students the many pathways and programs offered in their area. “We are showing them that there…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango says the decision to move trick-or-treat to Friday night was decision based on safety. Salango said Thursday is supposed to be a rainy day and it would put to many people at risk. “There’s like a 90 percent for rain and a chance for high winds.…

OAK HILL, W.Va. — A former Fayette County school administrator is free on bond after being named in more than two dozen criminal counts linked to alleged fraud and embezzlement. West Virginia State Police troopers have charged former Oak Hill Middle School Principal Chad Quesenberry. He’s charged with 13 counts of access of device fraud.…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –  Testimony stretches into a third day in the trial of Michael Smith, the Kanawha County man accused of murdering Jackson County resident Cheyenne Johnson and then dumping her body in a well near Sissonville. Smith is charged with first-degree murder, concealment of a dead body, and the use of a firearm during…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Charleston City Councilman and Secretary of the Charleston Land Reuse Agency, Emmett Pepper, says he’s proud of the development opportunities their new program has created over the past 18 months. Pepper, who appeared on 580 Live with Dave Allen Tuesday morning, said they launched their New Construction Incentive Program in April 2024. He said…

HANDLEY, W.Va. — A former Kanawha County sheriff’s deputy is charged with embezzling approximately $95.000 as treasurer of the Handley Volunteer Fire Department. Robbie Evans (WVRJA) Robbie Evans, 59, was charged this week after what the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department describes as a thorough investigation. Evans allegedly used a debit card to withdraw the money from…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –A Kanawha County man is in custody following a police pursuit Tuesday evening. Matthew Stover, 39, of Eskdale has been charged with fleeing while driving under the influence and could potentially face additional traffic charges. The pursuit began when Kanawha County Deputy Nichols initiated a traffic stop at the Exxon in Marmet on…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Thousands of children and their parents came to the capital city Tuesday evening for the 19th annual Trick or Beat event. The event, organized by Charleston-based radio station 107.3 The Beat, provides a safe place for kids to trick-or-treat, enjoy pizza, and have a good time. There were two sessions: one from 6 to…

KANAWHWA COUNTY, W.Va. — One person was transported to the hospital Tuesday afternoon after a wreck on the West Virginia Turnpike. The accident was reported on I-77 North near the 78.5-mile marker in the Sharon area and involved a passenger vehicle and a semi. The crash shut down both northbound lanes, but one has since…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The trial continues for a Kanawha County man accused of murdering a Jackson County woman and dumping her body in a well near Sissonville. The second day of testimony in the trial of Michael Smith saw law enforcement, civilian, and expert witnesses take the stand on Tuesday as Smith faces charges of…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The City of Charleston’s Municipal Beautification Commission is continuing its efforts to plant 1,000 trees in the Capital City with the planting of cherry blossom trees outside the Governor’s Mansion. Members of the commission, Gov. Patrick Morrisey and first lady Denise Morrisey took part in a ceremony Tuesday morning. The commission is…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Commission has decided to move the county-wide trick-or-treat to Friday because of anticipated rainy conditions on Thursday. According to the commission, Trick-or-Treat will now be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday. The commission said in a Facebook post, “Always walk on sidewalks, and avoid walking in…

PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. –The members of the Putnam County Republicans gathered Monday evening to honor the late Charlie Kirk and to rally conservatives to action. The event, titled “Stand and Speak,” was held at the Putnam County Courthouse in Winfield. West Virginia House of Delegates member Josh Holstein, who spoke at the event, said it was…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –A high-speed chase Monday evening ended in a crash along Interstate 64 in Kanawha County. According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department, the Charleston Police Department had put out a be-on-the-lookout (BOLO) for a Ford F-250 with Michigan license plates before the crash after the vehicle came close to hitting a CPD cruiser…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A safe trick-or-treating event is making its return to the capital city. 107.3 The Beat’s 19th annual Trick or Beat event will take place Tuesday evening at GoMart Ballpark in Charleston. There will be two sessions: the first from 6 to 7 p.m., and the second from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. G Money from…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A murder trial got underway Monday in Charleston for a man accused of killing a woman and dumping her body in a Kanawha County well. Michael Smith is accused of killing Cheyenne Johnson, of Jackson County, in April 2021. Johnson, who was 35 at the time of her time, was found dead…

NITRO, W.Va. — Students from every classroom across Nitro Elementary School got to enjoy a special project Monday morning. The school held a pumpkin drop with assistance from the Nitro Fire Department’s new 100-foot ladder truck. Each class was tasked with constructing a protective case around their pumpkin. “It gets kids thinking outside the box,”…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha County man will stand trial Monday for a four-year-old murder case. Michael Wayne Smith is accused of murdering Cheyenne Johnson, of Jackson County, in 2021 and disposing her body in a well. He faces a number of charges, which include first-degree murder and concealment of a dead body. Smith most…

WINFIELD, W.Va. –Winfield Methodist Church Pastor Charlie Mays says there is an abundance of need for donations to food banks amidst the government shutdown. Mays, who was on MetroNews Midday Friday, said people are realizing that their dollars are not stretching like they used to, which is hindering them from buying extra to donate to food…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A pizza restaurant worker is in jail after Charleston police say he shot a customer through the drive-thru window. Jahtique Farmer (WVRJA) Police charged Jahtique Farmer, 20, of Charleston with malicious wounding after the Thursday night shooting at Little Ceasars at the Patrick Street Plaza. According to a criminal complaint, Farmer fired…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –One person was injured after being shot Thursday night in Charleston. The shooting was reported outside of a Little Caesars Pizza which is located near Hills Plaza a little after 8:15 p.m. According to police, a person was shot multiple times. No other information was provided. Photo: WCHS-TV

PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. –A Texas man who was accused of sexually grooming a teenager from Putnam County has now been charged. According to West Virginia State Police, Seth Boland, of Detroit, TX, has been charged with possession of child pornography and solicitation of a minor. The charges come after state police say thousands of explicit messages…

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A man was taken into custody by ICE agents Thursday in South Charleston. Kanawha County Prosecutor Debra Rusnak told MetroNews that a young woman felt like she was being watched and followed by two men while she was shopping at the TJ Maxx in South Charleston Thursday afternoon. Police were called…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Third grade students from Belle, Chesapeake, and Mary Ingles Elementary Schools in eastern Kanawha County made their way to the Clay Center in Charleston Thursday to enjoy a different form of learning science. For a third consecutive year, Arclin Amines, a chemistry-based manufacturer in Belle, hosted over 100 students at its STEM…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The West Virginia Symphony will join local bands this Saturday in Charleston to help kick off their new series, Listen Where You Live. The symphony’s Marketing Director, Amanda McDonald, and Music Director Maurice Cohn were on 580 Live with Dave Allen earlier this week to talk about the event. McDonald said the new series…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia International Yeager Airport has not had to operate without an abundance the federal workers on its staff, despite them now working without paychecks. The government shutdown has now lasted over three full weeks, and while some airports around the country are suffering due to federal workers calling off, West Virginia’s…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s going to be a busy June for leaders in Charleston, as two major championship sporting events will be in the Capital City. On Tuesday afternoon, Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin announced that the USA Gymnastics for All GymFest will be held at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center from June 25 through…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – An Ansted man will serve home confinement after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter last month. Kanawha County Circuit Judge Dave Hardy sentenced William Cobb, 74, to three years of home confinement for the killing of Billy Palmer. Judge Hardy credited Cobb with the 503 days he has already served in jail. Palmer…

HURRICANE, W.Va. –  The demand for housing in Putnam County continues to grow, and with recent announcements about projects coming to the area, businesses are already starting to pop up. One of the most significant plans underway is a development of multi-family homes on former farmland in Hurricane. The project is getting closer and closer…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The City of Charleston’s Municipal Beautification Commission is aiming to enhance the city’s beauty one tree at a time. The commission, along with city officials, held a tree-planting ceremony in front of City Hall on Monday morning to officially kick off the Appalachian Spring Project. As part of the event, they planted two trees…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – No Kings rallies around the state brought different people together with one primary objective: make their voices heard in opposition to actions taken by the Trump administration. In Charleston, the rally centered around the Abraham Lincoln statue at the state capitol as protesters heard speakers discuss what they believe to be overreach…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is set to interview a dozen applicants for the state Supreme Court seat left vacant by the passing of Justice Tim Armstead. Justice Armstead passed away on August 26, and the commission has until November 24 to interview the applicants and submit two to five names to Governor Patrick…

KANAWHA CITY, W.Va. — A year-long project begins Monday to repair the three-story headquarters of the state Department of Environmental Protection building in Charleston’s Kanawha City. Terry Fletcher The state is paying a contractor $9.7 million to replace the building’s HVAC system, repair the roof, reseal the dozens of windows in the building and fix…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Local and national officials are urging drivers to slow down and stay alert for school buses in their communities. National School Bus Safety Week begins Monday, Oct. 20, and runs through Saturday, Oct. 24. The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A man is in the hospital following a crash on I-77 in Charleston Sunday morning. According to Charleston Police, the man was entering the interstate when he lost control and struck the wall nearby to the 36th Street Bridge entrance. He was transported for evaluation. There was other information made available. The slow lane…

ELEANOR, W.Va. – Job opportunities are on display later this week in Eleanor as the Putnam County Career and Technical Center and Putnam County Development Authority partner for the Hometown Advantage Career Fair on Thursday. The event connects area employers with skilled workers looking for opportunities. Putnam County Development Authority Executive Director Morganne Tenney said it’s…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The West Virginia Division of Highways has released more lane closures as the overlay project continues on the Eugene A. Carter Memorial Bridge in Charleston. Beginning on October 20, both right lanes will be closed in both east and west from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. while concrete patching work continues. Also, during the…

SCOTT DEPOT, W.Va. — There will be no widening project on busy Teays Valley Road in Putnam County. The state Division of Highways announced Friday that it is cancelling the project after it proved to be “divisive among local residents and business owners.” Stephen Todd Rumbaugh “I have directed the West Virginia Division of Highways to…

Story by MetroNews Statewide Correspondent Brad McElhinny Kanawha Circuit Judge Richard Lindsay cut through a couple of layers of confusion to issue a verbal order denying a family’s religious exemptions claim to school vaccination requirements, with the judge concluding that the state has a compelling health interest in suppressing the spread of disease. The first…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Free healthcare returns to Charleston on Saturday, with West Virginia Health Right hosting its annual #WeCareWV Day to provide walk-in medical, dental, and vision treatment for uninsured and underinsured West Virginians. More than 150 volunteers are expected at WV Health Right’s East End Clinic to provide cost-free services. “There’s so many people that’s…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The state Public Service Commission has made a decision regarding utility poles that will support broadband expansion across the state. In a news release Wednesday, the PSC announced that it has ruled the cost of replacing ‘red-tagged’ utility poles must be covered by the pole owners. The PSC explained that red-tagged poles are those…

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The South Charleston Police Department has released the name of the driver who died in a fatal crash on Corridor G in South Charleston Wednesday morning. Charles Frye, 38, of Branchland was pronounced dead at the scene after the car he was driving slammed into a box truck around 10 a.m. Frye was…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Middle and high school students flocked to GoMart Ballpark in Charleston Thursday morning and watched their pumpkins fall 50 feet from the sky to the ground below. Students who attend the annual Capital City Pumpkin Drop put on by Bridge Valley Community and Technology College are tasked with building an enclosure from…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A trial is set to move forward in a Kanawha County murder case that has stretched for more than four years. Michael Smith appeared before Kanawha County Circuit Judge Kenneth Ballard on Thursday for a motions hearing ahead of his October 27 trial for the 2021 murder of Cheyenne Johnson. Smith faces…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Candles were lit across the nation Wednesday night to honor babies lost during pregnancy or shortly after birth. The International Wave of Light is a global event held to commemorate Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. For 24 hours, a continuous wave of light spans the earth, symbolizing love and remembrance for babies lost…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A second ‘No King’ rally is set for this Saturday in the capital city. The first rally was held in June, and more than 5 million people attended across all of the rally’s combined. The rallies are a protest against the current political climate, particularly the Trump administration. This rally, along with others in…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The YWCA Charleston unveiled a brand new, spray-painted mural to remember Katherine “Kitty” Dooley, a beloved attorney and activist in the Charleston community. Dooley, who died almost two weeks ago, practiced law in the Capitol City for over 30 years and dedicated her life to service around the community. Tyrone Scott, a…

BELLE, W.Va – A massive recreational development is a step closer to opening after a groundbreaking ceremony for the Appalachian Outlaw Trails near Belle. The trails’ owners and local leaders gathered at the future site of the welcome center on Wednesday to celebrate another step toward the project coming to fruition. “This is going to be…

Photo by Jerry Waters SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — One driver died and a second driver was seriously injured after a head-on crash Wednesday morning on Corridor G (U.S. Route 119) in South Charleston. According to South Charleston police, a driver heading north near Childress Road at around 10 a.m. went across the median and slammed…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Community members in Charleston were able to get a preview of the upcoming Terminal Development Pre-Security Project at West Virginia International Yeager Airport. Airport officials held a community open house Tuesday afternoon and evening, where attendees were shown renderings, design concepts, and planned upgrades. “This is about showing the community our upcoming plans for…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Republican Party is looking to fill the opening in the seventh Senatorial District that came open when Mike Stuart resigned. Stuart resigned last Thursday after he was confirmed as the new general counsel for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The GOP will take applications through 5…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – Numerous law enforcement agencies are getting a better place to train in Kanawha County as plans move forward for upgrades to the county’s facility located at Camp Virgil Tate. Last month, the Kanawha County Commission approved an approximately $2 million project to improve the shooting range and add additional features to the Kanawha…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –West Virginia’s newest outdoor recreation development is set to host a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday to showcase its progress. Appalachian Outlaw Trails, located in Belle, will offer 25 miles of trails for ATVs, dirt bikes, side-by-sides, and full-size vehicles as part of an effort to help transform the Upper Kanawha Valley. The development…

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. –Homecoming Week has begun at Marshall University, with a full schedule of activities leading up to Saturday’s game. “Wheel of Thunder” Week officially kicked off on Monday with the Unity Walk and Homecoming Court announcement, followed by the game Blizzard of Buck-A-Roos For the rest of the week, students and community members can enjoy…

CHARLESTON, W.Va –  With the fall season in full swing, West Virginians continue to look for things to do around the state, and tourism secretary Chelsea Ruby has a few ideas, including one that some may find a little out of the ordinary. “Folks who are looking for trip ideas, I would recommend looking for…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – With election season closing in, longtime Kanawha County Schools employee Lisa Otey is making a run for the county board of education. Otey spent 35 years in the Kanawha County school system in several roles. “I started as a preschool teacher. I was a kindergarten teacher, a librarian, a technician, a reading…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Police in Charleston are investigating an early morning shooting. A man was shot in the leg on the city’s East End. He was taken to CAMC General. The call came in at shortly before 4 a.m. Monday in the 2300 block of Washington Street East. No arrests have been made.

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –Kanawha County Schools are continuing to see growth in test scores. The Kanawha County Board of Education met last week and received a report on test scores for high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools. Superintendent Dr. Paula Potter appeared on MetroNews Midday to discuss what was presented during the meeting One area…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey, fire service leaders of the state, and families of fallen firefighters joined together Sunday afternoon outside the state cultural center to honor the lives of those who gave their lives serving West Virginia. Between the men that gave their life as a firefighter, there was a total of 125…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Highly anticipated construction is set to begin Monday night on the most heavily traveled bridge in the state. The Eugene A. Carter Bridge, which carries I-64 traffic over the Kanawha River in Charleston, will experience lane closures throughout October as Triton Construction begins repairing concrete, installing a water-resistant impermeable membrane, and adding a two-inch…

CHELYAN, W.Va. –A Kanawha County home was destroyed Friday evening after a fire broke out. According to emergency dispatchers, the blaze was reported shortly before 8 p.m. along Madison Street, which is just off Saxton Street. When crews arrived the house was fully engulfed in flames. Two people inside the home were able to get out…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – State lawmakers looking to increase regulations on nicotine vaping products got a look inside the industry and West Virginia’s enforcement of current regulations during interim committee meetings earlier this week. A panel discussion held before the legislature’s Joint Committee on Health shed light on issues like underage use of vapes, the sale…

ELK CITY, W.Va. –OktoberWest, the state’s largest, and only, German Oktoberfest and craft beer festival, is set to take place this Saturday. The festival, coordinated by Charleston Urban Works, is now in its 17th year. Charleston Urban Works Executive Director Ric Cavender and Event Coordinator Lauren Hatcher appeared on 580 Live with Dave Allen on Wednesday…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – The stakes for April’s University of Charleston Marathon just increased. The university, along with the city of Charleston and the Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau, announced Thursday that the marathon gained certified status with USA Track and Field, meaning that it serves as a qualifier for major races like the Boston, New…

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. –Marshall University President Brad Smith told the university’s Board of Governors that the school has seen a significant increase in enrollment for the third consecutive year. “We’re just up over 20% percent over the past three years, having reversed more than a decade plus decline,” Smith said during the board’s meeting Wednesday afternoon. Smith…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –Some new rules are coming to the Shawnee Sports Complex in Dunbar. The Kanawha County Commission voted to approve rules aimed at enhancing the facility’s safety and curbing disruptive or violent behavior. Commission President Ben Salango said there have been a few recent incidents involving rowdy parents. “We’ve had some parents who got…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A Sissonville man who was convicted of raping a child received the maximum prison sentence Wednesday. Nicholas Quade, 25, was sentenced to 60 to 185 years in prison by Kanawha County Circuit Court Judge Tera Salango. In August, Quade pleaded guilty to five charges, which included first-degree sexual assault, sexual abuse by a parent,…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – A Charleston teenager will spend the rest of his life in prison, with the possibility of parole, after being sentenced for the murder of tobacco store clerk Caden Martin. Barack Williams, 15, received the automatic sentence of life in prison with mercy, meaning he will be resentenced when he turns 18 and is…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Senator Mike Stuart has resigned his seat in the state Senate. Mike Stuart Stuart’s resignation will take effect Thursday morning after he was confirmed Tuesday by the U.S. Senate to be the next general counsel for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services after being nominated by President Donald Trump. Stuart, R-Kanawha,…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha County jury found a man not guilty Wednesday in connection with a gun fight near the Shawnee Sports Complex last year. Kaden Bowman (WVRJA) Kaden Bowman was charged with two counts of wanton endangerment with a firearm. The jury found him not guilty on both charges. The 12-member panel deliberated…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — FestivFALL, the annual celebration of art and culture in Charleston, is underway. FestivFALL is fall version of FestivALL that happens every summer. FestivALL Executive Director Zack Harold said FestivFALL takes advantage of the time of year joined with the talent in the area. “The tagline of our organization is ‘A City Becomes…

ROCK CREEK, W.Va. — A woman is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Boone County. State police said Charity Holstein, 39, died Tuesday afternoon after losing control of the car she was driving in the Rock Creek area. Troopers said the car left the highway and was on its side in a creek when emergency personnel…

HURRICANE, W.Va. –Some broadband expansion is coming to the Teays Valley area. Comcast announced Tuesday they will be connecting more than 7,500 new homes and businesses to high-speed symmetrical internet with Xfinity. This expansion includes Hurricane and Scot Depot. Hurricane residents will see more than 5,000 homes and businesses connect with the first addresses serviceable in…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – The trial continues for Kaden Bowman, the man accused of participating in a shootout near the Shawnee Sports Complex last year that left hundreds of people inside the park fleeing for safety. Bowman is charged with wanton endangerment involving the use of a firearm. Beginning the second day of testimony, the state…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –The Kanawha County Board of Education voted Monday to approve the purchase of new security cameras for special-needs classrooms within its schools. Board members approved a $541,228 purchase agreement with Advantage Technology for security cameras, sensors, and licenses. These cameras are in addition to those the board approved for purchase in May for…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Charleston City Council voted Monday night to amend the municipal code regarding exemptions to the municipal business and occupation tax. The B&O Tax is imposed on any person engaging in or continuing business within the City of Charleston. The updated code now exempts businesses with less than $2,500 in annual gross income, as well…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – The trial is underway for one of the men charged in connection with a 2024 shooting near the Shawnee Sports Complex in Dunbar that left families fleeing in fear. Kaden Bowman appeared before Kanawha County Circuit Judge Maryclaire Akers on Monday, charged with wanton endangerment involving a firearm after he allegedly was part…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — City council is expected to give approval Monday night for an additional $800,000 to go to the city’s CARE team. “For good reason we’re doing that,” Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin said Monday on 580Live with Dave Allen. “To make sure the CARE team is funded.” CARE, which stands for Coordinated Addiction…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A pick-up truck rear-ended a KRT bus on MacCorkle Avenue in South Charleston Monday morning. The collision happened in the slow lane, eastbound near the Sheetz convenience store at around 10:20 a.m. There were injuries reported. South Charleston police are investigating.

MADISON, W.Va. — A 28-year-old woman is dead after being struck by a car in Boone County. State police troopers said Kaitlyn Gilliam died from the injuries she suffered Saturday morning on Pond Fork Road near Madison. Troopers said witnesses told them Gilliam ran into the road shortly before the collision. The driver has not…

HUNTINGTON, W.Va – Doctors and health departments around the state are pleased to see the West Virginia Department of Health’s annual respiratory vaccine guidelines released as healthcare providers try to advise patients on what they do and don’t need. Cabell-Huntington Health Department Physician Director Dr. Michael Kilkenny said before the guidelines came out, it had been…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Beloved attorney, civil rights activist, and West Virginia native Katherine ‘Kitty’ Dooley has died. Dooley was born in Fairmont and graduated from Marshall University in 1980 before serving in the U.S. Army as a Second Lieutenant. After leaving the Army, she earned her law degree from the WVU College of Law. She practiced law…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A Charleston teenager who is accused in connection with a deadly gas station shooting entering a not guilty plea in court on Friday morning. Jacob Fields, 18, pleaded not guilty to the murder of Tiffany Clorenia Adkins, 42, of Marmet. Fields was arrested and charged with murder two days after Adkins was shot in…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Over a dozen Marshall alumni were joined by university officials Thursday evening at the Ruffner House in Charleston for the official launch of the Kanawha Valley Alumni Chapter. Chapter President Melanie Pagliaro said the group has been meeting quietly for over a year, but they just hadn’t held a formal launch event until now.…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – West Virginians wanting to head to the Sunshine State can do so from Yeager International Airport starting this Friday as Breeze Airways launches service to Tampa. It’s an exciting development for CRW, and chief marketing officer Paige Withrow said they heard what the community wanted and put it into action. “We’ve seen a…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – Longtime West Virginia Board of Education member Debra Sullivan’s time on the board is finished, as she took part in her final meeting before retirement on Wednesday. Sullivan reflected on her time with the board and said her convictions never changed. “When I was appointed to this board in 2017, I knew…

Story by Chris Lawrence GLASGOW, W.Va. — A tragic shooting has claimed the life of a 19-year-old man in Kanawha County. The incident happened early this morning at a home in Glasgow. Deputies were dispatched to the scene at 12:13 a.m. Witnesses tell Kanawha County deputies the victim thought the gun was unloaded, put it to his…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Dozens gathered Wednesday evening for Capitol Market’s annual fundraiser, the Market Mixer. Interim Executive Director Candace Nelson said they have been hosting the event for almost 30 years to gain support, celebrate fall, and highlight everything the market has to offer. Nelson said the Mixer is about supporting the nonprofit to ensure it can…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –The West Side Volunteer Fire Department was part of a major rescue on Wednesday, helping to save a cow that was stuck in the mud at the Coal River in Tornado. Fire Chief Chris Schilling appeared on MetroNews Midday to discuss the situation and explain what steps were taken to ensure the cow…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Purple pinwheels are lined outside the Kanawha County public safety building to bring awareness and hopefully prevent domestic abuse in the county. “Domestic violence affects every community. It doesn’t just affect the communities who are in poverty. It affects all communities regardless of age, income, or background,” said Kanawha County prosecutor Debra…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A third woman has filed suit against a former Kanawha County court bailiff in Charleston. Cass Close, 54, was arrested in late July after a woman who was a detainee accused Close of sexually assaulting her on the 7th floor of the Kanawha County Judicial Annex Courthouse earlier in the month. The…

WASHINGTON, DC – The federal government shutdown brings uncertainty to the West Virginia National Guard, as service members don’t know when their next paycheck is coming. Retired West Virginia National Guard Adjutant General Bill Crane is concerned about what that means for guardsmen’s families. “The first thing I think about is the families behind the soldiers…

ELEANOR, W.Va – As it begins to expand, nVent Electric in Putnam County is hosting a job fair this Thursday as it looks to make more than 100 additions to its workforce. nVent constructs buildings to be used for backup power at data centers, and facility controller Andrew Metz said that they need to expand to…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Division of Highways has awarded a $6.67 million contract to extend the life of the Eugene A. Carter Bridge deck. The contract was awarded to Triton Construction. The DOH said earlier in the month that it accepted bids for the project. Workers will put down a protective membrane and will then…

ELEANOR, W.Va. — A manufacturing facility in Putnam County is expanding its operations to help run data centers across the country. nVent Electric develops large outdoor buildings that ensure power inside a data center never goes out. The buildings developed in Eleanor are shipped out to several different states. “If the power goes down in…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program is urging drivers to pay attention and slow down for pedestrians with October’s Pedestrian Safety Month right around the corner. Pedestrian Safety Month is organized in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is meant to highlight the importance of awareness on the roads.…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – The Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences is becoming more accessible thanks to a new partnership with the West Virginia Department of Human Services and the Department of Health. Starting October 5, SNAP and WIC benefit recipients receive $2 admission to the Clay Center on the first Sunday of every month,…

CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. –There was a heavy police presence at Altizer Elementary School in Huntington on Monday following a threat of violence made against a student. Keith Thomas, Cabell County Schools Director of Health, Wellness, and Student Support, said they were made aware of the threat by an individual and only confirmed it on Monday morning.…

CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. –A South Charleston police officer is facing charges after being arrested in Cabell County on allegations of domestic violence. Matthew Ripley, 31, has been charged with five counts of domestic assault and five counts of domestic battery, according to a criminal complaint from Cabell County Magistrate Court. The criminal complaint stated that police…

BELLE, W.Va – The fate of Belle Police Chief Robert Glenn is in the town council’s hands after the civil service commission ruled to uphold Mayor David Fletcher’s recommendation to terminate Glenn in a hearing on Monday. Glenn has been on administrative leave since April after an investigation by the West Virginia Commission on Special…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha Regional Transportation Authority will be going further with its on demand service, KRTplus. KRTplus, which was started last year, gives riders the ability to get online or call the KRT office and schedule a ride on a micro transit vehicle. The service was created when KRT made the decision to…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Vandalia Health CAMC Women and Children’s Hospital took time Sunday to celebrate the families that battled for weeks and months following a premature birth or other complications. Each year, the hospital hosts a NICU grad party. This year, the CAMC staff brought in a petting zoo, stuffed animals, balloon art and other…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –The Kanawha County Commission recently approved a grant for a new restaurant in Sissonville. On Thursday, commission members voted to award a $10,000 grant to Daniel Bowles of Dirty Boyz Bar and Grill. The grant comes from the Upper Kanawha Business Assistance Program, which offers forgivable loans to small businesses with 25 or…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The YWCA Sojourner’s Shelter for Women and Families has been in dire need of repairs, and the city is of Charleston has answered the bell. The facility, which sits on Washington Street, has seen water issues from internal plumbing problems and an outdated roof. The leaking over time led to some mold…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –A Kanawha County grand jury has handed down dozens of indictments Friday with two of cases involving two Charleston teenagers. Jacob Isaah Fields, 18, was indicted on charges of first-degree murder, wanton endangerment and use or presentment of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Fields allegedly shot and killed Tiffany Adkins,…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The City of Charleston is getting a vibrant splash of color with a new mural. The city’s Office of Public Art was able to connect with American muralist, fine artist, and West Virginia native Patch Whiskey, inviting him to bring his colorful, whimsical characters to the capital city. Jeff Pierson, Director of the Office…

INSTITUTE, W.Va – West Virginia State University is looking toward the future with the public launch of its “State of Tomorrow” capital campaign on Friday. In its 135th year, the university is pursuing its boldest goal yet with eyes toward $25 million in fundraising for several initiatives. WVSU President Ericke Cage believes this move signals a…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Volunteers from across the state will be gathering Saturday for the annual Adopt-A-Highway Fall Statewide Cleanup. The program is Co-sponsored by the WVDEP and the state Division of Highways and is administrated by the WVDEP’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP). The event aims to bring together volunteers, to help improve the state’s environment by…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – A Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office cruiser was towed from the scene of an accident Wednesday night after a chain-reaction crash led to it being struck along the side of I-79. Deputies were already in the area directing traffic after another crash around 8 pm, and when a car slowed down going through the…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – After historic drought conditions a year ago, dry weather around the state drew the attention of Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt in recent weeks, and he believes this week’s rain could help turn the tide. He says the US Drought Monitor doesn’t show promising results, but data involving this week’s rain isn’t included. “The…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –The Kanawha County law enforcement training facility is set to receive significant upgrades. The County Commission voted Thursday afternoon to move forward with the roughly $2 million project. Kanawha County Sheriff Joey Crawford gave a presentation before the commission voted. Crawford said parts of the shooting range are dangerous due to a slip,…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The West Virginia Department of Human Services say they are making significant progress to ensure they stabilize the state’s child welfare workforce. According to a release, vacancies and turnover rates for Child Protective Services (CPS) and Youth Services are showing notable declines in 2025. When the new administration took over including Cabinet Secretary Alex…

NITRO, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Transportation has announced scheduled lane closures on Interstate 64 in Nitro as part of road work. The work will take place each night from Thursday to Monday on westbound lanes from mile marker 45.5 to mile marker 44. The work will be done from 8 p.m. to…

HURRICANE, W.Va. — The old Hurricane Fire Department building will soon be home to live music for the growing town. The building, which sits on Hurricane’s Main Street right across from a host of local businesses, was replaced by a brand-new, larger fire building near the town’s pickleball courts and youth football fields close to…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Commission will vote Thursday on a roughly $2 million project to re-do the county’s law enforcement training center. The center, which sits on Camp Virgil Tate in Sissonville, is in rough shape according to Commission President Ben Salango. “Right now, the shooting range is in disrepair. In fact, I…

ORLANDO, FL – Tributes around college football continue to pour out in memory of Charleston native Shawn Clark, the UCF offensive line coach and former Appalachian State head coach, who died Sunday night after nearly two weeks in the hospital after a medical emergency. Both WVU head coach Rich Rodriguez and Marshall head coach Tony Gibson…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – New West Virginia University president Michael T. Benson’s tour around the state continues toward his goal of reaching all 55 counties by the end of 2026 with stops in Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, and Mingo Counties this week. As part of his travels south from Morgantown, Benson stopped at George Washington High School in…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a female Charleston Police Officer against the City of Charleston and three of her male supervisors. The lawsuit, which was filed in Kanawha County Circuit Court on September 19, is on behalf of Allison Brown. In the lawsuit it alleges sexual harassment and retaliation. The City…

PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. –A former Putnam County bus driver who was involved in a crash while 28 students were on board pleaded guilty Tuesday to one misdemeanor charge. Amy Allen pled guilty to one count of reckless driving causing serious bodily injury in the April 2024 incident. She was previously indicted and charged with 51 counts…

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 – This week’s rain is a welcome sight in the West Virginia Division of Forestry offices, as concerns began to develop with many areas of the state experiencing drought conditions recently. While the state’s statutory fire season does not begin until October 1, state forester Jeremy Jones is relieved to see some precipitation this…

SOPHIA, W.Va – A southern West Virginia power company is disputing the claims that led to a call for investigation by the Public Service Commission. Black Diamond Power filed its response to the PSC Monday, attempting to refute a number of claims of questionable practices by the company. The letter recognized an increase of informal…

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. –The State Supreme Court of Appeals will reconvene Tuesday on Marshall University’s campus to hear oral arguments in three cases. This is part of the university’s Court on Campus program, which is presented by the John Deaver Drinko Academy and the Simon Perry Center for Constitutional Democracy. Approximately 200 high schools’ students from Huntington…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –There’s now a new member on the Kanawha County Board of Education. The vacancy was filled nearly a week after board member Tracy White resigned, citing personal reasons. White joined the board in 2018 and served two terms. After their LSIC meeting at George Washington High School, board members went into executive session…

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…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – A Kanawha County Circuit judge ruled in favor of the women suing the West Virginia State Police last week, ruling that the videotaping of each individual using a hidden camera constitutes a separate offense for the purpose of insurance policy limits. The decision by Judge Kenneth Ballard means that the potential insurance payouts…

MULLENS, W.Va – Mediation has been rejected in a dispute between the Wyoming County Board of Education and Black Diamond Power over the costs to initiate power at the county’s new school that is currently under construction. A notice of mediation between the parties, which also include the city of Mullens on the side of the…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Board of Education meets tonight at George Washington High School and plans to fill a vacancy on the school board. Board member Tracy White resigned last week citing personal issues. White, had served near two terms on the board, said her family was preparing to go through another storm.…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha County School Board has approved a property agreement with the state Division of Highways that will allow the DOH to replace the School Street Bridge in Charleston adjacent to Chandler Academy. Kanawha County Schools Director of Facilities Andrew Crawford said the bridge hasn’t been structurally sound for several years and…

DUNBAR, W.Va. — Mayor Scott Elliott says he’s pleased a large retail space has been filled. Elliott said a Dollar Tree has opened up in the place where Joann Fabric’s used to be in Fletcher’s Square adjacent to the Dunbar Plaza. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held last week, Elliott said. “It is the largest…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A student from Cabell County was announced as the grand prize winner for the 2025 SMART529 ‘When I Grow Up’ essay contest during a special recognition ceremony Friday at the Culture Center in Charleston. Cora Neace, a first-grade student at Ona Elementary School, won the $5,000 grand prize. The contest requires the students to…

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…

UPDATE: Charleston Police announced Friday afternoon that officers have made an arrest in connection to the 35 overdoses reported in the city from Wednesday night/Thursday morning. Anton Marcel Jeffries, 31, of Akron, Ohio, was arrested and charged with intent to deliver fentanyl. According to Charleston Deputy Police Chief Jason Webb, Jeffries was just recently released…

DUNBAR, W.Va – Dunbar residents and even natives who have moved away are set to converge on the town’s 12th Street Plaza on Friday for the town’s annual Fall Festival. Dunbar Mayor Scott Elliott is excited because he says that the event turns into a community homecoming. “They come back just for this, and I call…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – A marquee event for West Virginia football fans and alumni hits Charleston on Saturday with Mountaineers Night Out, a WVU tailgate turned fundraiser centered around the game against Kansas. Organizer Jim Strawn said the event is bringing gold and blue supporters together for some fun and some good causes. “We’re going to…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Several thousand people gathered outside the state Capitol Thursday night to honor and remember conservative activist and commentator Charlie Kirk. Kirk, 31, was assassinated last week on the campus of Utah Valley University while hosting one of his “Prove Me Wrong” tables. He co-founded Turning Point USA, a nonprofit that advocates for conservative…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –Kanawha County Board of Education are now accepting applications to fill a vacant spot on the board. Board member Tracy White announced her resignation earlier this week during a meeting at Nitro High School. White had been on the board since 2018. Board president Ric Cavender acknowledged White her service to the board.…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –The new Kanawha County elementary school, which will house students from four consolidated schools, now officially has a name. On Thursday, during the Kanawha County Board of Education meeting, members voted unanimously to name the school Country Roads Elementary. The new school will serve students from Belle Elementary, Mary Ingles Elementary, Malden Elementary,…

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…

Authorities in Charleston report nearly three dozen drug overdose cases in less than 24 hours in the Capital City that may have been caused by what’s called the zombie drug. Matthew Sutton The city’s Chief of Staff Matt Sutton said most of the overdoses came Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. He said it was…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charges have been dismissed against a Kanawha County substitute teacher accused of abusing a non-verbal child. Willie Lee Washington (WVDCR) Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney Debra Rusnak filed a motion to dismiss charges against Willie Washington, 54, of St. Albans, who was accused of grabbing the Dunbar Primary School student “under the chin roughly”…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – Former West Virginia State Police superintendent Jan Cahill’s lawsuit against the state has been dismissed by a Kanawha County Circuit judge. Cahill resigned as superintendent in March 2023 and filed the suit in April of this year, alleging he was forced to step down by members of then-Governor Jim Justice’s administration as…

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.…

Nucor has already hired 350 workers at its sprawling steel plant under construction in the Mason County community of Apple Grove. Johnny Jacobs Nucor West Virginia Vice President and General Manager Johnny Jacobs said Wednesday on MetroNews “Talkline” the hiring is set to take another turn in a few months. “We’re hiring,” Jacobs said. “We…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – The United Way of Central West Virginia’s annual Day of Caring brings thousands of volunteers together for local service projects, and this year’s event holds a special meaning as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. United Way president Margaret O’Neal beamed with excitement as things kicked off on Wednesday. “You can see great companies…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A longtime member of the Kanawha County Board of Education has announced her resignation. Tracy White has been on the board since 2018. She was a two-term member. White said in a post on Facebook the decision didn’t come lightly and wasn’t made in haste. She says her family needs her as…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –More than 1,000 volunteers from across Central West Virginia will come together Wednesday to help celebrate 20th anniversary of United Way’s Day of Caring. Day of Caring was officially launched in 2005 and has quickly become one of the largest single-day volunteer events in the state. It has brought together thousands of people to…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –State Treasurer Larry Pack unveiled Tuesday a redesign of the Get a Life financial education budget activity for middle school students, and he also gave out the first ever Get a Life Community Volunteer Award to the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce. “After 20 years, we are excited to breathe new life into this…

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.…

SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va – The Mountain Valley Pipeline is asking the state Intermediate Court of Appeals to remand its case against protesters who allegedly obstructed construction back to circuit court in Summers County. Two lawsuits filed by MVP were initially dismissed in circuit court, and the two sides argued their positions before Judges Charles O. Lorensen, Daniel…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – Addiction treatment is expanding in downtown Charleston as the Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home announced plans to convert a building adjacent to its current facility into apartments for men in its program. According to KVFH, nearly 1300 applicants have been turned away over the last five years due to lack of space, and this…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Updates are coming to city-owned parking garages and various fire stations throughout Charleston. During Monday’s City Council meeting, members approved a $2,493,986 contract with Buckeye Construction and Restoration to perform repairs on the city’s six parking garages. Finance Committee Chair and Council Member Joseph Jenkins told the council that this will be done in…

CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. –High school students in Cabell County who attend the Career Technology Center will soon have a new facility for their classes. Members of the State Board of Education, local board, and students came together Monday afternoon to get a sneak peek inside the new Woody Williams Center for Advanced Learning and Careers. The…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – A former daycare worker convicted of child abuse is going behind bars. Amber Seiler, 30, was sentenced to one to five years in prison by Kanawha County Circuit Judge Kenneth Ballard on Monday after she entered a Kennedy plea for one felony count of battery and assault of a disabled child. A…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –Employees in Kanawha County will soon be receiving a pay raise. The County Commission, during its recent meeting, approved a 6% pay raise for employees. Commission President Ben Salango said employees hadn’t recieved a pay raise since 2022. He said employees deserve it. “I certainly think our employees deserve it, we have some…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Members of West Virginia’s congressional delegation insist there’s no chance of the government shutting down, even as Democratic lawmakers threaten to close it at the end of the month without concessions by Republicans. US Senator Jim Justice is adamant that ultimately, neither party wants to be responsible for a shutdown. “At the end…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – Country music superstar Jason Aldean is coming to the Mountain State this winter, bringing his “Full Throttle” tour to the Charleston Coliseum. Charleston is one of nine cities Aldean announced would be added to the tour on Friday with supporting acts including Nate Smith, Lanie Gardner, and Dee Jay Silver. Aldean, the…

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…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Highways announced Tuesday that it has accepted bids for a project to extend the life of the bridge deck on the Eugene A. Carter Memorial Bridge. The bridge, which is the most traveled in West Virginia, has a bridge deck that is well past its prime. On…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – Kanawha County Circuit Judge Kenneth Ballard is called on to interpret the state of West Virginia’s insurance policy in relation to the ongoing lawsuit involving more than 80 women who say they were recorded using a hidden camera inside the women’s locker room at the State Police Academy. A hearing was held…

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A person died after being struck by a train Tuesday afternoon in South Charleston. Authorities said the collision occurred in the area of Chestnut Street and McClung Street at shortly after noon. The Chestnut Street crossing was expected to be closed for a period of time as part of the investigation.…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The University of Charleston has announced that former First Lady Dr. Janet Welch died on Saturday at the age of 88. Welch, a Sissonville native, served as the first lady from 1989 until 2018 while her husband, Dr. Ed Welch, led the university. Welch was known as a staple in the community…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Founder of Taylor Books, a bookstore in downtown Charleston, has died. Ann Saville, 90, died at midnight on Monday, six days before her 91st birthday. Saville’s son said she passed away after an extended illness. Saville was born in 1934 in southeast London, England and grew up with four brothers. Her and her husband…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s been less than three days since out-of-state residents have been able to apply to live in West Virginia’s capitol city through the Ascend program, but there’s already dozens across the country chomping at the bid to be selected. “We announced this at one o’clock on Friday. Since Friday, there’s been 100…

DUNBAR, W.Va. — A Kanawha County teacher is facing charges after allegedly abusing a non-verbal child a Dunbar Primary School classroom. According to a criminal complaint, Willie Lee Washington, 54, of St. Albans, has been charged with battery and assault of a disabled child. Washington was a substitute teacher working in a first-grade special needs…

CHARLESTON, W.Va –  Barack Williams could spend life behind bars after a jury found the 15-year-old guilty of felony murder in connection with the 2024 robbery that left Caden Martin, a 19-year-old clerk at a vape shop in Charleston, dead. Williams, who was tried as an adult, sat before Kanawha County Circuit Judge Maryclaire Akers…

DUNBAR, W.Va. — A 17-year-old is in critical condition after what an incident that deputies are calling a murder-attempted suicide. According to a release from the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to assist the Dunbar Police Department with a homicide investigation at around five o’clock Sunday morning. Deputies and detectives arrived at the…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – The fate of Barack Williams, the teenager charged with felony murder in connection with a robbery that left Caden Martin, a Charleston tobacco store clerk, dead last year, is in the hands of the jury. Kanawha County Circuit Judge Maryclaire Akers turned the case over to the jury following the conclusion of…

CLENDENIN, W.Va. –Nine years after devastating floodwaters hit Clendenin, residents finally have a grocery store, allowing them to shop without leaving town limits. A Save-a-Lot store has opened in the former Smith’s Foodfair building, which was devastated by flooding in 2016. Local leaders and Houchens Food Group, the company that owns and operates the store, held…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — Two people were taken to the hospital after being struck by vehicles minutes apart on Friday night. Dispatchers received a call for the first incident just after 9:20 p.m. The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office says a man and a child were walking along Swans Lane and Winfield Road in West Side.…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s capital city has been selected as the sixth location for the remote work program, Ascend West Virginia. Ascend WV was founded by Marshall University President Brad Smith and his wife Alys Smith in October 2021 within West Virginia University Outdoor Economic Collaborative. The program aims to attract those outside of…

NITRO, W.Va. — Boomtown Day, Nitro’s annual homecoming, is Saturday. “Everyone in the city always looked forward to Boomtown Day and I enjoy catching up with friends from out of town,” Nitro Mayor Dave Casebolt said. “The event provides fun for everyone throughout the day.” Things get started with the parade at 10 a.m. “It…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – A jury is set to decide the fate of Barack Williams, the 15-year-old charged with felony murder in connection with the robbery that left Charleston tobacco store clerk Caden Martin dead. Both the prosecution and defense rested their cases after the final witnesses took the stand, with Williams choosing not to testify. Judge…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A 19-year-old Charleston woman is being treated for a gunshot wound to the back after she was shot late Thursday night on the city’s west side. Charleston Police said Kayleigha Newhouse told them she was inside her home in the 300 block of Beuhring Ave at just before 11:30 Thursday night when…

INSTITUTE, W.Va. –West Virginia State University announced Thursday that The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation has gifted the university $1 million to support its new Purdy School of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources. This donation is the largest in the foundation’s history. This is one of many donations the foundation has made to the university over the…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – Testimony is underway in the trial of Barack Williams, the teenager charged with first-degree murder and first-degree robbery in the incident that resulted in the shooting death of tobacco store clerk Caden Martin. Martin was shot and killed during the robbery by Bre’juan Williams-Hampton, the other teenager charged in the case who…

State Senator Mike Stuart is a step away from being the top attorney for U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after a vote Thursday from the U.S. Senate Finance Committee. Mike Stuart The committee voted 14-13, along party lines, to forward Stuart’s name to the full Senate for a confirmation vote. He testified before the…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –Kanawha Valley Tourism, formerly known as the Central West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau, is continuing its rebranding efforts by revamping its logo, updating its website, and introducing a new tagline. During their meeting Wednesday afternoon, they heard pitches from five different firms on how they would create a new website. The companies…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The City of Charleston is taking steps to make residents feel safer in city-owned property. On Tuesday, Charleston city council members approved a $250,000 contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. to purchase and install nine cameras in city parks. “This will modernize our parks and protect the investment that we’ve had,” Matt Sutton,…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – Jury selection is underway ahead of the trial of a teenager indicted in a 2024 Charleston robbery turned deadly. Barack Williams, 15, appeared before Kanawha County Circuit Judge Maryclaire Akers Wednesday and faces charges of first-degree murder and first-degree robbery for the January 30, 2024, incident that occurred at the Tobacco and…

GLASGOW, W.Va. — The name of the man killed in a Tuesday afternoon crash in eastern Kanawha County has been released. Kanawha County deputies said Marvin James Smith Jr., 50, of Rand, died in the single vehicle wreck on U.S. Route 60 near Glasgow. “The crash occurred when the Jeep Grand Cherokee Smith was operating…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Family and friends gathered Tuesday evening to honor the late West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Justice Tim Armstead. A visitation and funeral service were held in the House of Delegates Chamber, where speakers shared memories of Armstead and reflected on the man he was. Armstead, 60, passed away on August 26 after a…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A pickup truck that caught on fire Tuesday afternoon has caused major delays in Charleston. The pickup was reportedly on fire near mile marker 57 on I-64 West in between the Oakwood Road and Montrose Drive exits. Traffic is currently backed up to the area of the Eugene A. Carter Bridge. Traffic…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –A person is dead following a one-vehicle crash in Kanawha County on U.S. 60 Tuesday. The WV DOH said that all current and opposite westbound lanes are closed. The crash occurred near 6719 E. Dupont Avenue in the Glasgow area. According to Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office they believe it may have been a…

POCA, W.Va. — The body of a missing man has been found in Putnam County. 74-year-old James “Jimbo” Davis was reported missing from his residence on Black Trail Road in Poca on Monday night. His body was located along Heizer Creek Tuesday afternoon. Reports say Davis suffered from dementia and was partially blind.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Matt Sutton, chief of staff for Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin, says the city is having good conversations with the owner of the Town Center Mall property and what the future will hold for the large space. “We do have some conversations and some positive momentum going as it relates to the…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – A growing Charleston tradition returns next month when FestivFALL descends on the city to bring arts, music, dance, and culture to downtown from October 8 to 12. FestivFALL is an extension of Charleston’s annual FestivALL, the annual summer arts festival that launched in 2005. Zack Harold took office as FestivALL’s executive director last…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –State Supreme Court Justice Tim Armstead will be remembered Tuesday during a public funeral service in the House of Delegates Chamber. A visitation service will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for Armstead, 60, who died on August 26 following a battle with cancer. The funeral service will follow at 6 p.m.…

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va – Leaders across the state continue to take stock of healthcare’s future in West Virginia as they await changes to Medicaid following the passage of the One Great Big Beautiful Bill Act. That includes Vandalia Health president and CEO Dave Ramsey, who oversees not only one of the state’s largest healthcare…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A storage building was damaged in a Monday morning fire at Haddad Riverfront Park in Charleston. The fire was reported at 8:15 a.m. There was a lot of smoke. Charleston firefighters were on the scene quickly and put out the fire. There were no reports of injuries. Photo courtesy Jerry Waters

PINCH, W.Va. — Four people escaped a burning house unharmed Monday morning in Kanawha County. The blaze was reported at 3:30 a.m. on Little Sandy Road in the Pinch area. The fire apparently began in a shed. It damaged the shed, the house and a car. An investigation into the blaze is underway. Photo courtesy WCHS-TV

WHITE SULPHUR SPRING, W.Va – As employment rates decline in West Virginia, the healthcare field continues to grow as one of the most significant sources of jobs in the state. Vandalia Health has become one of the state’s largest employers, and its leadership understands how important it is to serve West Virginians. “In the last 14…

LEON, W.Va. — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that one person died after a Saturday ATV crash. The accident was reported in the Leon part of Mason County Saturday afternoon. State Police is handling the investigation.  

RACINE, W.Va. –The United Mine Workers of America is gearing up for its 87th Labor Day Picnic on Monday. UMWA District 17 Vice President Brian Lacy said during a recent appearance on MetroNews Midday that the picnic will be held at John Slack Memorial Park in Racine, located on Coal River Road. Lacy said the event…

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va – Marshall University president Brad Smith knows a little something about data centers and believes West Virginia needs to find ways to attract their business to the state. “It’s all in the cloud now. You have everything with WiFi and wearables, and you’ve got smartphones, and you have Ray-Ban sunglasses with…

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Division of Highways says all of the cones are up and the Jefferson Road 5-lane widening project in South Charleston is done. All lanes are open from Corridor G (U.S. Route 119) to MacCorkle Avenue (U.S. Route 60) –including on the overpass. DOH-hired contractor Kokosing Construction completed the final…

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. –More than 30,000 people will pack into Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Saturday to see country music artist Zach Bryan. Bryan, an Oklahoma native, self-produced two albums before signing with Warner Records to release his third album, American Heartbreak. Some of his songs include, “Something in the Orange,” “Heading South,” “I Remember…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Public Service Commission has turned down more than half of Appalachian Power Company’s request for a $250.5 million base rate increase. The PSC approved $76.1 million in an order issued late Thursday and at the same time told the utility it cannot collect the increase through traditional means. “The companies…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A local soup kitchen in Charleston is set to end one of its services on Friday. Manna Meal, which has been serving meals to Charleston residents for nearly 50 years, will stop serving breakfast in an effort to preserve its ability to continue serving lunch. The non-profit sent out a release last Friday, calling…

SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. –A campground in Summersville is set to be temporarily closed for three weeks for the beginning of Gauley Season. The National Park Service announced that the Tailwaters Campground in Gauley River National Recreation Area, which is located below Summersville Dam on the upper Gauley, will be closed beginning Tuesday, September 2. The park is…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The public funeral service for state Supreme Court Justice Tim Armstead will take place in the House of Delegates Chamber next Tuesday. Armstead died Tuesday of cancer. He was 60-years-old. Armstead, who served 20 years in the House, will be remembered in visitation services from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The service…

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va – Health services continue to grow in the Kanawha Valley and around the region as Vandalia Health’s offerings are set to expand in the near future. Vandalia Health president and CEO Dave Ramsey addressed what’s in store at the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Business Summit on Thursday, with facilities within…

CHELYAN, W.Va. — Southbound traffic stalled on the West Virginia Turnpike Thursday morning in Kanawha County when a tractor-trailer caught on fire near the Chelyan toll plaza. The fire was reported at before 10 a.m. and southbound quickly backed up for a few miles close to the Marmet exit. Southbound traffic was moving again by…

Story by Daniel Woods CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Renovations to the terminal at Yeager International Airport are poised to move forward after the Central West Virginia Regional Airport Authority’s board voted to award a $5.5 million construction contract to Grae-Con Construction, Inc. Paige Withrow At its meeting Wednesday, the board accepted Grae-Con’s bid for the project that…

WINFIELD, W.Va. –Several major housing projects are currently underway in Winfield. Winfield’s Mayor Randy Barrett discussed the ongoing housing projects on 580 Live with Dave Allen Wednesday morning. Barrett said that one developer is currently building 61 three-bedroom, 1,400-square-foot duplexes across from Winfield’s Dairy Freeze. He said that they have the foundation poured and are putting…

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Several people were injured in a five-car pileup in South Charleston Wednesday evening. The incident was reported around 7:15 p.m. South Charleston Fire Department said it started out as a rear-end collision but then resulted in a chain reaction which caused the pileup. Seven people were taken to the hospital, with one…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Two bridges in downtown Charleston were among 12 construction projects awarded recently by the West Virginia Division of Highways. The DOH awarded a contract for $3,679,110.50 to Freyssinet Inc, to rehabilitate the bridges that go over the Elk River, Quarrier Street and Virginia Street. The funding for the project was made possible by the…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –Kanawha County Schools Superintendent Dr. Paula Potter says she is proud of the collaboration that has helped reduce chronic absenteeism across the district. The Kanawha County board of education received an update on the district’s chronic absenteeism rate during its meeting last Thursday. Director of Attendance and Social Services Kim Legg told board…

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Students at West Virginia State University can now receive a bachelor’s degree in the field of cybersecurity. The university was officially approved to offer cybersecurity as a major last week. Previously, students at WVSU could only minor in cybersecurity. WVSU Cybersecurity Center Director Dr. Ali Al-Sinayyid says students will be taught about…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –Arclin, a chemical plant in Belle, hosted one of its two open houses on Friday evening. The open houses aim to ensure that residents understand the importance of emergency preparedness. The first was held at the Marmet Recreation Center. Arclin organized the open houses in response to a small ammonia storage tank leak…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Manna Meal, a Charleston-based soup kitchen that has been in operation for close to 50 years, is calling on the community to help them sustain services for the future. Manna Meal serves hundreds of meals per day in West Virginia’s Capitol City every day of the year, including holidays. The nonprofit put…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Maryland man accused in a Charleston murder pleaded not guilty during an arraignment Friday in Kanawha County Circuit Court. Joshua Robert Scales, 33, of Hyattsville, Maryland, was indicted recently by Kanawha County grand jury following his February arrest on charges that he shot and killed Ethan Chic-Colbert, 34, of St. Albans…

HUNTINGTON, W.Va – Cabell County Schools announced tentative plans Friday for students at Explorer Academy who were relocated to start the school year due to mold being found in the school building. Explorer Academy classes are currently housed at the Cabell County Schools’ Central Office, and an update indicates the current plan is for that to…

CHARLESTON, W.Va – Downtown Charleston is buzzing as a packed weekend of activities in the capital city gets underway with live music and unique food taking center stage.Friday marks the final night of Live on the Levee at Haddad Riverfront Park for the summer, and a Charleston favorite opens the night with a diverse set list…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –The state’s largest county has seen a continued decline in its chronic absenteeism rate since implementing a countywide system. On Thursday, the Kanawha County Board of Education heard from the director of attendance and social services Kim Legg about the decline in the rate and the growth they have seen from multiple schools…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Hundreds of fans, alumni, and donors wearing Kelly green gathered Thursday evening at the Bill Noe Flight School in Charleston for Marshall University’s annual fundraiser, “Paint the Capital City Green.” The event aims to raise money for the athletic department, with a particular focus on the football program Eventgoers heard from several Marshall University…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Charleston man is facing charges after getting in a physical altercation with officers Thursday morning and exposing them to fentanyl. Charleston Police initiated a traffic stop at the entrance of Orchard Manor, Griffin Drive just after 11:30. Officers asked the driver, Memphis Ross, 24, to step out of the vehicle so…

HAMLIN, W.Va. — Lincoln County Sheriff Brian Graley has died. Brian Graley Graley, 59, died Thursday following a recent illness. Graley was serving his first term as sheriff. He was the Lincoln County circuit clerk from 2022 to 2024. Longtime friend, Lincoln County Commissioner Josh Stowers, said Graley will be sorely missed. “He was just…

HURRICANE, W.Va – In one of the state’s fastest-growing areas, Putnam County is facing a significant shortage in housing, but a big step is being taken to resolve that with the announcement of a new development with more than 400 for-sale units moving forward in Hurricane. The development comes as part of a partnership announced earlier…

HUNTINGTON, W.Va – Schools are back in session around the state, and what’s on the lunch tray might look a little bit different after lawmakers passed legislation banning the use of certain food dyes. One county school system saw where things were headed and decided to get ahead of the game. Cabell County Schools made the…

ELKVIEW, W.Va. –Emergency personnel responded to a crash involving two Kanawha County school buses Wednesday afternoon. According to EMS, one bus rear-ended the other along Husky Way near Herbert Hoover High School a little before 4 p.m. There were students from Hoover High and Elkview Middle School onboard at the time. According to deputies, 14 students…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A recent ammonia leak in Kanawha County has prompted the company involved to take more preventative action. Last Saturday, a small leak in an ammonia storage tank was noticed in a storage tank. Arclin, the company over the facility had safety sensors alert operators immediately after the issue came about. Kanawha County…

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A Huntington man has been arrested after he allegedly shot and killed a man on 6th Avenue Tuesday. Carson Scott Jeffers, 62, of Huntington, was arrested Wednesday and charged with first degree murder. Jeffers is accused of shooting and killing Michael Christian, 60, of Huntington, at around 9:45 a.m. outside Christian’s residence…

CHARLESTON, W.Va –A Labor Day weekend tradition returns later this month when the Charleston Distance Run hits the pavement for its 52nd year on August 30. Started as part of the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta in 1973, the run has taken on a life of its own and continues to draw runners from around the country each…

CEDAR GROVE, W.Va. — A Fayette County man that allegedly fled from deputies on Monday is now in custody. Timothy Wayne Belcher Sr., 65, of Hico, was arrested on outstanding felony warrants Tuesday. Those warrants include burglary, grand larceny, and conspiracy. Police in Cedar Grove responded to a 911 call at the Go Mart at…

CHARLESTON, W.Va — Concerns are growing after a Workforce West Virginia report revealed a decline of more than 7,000 civilian jobs and a total employment decrease of more than 4,000 in the state in the last year. The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce has been tracking these trends and is among the groups most alarmed. Chamber…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The 3rd annual Salango Law Light the Night event at GoMart Ballpark in the capital city is expected to bigger and better than in its first two years. Salango Law founder and Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango, Charleston Dirty Birds CEO and owner Andy Shea, Dirty Birds General Manager Ben Blum, and others…

UPDATE 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: The Huntington Police Department has released more information about a fatal shooting from Tuesday morning. Michael Christian, 60, of Huntington, was shot and killed at around 9:45 a.m. outside his residence at 537 6th Avenue. A release stated that the initial investigation efforts support that the incident was a homicide. The…

HURRICANE, W.Va. — The Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Charleston Regional and Huntington Regional Cambers of Commerce, will be putting on the third annual “State of the Valley” event Wednesday. The summit will bring out HR professionals and other top employees to speak about building innovative pipelines, upskilling teams, and creating…

CEDAR GROVE, W.Va. — Two Kanawha County Sheriff’s Deputies are recovering from injuries suffered during a Monday evening man hunt in eastern Kanawha County. The deputies responded to the Cedar Grove area where the local police were dealing with a drug incident and realized they person they were dealing with had an outstanding warrant. They…

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Fayette County Sheriff Jess McMullen released more information Tuesday about a shooting in the Mount Carbon community which occurred Monday. The incident in the Adena Village neighborhood left two people dead, including the shooter, and three more wounded. The victim was identified as John Middleton, 49, of Mount Carbon. He was killed by a…

RAVENSWOOD, W.Va — Wednesday marks the first day of classes for schools in Jackson County, and with that comes the return of school buses on the roads. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is taking a proactive approach to making sure students are safe getting on and off buses this year. Sheriff Ross Mellinger makes it clear…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –A teenager who is accused in the January 2024 murder of a tobacco store clerk appeared in court Monday morning so they could fix a “clerical error” in his indictment before his trial. Barack Williams appeared before Kanawha County Circuit Judge Maryclaire Akers, to fix Count 2 of his indictment. The count had…

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A Huntington man pleaded guilty to bank fraud Monday admitting that he embezzled money from a law firm he worked at for approximately 30 years. Todd M. Chapman, 57, admitted that he embezzled at least $602,000 dollars from a Huntington law firm while he worked as an office manager. The embezzlement included funds…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Putnam County will be spending some time behind bars for his role in an employment tax fraud scheme. Dean E. Dawson, 65, of Hurricane, was sentenced Monday to one year and six months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Court documents show that Dawson, who operated the real…

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Two westbound lanes are closed on I-64 in South Charleston following a two-vehicle crash. The crash occurred at mile marker 54, near the McCorkle Avenue exit a little after 2 p.m. The crash has closed down the middle and fast lanes, according to Kanawha County 911. There is no word on possible injuries.

CHARLESTON, W.Va – A Charleston favorite opens its doors with new ownership next month, with Danny’s BBQ Stand bringing its ribs, chicken, and pork back to Quarrier Street. Former Charleston mayor Danny Jones passed the restaurant over to a business owner from Beckley, but that doesn’t mean he’s done helping run the place that bears is…

CHARLESTON, W.Va — “Paint The Capital City Green,” the Marshall University Quarterback Club of Charleston’s annual fundraiser for the Big Green athletic fund, is just days away, with Herd fans from all over expected to descend on Charleston Thursday night. Marshall play-by-play announcer Steve Cotton is set to be part of the event once again and…

MINK SHOALS, W.Va. — A two-vehicle accident has left one person injured in Kanawha County. The crash was reported at around 11 o’clock Sunday morning in the 2000 block of Pennsylvania Avenue near Mink Shoals. The road near the Dollar General was closed following the wreck but has since re-opened. Injuries for the victim are…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Last week, the Kanawha County Commission voted to award $250,000 of opioid settlement funds to West Virginia Health Right for their recovery programs and services. Health Right is a non-profit organization that gives healthcare access for under protected residents in the state and has several programs in place to reach out to…

INSTITUTE, W.Va — School pride paints the campus at West Virginia State University this week as classes begin for another academic year. As returners settle back in and incoming freshmen get ready for their first lectures, WVSU president Ericke Cage has been busy making sure every Yellowjacket is prepared to get started. “My wife and I…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A bus driver with Kanawha County Schools will face charges after a Friday morning side-swipe collision with a Kanawha Valley Regional Transport bus. The school bus, which had eight students on board on their way to their first day of school, collided with the KRT bus at around 7:30 in the 600 block…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia International Yeager Airport Construction Committee met Friday morning to discuss a low bid for the airport’s terminal pre-security project. The committee will recommend a low bid of $5.5 million to the full CRW Authority Board. The low bid came from the Ohio-based GrayCon Construction. “They came highly recommended by…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. —  A Wayne County man will be on home confinement for at least the next three years after being sentenced in a DUI with death case. Ryan Jones Ryan Jones, 28, pleaded guilty in June to being drunk when he wrecked his truck in Sissonville in October 2023 killing his best friend, passenger,…

NITRO, W.Va. — It’s the start of a new academic year in the Mountain State’s largest county. Kanawha County Schools began instruction on Friday, and Nitro Elementary School Principal Ashley Garrett says it’s a great day. “The first day is the very best day,” Garrett said Friday morning. “We are so excited for a fresh…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Five individuals took the oath Thursday to become Kanawha County Sheriff’s deputies. Evan Landers, Trevor McGuire, Hunter McCoy, Rodjvon Seldon, and Victoria Martin were all sworn in during a Kanawha County Commission meeting. Martin joins her younger brother as a Kanawha County Sheriff’s deputy. Over the past year, the department has seen…

CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. — Officials with Cabell County Schools confirmed Thursday that staff and students at the Explorer Academy in Cabell County will not be starting the academic year in their own building. Mold was reported in the building earlier in the week, which prompted the school to go through an air quality testing process.…

CHARLESTON, W.Va –When schools open in Kanawha County on Friday, the county’s new security camera system will get its first test after significant upgrades were installed over the summer. The Kanawha County Board of Education voted in May to spend more than $8.6 million dollars on the new system from Advance Technology, streamlining security across all…

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Summerfest, the annual celebration in downtown South Charleston, is underway. Mayor Frank Mullens says there’s free music and many other activities through Saturday night. “What I like most about it is that you see a lot of people you don’t get to see all the time. It’s just a good time…

DUPONT, W.Va — When school starts in Kanawha County on Friday, new faces will fill the halls of DuPont Middle School as students from the now-closed East Bank Middle School begin their first day of classes there. While expecting a period of transition, leadership at the school has seen positive progress so far and, more…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department is using the days leading up to the first day of classes to remind motorists and parents about the importance of school bus safety. The KCSD, Kanawha County Commissioner Lance Wheeler, Kanawha County School’s Superintendent Paula Potter, city police, and others came together Tuesday at DuPont Middle School…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha County authorities closed the Carper Public Safety Complex in downtown Charleston Tuesday after a natural gas leak. A crew working at the corner of Virginia and Truslow streets accidentally ruptured a gas line late Tuesday morning. Those inside the building, which houses the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department and Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney’s…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An Appalachian Power company official testified Tuesday the utility would consider folding in its latest fuel cost rate case into plans for securitization if that option is approved by the state Public Service Commission. West Virginia Public Service Commission headquarters in Charleston. (Photo/MetroNews) Appalachian Power is seeking a rate increase on customers…

CHARLESTON, W.Va –The United Way of Central West Virginia is out to help other nonprofits fill their boards with its new “Board Connector,” an initiative to match organizations with qualified individuals who have a passion for service. “Board Connector” is a matchmaking tool developed by the United Way that allows prospective board members to fill out…

NITRO, W.Va. –Fire crews from Kanawha and Putnam Counties fought a blaze at a Nitro auto repair shop Monday night. The fire was reported at Nitro Auto and Tire Service on Michigan Ave around 8:20 p.m. When crews arrived on scene they found flames coming out of the front and rear of a bay. According…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The state Public Service Commission heard from several residents regarding Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power’s proposed increase in Expanded Net Energy Cost (ENEC) rates. A public hearing was held Monday evening to allow residents to voice their opinions on the proposed rate increases. ENEC is a charge paid by customers that helps utilities cover…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –The former Kanawha County Sheriff’s deputy who is accused of sexually assaulting an inmate at the Kanawha County Judicial Annex has waived his preliminary hearing. Cass Close, 54, of Quick, was arrested on July 31 and charged with the imposition of sexual acts on persons incarcerated, detained, or under supervision. Close is accused…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Board of Education has voted to approve a policy banning cell phones in the classroom. This comes after Governor Patrick Morrisey signed a HB 2003 into law back in April, which mandates each county school system to have a policy in place before the 2025-2026 school year prohibiting electronics…

CHARLESTON, W.Va — The Marshall Quarterback Club of Charleston’s most-anticipated annual event returns next week when “Paint The Capitol City Green” takes over the Bill Noe Flight School to raise money for the university’s athletic department. Always a popular event, this year’s fundraiser comes with added intrigue thanks to a number of new faces scheduled…

NITRO, W.Va. — Teachers and staff began the new school year Monday in Kanawha County Schools preparing for the return of students this Friday. Nitro High School Principal Brian Barth said he’s looking forward to a great year. “We pride ourselves on being a little different and we like to bring everybody into the way…

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va — A lane is closed and detours are in place as work continues on Jefferson Road in South Charleston. With new lanes set to open next week, the southbound lane on Jefferson Road is shut down through the end of the week so crews can put finishing touches on the new lanes. “If…

Story by Joe Nelson MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The current mayor of the Capital City of West Virginia is now set to be the next president of the West Virginia Municipal League. Amy Shuler Goodwin Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin was announced as the next president, where she will take over for League President and current…

NITRO, W.Va. –An early morning fire in Nitro caused extensive damage to a residence Sunday. Fire departments from Kanawha and Putnam Counties responded to the call that came in around 10:30 a.m. on Old 40th Street. According to fire officials the fire got inside the drywall of the house and caused challenges for crews. The fire…

Story by Chris Lawrence CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Mountaineer Gas is seeking a pair of rate increases simultaneously through the state Public Service Commission. Tom Westfall The company made two separate proposals to the Commission in recent days seeking a hike in the cost of the gas purchase rate, which is set annually and an adjustment…

CROSS LANES, W.Va. — Kanawha County sheriff’s deputies say a homeowner shot and killed a man he found inside his home Friday afternoon. According to deputies, a man returned home to his residence on Lick Branch Road in the Rocky Fork area to discover an armed intruder. “The homeowner showed up at the residence and…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A man was shot and killed by Charleston police early Friday morning after pulling a knife in the CAMC General Hospital emergency room. Peter Lilly Charleston Police Chief Scott Dempsey said Peter Delnardo Lilly, 46, of Charleston, came into the ER at around midnight for treatment and became more and more agitated…

WAYNE, W.Va — As school systems around the state work to comply with a new law banning the use of cell phones in West Virginia classrooms, one county is heading into the academic year confident that it already has a plan that works. Wayne County Schools implemented a policy almost a year ago that requires students…

DUNBAR, W.Va. –One of Kanawha County’s largest facilities has expanded, allowing more individuals to host their sporting events there. A ribbon cutting was held Thursday evening for the Shawnee Sports Complex Welcome and Tourism Center. Since opening in 2018, the center has generated an economic impact of $150 million for the area. A groundbreaking ceremony for…

MILTON, W.Va. — A Milton city worker died Thursday after being trapped in a ditch. Authorities said a trench was being dug behind the GoMart on Mason Street when it collapsed at around 11 a.m. trapping the worker. First responders from Cabell and Putnam counties were on the scene in a rescue attempt. The death was…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A civil action has been filed in U.S. District Court in Charleston on behalf of a woman who investigators say was sexually assaulted while being held at the Kanawha County Judicial Annex. “This is one of the most disturbing allegations of an in-custody assault in the history of this state and it happened…

CHARLESTON, W.Va — The 35th annual Multifest kicks off in downtown Charleston Thursday afternoon with appearances by national and regional recording artists, a parade, vendors, and more on the list of activities scheduled in the name of multiculturalism. Multifest executive director Tamara Eubanks called this year’s lineup the best in history and said that the event…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –More than 200 backpacks were distributed during the 18th Annual Backpack Attack, presented by 107.3 The Beat and Salango Law. The event was held Wednesday afternoon at the WVRC building, located at 1111 Virginia Street East in Charleston. Parents and their children gathered to receive backpacks that were filled with essential supplies, including pencils,…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin joined members of the Charleston Police Department Wednesday morning to deliver a statewide presentation on safety strategies with municipal leaders during the 2025 West Virginia Municipal League conference in Morgantown. Goodwin along with Chief of Police Scott Dempsey, Deputy Chief Jason Webb, and Bureau Chief Tony Hazelett presented the…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — One of the largest facilities in the Charleston area is set to take on a new look with the ribbon cutting of the Shawnee Sports Complex Welcome and Tourism Center on Thursday. The new building is the latest expansion to the complex, which has helped generate more than $150 million in economic…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Dozens of community members in Orchard Manor gathered Tuesday evening with the Charleston Police Department for the National Night Out event. The event aims to foster a relationship between local law enforcement and the communities they serve. CPD Sergeant Travis Bailes said it was amazing to see how many residents came out. “This is…

CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. –The Cabell County Schools Board of Education has approved a resolution to align its existing cellphone policy with the new law banning cellphones in classrooms. The Board of Education approved the resolution during its meeting Tuesday afternoon, bringing its policy into compliance with House Bill 2003, which was passed during the legislative session…

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…