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BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. — Three homes were affected and two were destroyed in Barboursville after a fire. The blaze was reported along Huddleston Avenue around 11:30 Monday morning. Fire crews say two of the homes were destroyed due to the flames and a third sustained exterior damage from the heat. There were two adults and two…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — All westbound lanes of Interstate 64 are closed between the Cross Lanes and Nitro exits after a wreck. The accident was reported around 4:15. There is no current word on if anyone was injured or when the westbound lanes will re-open.

LANSING, W.Va. — Visitors of the ever-increasingly popular 2.4 mile Endless Wall Trail in Fayette County will now get to enjoy an expanded parking lot by over half of what it used to be. Governor Jim Justice joined Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby and officials with West Virginia Division of Highways Monday to welcome the additional…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia native who lost her battle with breast cancer 14 years ago is passing on her legacy of hope through a pink scarf. It’s the world’s longest knitted pink scarf in fact, and part of it is now on display at the Charleston Area Medical Center’s Cancer Center as a…

ETHEL, W.Va. — An Ohio man is in custody after being charged with shooting and killing a Logan County man. State police have charged Darius Stanton, 23, of Columbus, Ohio with first degree murder. Troopers allege Stanton shot Walter Elmore, 42, of Logan, in the stomach at a residence in the Ethel area of Logan…

CHARLESTON, W.Va.– Donor families and recipients learned that with every organ, tissue or cornea someone donates, they can save the life of eight people, at the annual CORE event Sunday. CORE, Center for Organ Recovery and Education, held a ceremony for donor families, donor recipient and patients who are still waiting for that life-saving transplant,…

Photo courtesy WCHS-TV SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. —  A pilot suffered non-life-threatening injuries when a single-engine plane went off the runway at Mallory Airport Saturday afternoon. Authorities said the pilot was practicing take-offs and landings at the small airport near South Charleston when a wind gust pushed the plane off the runway at just before 3:30 p.m.…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In a time when children seem to be more vulnerable than ever, President of the Ball Toyota Family of Dealerships, Shawn Ball says he couldn’t be happier to be giving more money to support schools and universities in the state providing essential needs for their students. Friday the dealership rounded up several…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Friday afternoon wreck has left a motorcyclist dead in Charleston. According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened just before noon near Piedmont Road and Snow Hill Drive. The motorcyclist was allegedly hit by a vehicle and then taken to the hospital where he died. The name of the…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha County woman was sentenced Friday after an earlier guilty plea to child neglect charges. Kanawha County Circuit Judge Dave Hardy sentenced Capree Moss, 22, of Charleston, to 18 months to followed by 3.5 years of probation. Moss pleaded guilty in August to one count of Child Neglect Creating Substantial Risk…

RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. — Keeping aluminum cans out of landfills and collecting them to be recycled into new cans– that’s the mission for third grade students at one Jackson County elementary school as they take part in a national recycling competition. The 2 Million Cans Recycling Contest got underway at Fairplain Elementary School in Ripley Thursday…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An explosion of a back-up rooftop generator created quite a stir in downtown Charleston Thursday afternoon. The loud blast happened at a few minutes before 2 p.m. on top of the AT&T building on Lee Street. “I heard a loud explosion,” Melinda Manson, who runs a food stand close by said. “We turn…

ST. ALBANS, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Board of Education voted Wednesday evening to close McKinley Middle School with a vote of 5-0. McKinley Middle will consolidate with Hayes Middle School, the cross-town school on Strawberry Road in St. Albans. Vice Mayor of St. Albans Jared Page says McKinley played a big part in his…

HUNTINGTON, W.Va.– Marshall University’s Board of Governor’s approved a resolution that expands the metro tuition rates during their meeting Wednesday afternoon. This expansion will grow from 100 miles to 150 miles and will now include cities of Lexington, Kentucky and Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio. This would be Marshall Universities second time extending its metro tuition…

CHARLESTON, W.Va.– Members of the 130th Airlift Wing’s Fatality Search and Rescue Team received parting words from West Virginia National Guard Leadership early Wednesday morning as they prepared to deploy to Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton. FSRT will depart for Georgia first and then to Florida where they will spend 10 days to help execute…

BELLE, W.Va. — After an emotional public hearing, the Kanawha County Board of Education voted Tuesday evening to consolidate East Bank Middle School with Dupont Middle School with a vote of 3-2. The consolidation will close East Bank Middle School after the 2024-2025 academic year. The hearing, held at Riverside High School, saw nearly 30…

CHARLESTON, W.Va.– The Disability Rights of West Virginia released a notice Monday of their intent to sue the state’s Department of Health Facilities on their neglect to protect patient’s rights at two different mental health facilities in West Virginia. The suit is in relation to the abuse and neglect they have discovered at William R.…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Following reports of a cyber security attack on its system, American Water is now investigating the scope of the incident and mitigating any further threats. The cyber attack prompted the nation’s largest regulated water and wastewater utility company to shutdown certain systems and pause billing to customers when they became aware of…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha County approved a motion Monday afternoon for the purchase of nine concealed weapons detection systems to use at high schools in the county. Kanawha County Schools Superintendent Tom Williams says these metal detectors are similar to the ones WVU introduced at Milan Puskar Stadium at the beginning of the fall.…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha County Schools Superintendent Dr. Tom Williams says it’s going to be an emotional couple of weeks ahead as discussions on a series of school closures and consolidations get underway. Williams met with members of the media Monday ahead of various rounds of public hearings the Kanawha County Board of Education plans…

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. –A Huntington man has been sentenced for killing a woman and hiding her body. Brock Meade, 25, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for voluntary manslaughter and one to five years in prison for concealment of a body in relation to the 2021 murder of Chrystina Judd. Meade’s sentences will run…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Summersville man was arrested for breaking into Charleston City Hall Sunday night. Jay Michael Norton, 65, was arrested charged with trespassing and destruction of property. Norton was seen on camera banging on the police station’s enterance before he walked away and then returned to the door. Police say Norton broke the…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After hitting now a 60% over budget barrier, The Kanawha County Commission and its team of architects will be working with the lowest-bidding construction company charged with expanding and redesigning the Kanawha County Judicial Building to see whether they can lower the cost. The commission and Silling Architects will be negotiating with…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — One person is injured, and another is in custody after a stabbing in Charleston over the weekend. The incident occurred on Main Street at Hunt Avenue around 1:17 a.m. on Saturday. According to the Charleston Police Department, the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The name of the suspect has not been released.

CHARLESTON, W.Va.-– The Kanawha County Commission has put out the job description for the County Manager position as they start the search for a candidate. Jennifer Herrald, the current County Manger, is leaving the position next month after 28 years, where she got her start as an intern. And Commission President Lance Wheeler says that…

ST. ALBANS, W.Va.– There will soon be a new transitional home for men recovering from substance abuse in St. Albans. Hezekiah House, named after Eugene Hezekiah Washington, who donated the house to St. Paul’s Missionary Baptist Church, will have an open house Saturday October 5th, to show the individuals who donated money towards the house…

ELKVIEW, W.Va. — A Kanawha County man is jail after allegedly shooting a man early Friday morning. Joe Meadows (WVRJA) Kanawha County sheriff’s deputies have charged Joe Meadows, 63, of Elkview, with malicious assault and wanton endangerment involving a firearm. Meadows was allegedly fighting with a man on Little Sandy Road at around 1:30 a.m. when…

CHARLESTON W.Va.— 1,500 residents are without power after a vehicle crash on Charleston’s East End that. The wreck occurred just after 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Ruffner Avenue and Quarrier Street. The crash knocked down a utility pole and power lines. The driver was driving a large hauling truck at the time…

CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Touring GreenPower Motor Company on Thursday gave Senator Shelley Moore Capito an inside look on how many steps and individuals it takes to build the companies school buses. GreenPower Motor Company is a local manufacturer of electric school buses. They are producing four different types of electric buses, these include the Beast, Mega Beast,…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Many West Virginians are saying that they’re not sitting back and watching when their neighboring states are dealing with much devastation in the wake of Hurricane Helene. In Charleston alone, many are coming together to lend a helping hand following the record-breaking storm, which swept through the southeastern United States last Friday,…

LOGAN, W.Va.— Students at Southern WV Community and Technical College will now be able to receive a degree through Marshall University, due to a signed agreement between the two colleges. The agreement was signed Wednesday, by Southern’s President Dr. Pamela L. Alderman and Marshall’s President Brad D. Smith at Southern’s Logan campus. This agreement will…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Those at West Virginia Health Right are planning another one-day event to provide free and essential healthcare services to the community. West Virginia Health Right officials and healthcare providers came together for a press conference Wednesday at its East End Clinic in Charleston to begin preparations for the first-ever #WeCareWV Day. It’s…

ELKVIEW, W.Va. — “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will perform at Herbert Hoover High School for the first time ever. The band is making a stop in Elkview as part of its Coast to Coast tour. The free concert will get underway Thursday evening at Hoover. Marine Band Communication Strategy Chief, Master Sgt.…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. —- U.S. Marshal Michael Baylous and partners came together Wednesday to announce the end of operation Mattock. The U.S. Marshal’s, Cops United Felony Fugitive Enforcement Division or CUFFED task force, oversaw the three-week warranty operation, from September 9 to October 1, that resulted in 69 felony arrests. Baylous said that the agencies involved…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A Kanawha County woman who was arrested on child abuse charges has waived her right to a preliminary hearing. Laura Southworth, 54, waived her right to a preliminary hearing in Kanawha County Magistrate Court Wednesday. Southworth was arrested on September 23 after police were called to Bridge Road in Charleston for a well-being…

RIPLEY, W.Va. — As fall begins and flu season approaches, health officials are urging everyone to get vaccinated to protect themselves and their communities. Amy Haskins Amy Haskins, the Director of the Jackson County Health Department spoke with WMOV in Ravenswood, and she was vocal about the importance of vaccines, especially as flu cases increase. “The…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office and the Charleston Police Department are looking for a suspect who is believed to have broken into two eating establishments in Kanawha County. A suspect was seen on surveillance video breaking into a cash register at Ridgeview BBQ through at around 8:25 on September 23. The…

DUNBAR, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Transportation is beginning the public involvement process of the Dunbar Toll Bridge Project. The WVDOT held its first public meeting where community members could ask questions and get informed on potential plans for the bridge. The Dunbar Toll Bridge, which connects the Dunbar and South Charleston communities,…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Medicaid matters for many West Virginian’s, especially the over 50% of them living in the most rural parts of the state, which is why the affordable health insurance program is being discussed more in-depth. West Virginians for Affordable Health Care was host to Medicaid Matters: A Community Summit on Healthcare Tuesday at…

CHARLESTON, W.Va.— Northbound traffic, on Jefferson Road, was shifted Tuesday so Kokosing Construction Company can continue working on the next phase of the Jefferson widening project. This phase got started Thursday September 26, 2024, when they closed the RHL connector from Jefferson Road to the Trace Fork Shopping Center. The new phase starts with contractors…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s officially the beginning of Fall Fire Season in West Virginia, and the West Virginia Division of Forestry is laying out its yearly guidelines to keep citizens safe during potentially dry months. The Fall Fire Season will last from the beginning of October until December 31. Jeremy Jones, the director of the…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Dunbar man was convicted Monday on two counts of Burglary for breaking into two Kanawha County homes. Devin Craig Thaxton, 29, of Dunbar, was convicted by virtue of a Guilty Plea. In June 2022, Thaxton committed burglaries in the Cross Lanes area of the county by unlawfully entering two homes. Thaxton…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — There will be plenty of beauty to witness at the Clay Center for two days as a major competitive flower show returns to the area after two decades. Appalachian Beauty, a Garden Club of America zone, Zone VII will be host to the MOTHERLAND Flower Show Monday and Tuesday at the Clay…

RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. — Organizers are planning for yet another day to honor a West Virginia native most notable for being a record-setting test pilot — becoming the first in history to break the speed of sound. The Jackson County Airport will host the annual Chuck Yeager Aviation Day this Saturday, September 28 to honor the…

CHARLESTON W.Va.- The 15th annual October West festival is set to bring the community together Saturday for a day filled with food, fun, and entertainment. Located on the West Side of Charleston, the festival will feature a family-friendly atmosphere packed with actives for all ages. The event runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The 5th Annual Thunder in the Mountains tennis tournament is returning to Charleston with some top regional talent slated to compete. The tournament will begin on Friday and conclude on Sunday and will be hosted at YMCA Kanawha Valley in Charleston. The tournament was originally slated to be held at the Schoenbaum…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Multiple crews from Charleston and Boone County have pulled a vehicle from the Kanawha River in Charleston. The vehicle was pulled from the river near the Frontier Boat Ramp off MacCorckle Avenue as part of a missing persons case, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Department. Authorities believe there could be a body…

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A man has been charged with murder in the death of his wife in Huntington. According to the Huntington Police Department, Robert Lee Daniels, 55, was charged with first-degree murder for the shooting death of his wife, Michelle Daniels, 47. of Huntington. Police made their way to a residence for a wellness…

PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. — According to State Treasurer Riley Moore, the Putnam County Commission will be receiving $360,131.96 in unclaimed property funds. The funds come from stake dated checks that got turned over to the State Treasurer’s Office Unclaimed Property Division. According to Putnam County Commission President Andy Skidmore, the funds will be placed back…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After months of debate, the Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority made the decision to do away with Sunday bus services, a move that’s expected to save them close to $2 million in their annual budget. The full board at KRT met with a smaller subcommittee Thursday who have been in charge of…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Volunteers handed out free naloxone kits and swag bags to the Kanawha County community Thursday for Save a Life Day. The movement started back in 2020 in the county, and now has since grown to 30 other states and over 300 counties. The volunteers are spread out between 15 different sites to…

CHARLESTON, W.Va.– Contractors will be temporarily closing the RHL Boulevard connector that comes from Jefferson Road starting Thursday. This closure starts the next phase in the tri-tiered effort from the Division of Highways to alleviate traffic congestion on Corridor G and Jefferson Road in Charleston and South Charleston. The road which includes a 420-foot bridge…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — While the Federal Aviation Administration has made the decision to formally discontinue an environmental study to expand a runway at West Virginia International Yeager Airport, airport officials say it could potentially be put back on the table in the future. For now, however, the FAA and the board at CRW are overlooking…

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The husband of a Huntington woman who died Sunday has been arrested on unrelated charges. Robert Lee Daniels, 55, was apprehended Wednesday afternoon in Mingo County on outstanding felony warrants for threats of terroristic acts and retaliation against a public official. Daniels’ wife, Michelle Daniels, 47, of Huntington, was found last Friday…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A busy intersection on Charleston’s West Side could be closed for a few days following a water main break Wednesday morning that flooded the area and buckled pavement. The water main break left behind damage on Charleston’s West Side. (Photo/Jerry Waters) The 16-inch main that broke is near the intersection of Patrick…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Bands and majorettes from all eight high schools in Kanawha County made their way to Laidley Field in Charleston Tuesday evening for the 2024 Gazette-Mail Kanawha County Majorette & Band Festival. George Washington High School opened the festival with the playing of the National Anthem, and band member Sophie Johnson says competing…

UPDATE 11:10 p.m., 09/24/2024 –The shelter in place order given by West Virginia State University Tuesday night has been lifted. The shelter in place came when police attempted to pull over a man driving a stolen vehicle along Interstate 64 near Dunbar when the vehicle crashed, and the suspect began running. The man, who was dressed…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The last man in a drug trafficking organization pleaded guilty Tuesday, ending the case that saw West Virginia’s biggest methamphetamine seizure in history. U.S. Attorney Will Thompson gathered with law enforcement partners to announce that, Tres Avery Davis, 36, of Charleston pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston Police investigators are confirming there’s new developments in a child abuse case from Tuesday after three more children were found living in the home where an 8-year-old girl escaped from wearing handcuffs. Police said two teenage boys, 14 and 16 and a 3-year-old child were also discovered in the South Hills…

JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. — As concerns about school safety continue to grow, especially in the today’s climate, Jackson County schools are taking proactive steps to safeguard the well-being of students and staff. Last week was a challenging time for schools across the state, especially in Jackson County, with several districts facing threats that raised concerns…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha County man has been given a maximum sentence for gun related crimes. James Kline, 43, of Elkview, was sentenced Monday to the maximum penalty of ten years in the penitentiary after he was convicted of being a Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm and Wanton Endangerment back in April.…

ST. ALBANS, W.Va. — The St. Albans branch of the Kanawha County Public Library chain is reopen again after nearly a month of renovations. St. Albans Library Branch Manager Melissa Burchett said the abatement work the library had to go through went well and is all complete. However, Burchett said they still have some construction…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Three new elementary schools in West Virginia are being recognized with National Blue Ribbon status. Gilmore Elementary School in Sandyville, Kellogg Elementary School in Huntington, and Pleasant Valley Elementary School in Fairmont were announced as the newest schools honored Monday afternoon. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program was formed to give schools…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — University of Charleston President Marty Roth says record-breaking enrollment of over 800 new students for this fall semester only calls for continued expansion in programs, offerings, and degrees. Roth came on 580 Live on WCHS Radio Monday to reflect on the milestone. He said this is big considering the challenges which higher…

A woman was taken into custody early Monday morning near Bridge Road in Charleston. The police were called for a well-being check after a juvenile left their house and went to the neighbor’s house for help. When police arrived, they found the juvenile standing on the neighbor’s porch with handcuffs on her wrists. When the…

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — BridgeValley Community and Technical College in South Charleston is celebrating a major award for its nationally-acclaimed academic success. BVCTC and its WIN Academy, which offers programs that align with workforce needs and provides students hands-on experience in various industries was just named semifinalists for the 2024 YASS Prize. The annual national…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — An arrest has been made after reported gunfire near an eastern Kanawha County elementary school forced a lockdown. James Wilson, 50, of Miami, West Virginia, has been arrested after he was squirrel hunting on a hill near Sharon Dawes Elementary School on Cabin Creek in Kanawha County. Maintenance workers reported hearing…

The Mothman Festival is back, drawing thousands of visitors from all over the world to gather on Main Street in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, to celebrate the legendary creature that has captivated imaginations since the infamous 1966 sighting. The annual event, held every third weekend in September, honors the red eyed, winged figure that has…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha County Commission President Lance Wheeler says their fall cleanup series of events are growing this year and he encourages everyone to take part in the one set for this Saturday. This Saturday, September 21 the cleanup event will be held in South Charleston at the intersection of C Street and 4th…

SHARON, W.Va. — Students at Sharon Dawes Elementary School on Cabin Creek in eastern Kanawha County were sent home early Friday morning after reports of gunshots near the school, which authorities now believe may have been caused by someone hunting in the area. Kanawha County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched at around 7:45 a.m. after school maintenance…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office are mourning the loss of retired patrol dog, K9 DJambo. K9 Djambo, who retired in 2022, had an eight-year career with the department, first seeing action in 2014 with Sergeant C.D. Lyons. K9 Djambo got the job done day in and day out for the…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha and Mason Counties joined the list of West Virginia counties to issue a burning ban amidst the statewide drought. The Mason County Commission issued its ban Thursday afternoon, while the Kanawha County Commission announced its ban Thursday evening. Mason County Commission released a statement reading, “Mason County has been significantly impacted…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More Middle-income families should be attracted to the area following the construction of more new homes coming to Charleston’s West Side. Those from the Charleston Land Reuse Agency’s New Construction Incentive Program held an open house event Thursday afternoon for their first newly-constructed home under the initiative. It’s the first of eight…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Former Wheeling Mayor and current U.S. Senate candidate Glenn Elliott is expanding his presence to the southern half of the state less than two months until the General Election. Thursday Elliott opened up his new Charleston campaign headquarters at 3822 MacCorkle Avenue. He was holding two open house events at the location…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, the late Katherine Johnson was honored with a Congressional Gold Medal at the United States Capitol in Washington D.C. Johnson, the White Sulpher Springs native and West Virginia State University graduate, was a pioneer for NASA, as she was a beloved research mathematician for the staff for 33 years. Johnson,…

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A mother in Huntington has been charged following her infant child’s death as a result of fentanyl intoxication. On Wednesday, Candace Ferrell, 38, was charged with child neglect resulting in death. Police were called in August to Ferrell’s Huntington residence when her 10-month-old girl was unresponsive. Officers found around three dozen pills…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — One Charleston nonprofit who provides to those in need in Kanawha County is already gearing up for their biggest season of giving back. Mountain Mission recently opened up its application window for their annual Christmas basket initiative. Executive Director of Mountain Mission John Roberts said Christmas has always been a huge charitable…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With shovels in hand and an aim for a new beginning in mind, TC Energy business partners and the community are welcoming in the future home of the company’s 180,000 square foot downtown Charleston headquarters. They gathered at the former site of the old CASCI building, 200 Kanawha Boulevard, Wednesday for a…

A hundred members of Charleston Area Memorial Center were able to get their hands dirty, but not in the hospital. United Way Day of Caring lets CAMC expand on one of their core values, service with compassion, and to show that the care they provide does not stop within hospital walls but extends to the…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Human remains found in Boone County are now confirming the death of a Kanawha County woman who went missing over two years ago. Deputies released new developments in an investigation late Wednesday morning that show the remains found were those of 26-year-old Alyssa Smith. Smith was reported missing in 2022. The family…

LOGAN COUNTY, W.Va. — On Tuesday, the United Mines Workers of America (UMWA) were issued a letter that stated the Logan County Commission would be refusing to recognize and bargain with them. The letter was from outside counsel hired by the Commission, even though earlier in the year, the Commission agreed to and participated in…

BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. — Three family members of 14-year-old Kyneddi Miller, a Boone County teenager found dead in a skeletal state, have been indicted. Mother Julie Miller, and grandparents Jerry and Donna Stone were indicted by a Boone County grand jury Tuesday and face multiple charges. According to Boone County prosecuting attorney Dan Holstein, the…

A young child died from a side-by-side crash Monday evening in Cabell County. School officials reported that the child was from Lincoln County and went to school at West Hamlin Elementary. Cabell County Sheriff’s Department said the crash happened in the Cavill Creek area. A post made by West Hamlin Elementary said, “To support our…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Commission is requesting a burn ban in the area following the extreme dry conditions heightening the risk of forest fires. The commission sent a letter to Governor Jim Justice’s office and the West Virginia Division of Forestry on Monday requesting the burn ban for Kanawha County. Ongoing extreme drought…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The Charleston Dirty Birds have clinched a spot in the playoffs, Dirty Birds Manager of Media Relations Jill Gearin said thanks to a season marked by unwavering community support and a surge of excitement. This momentum has carried the team into the postseason, where they are set to make a impact. Gearin detailed…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. The 12th unclaimed property firearms auction that was held Thursday, Sept 12, was able to raise more than $176,000 for several local and state law enforcement agencies, State Treasurer Riley Moore announced Monday. This year’s event was able to raise $176,770 for all of the law enforcement agencies that participated. This amount was able…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Obesity in the U.S., especially here in the Mountain State is a growing yet troubling trend. That’s the concern of Dr. Robert Shin, Director of the Weight Loss clinic at Charleston Area Medical Center. However, he is certainly not alone in this concern as recently CAMC doctors and dieticians came together for…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Two more students are being charged in connection with school safety threats in Kanawha County. Kanawha County Prosecutor Debra Rusnak said authorities are filing the charges after working on the cases over the weekend. It has to do with a threat at Elkview Middle School. “I was made aware of two more individuals…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A man charged with double murder in Kanawha County is getting reassigned a new public defense attorney. Markus Guy, 32, of Charleston charged with murdering his girlfriend’s mother and brother in February came before Kanawha County Circuit Judge Maryclaire Akers Monday to request a new attorney to handle his case. Judge Akers…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Chef Paul Smith, recent winner of the James Beard Award, will soon help prepare 40 West Virginians for their futures in the fine dining industry with the “Prepped to Serve Appalachia” program. The program, put on by West Virginia Health Right, is supported by WorkForce West Virginia and backed by Governor Jim…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An investigation is underway after two people stole copper wiring from CAMC General Saturday morning shutting off power for a short time to the hospital. The copper was stolen from an temporary industrial HVAC system sitting in front of the hospital on Charleston’s East End. The theft caused a breaker to trip…

Photo by Jerry Waters CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A house on Charleston’s East End sustained significant damage in a Saturday night fire. The blaze was reported at shortly after 7 p.m. at a brick house house in the 1500 block of Jackson Street. One person was injured, authorities said. Charleston fire crews were on the scene.…

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University President Ericke Cage says the recent fatal shooting of one the school’s football players is a tragic reminder that life is precious and unpredictable, and it’s important to live each day with purpose. WVSU carried on with the scheduled home opener football game Friday against Tennessee’s Carson-Newman College…

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University athletics has announced that its football game scheduled for 6 o’clock Thursday night against the Carson-Newman Eagles has been postponed after the murder of linebacker Jyilek Harrington. A release was sent out Thursday afternoon saying the Yellow Jackets’ home opener will now be played Friday at noon. Harrington,…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Charleston man is being sentenced to four years in prison followed by 15 years of supervised release for the possession of child pornography. Cory Thomas, 33, of Charleston was sentenced Thursday. He will also have to register as a sex offender. Court documents and statements made in court revealed that on…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney’s office is paring with local law enforcement agencies to take a closer look into the series of ongoing threats made against Kanawha County Schools. According to the Prosecuting Attorney’s office, a number of people have contacted them expressing their concerns about the safety of the schools. This…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – — One man is dead and another behind bars after an early morning stabbing in downtown Charleston. According to Charleston Police Brandon Bandy, 29, of Elkview suffered multiple stab wounds around 3:30 a.m. Thursday along Leon Sullivan Way in downtown Charleston. Charged with first degree murder in his death is Anthony Gross, 38…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Over 600 guns went up for sell in what is being deemed the largest firearms auction the state Treasurer’s Office has ever had. State Treasurer Riley Moore’s office held the mandated auction Thursday in Charleston, clearing out outdated firearms from 300 police evidence rooms from across the state. Around 627 firearms were…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha County health officials are preparing to host the “Concussion Discussion” breakfast Thursday morning in an effort to help the public better recognize brain injuries. The event is free, and Dr. Steven Eshenaur, executive director of the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department and moderator of the event, says the breakfast is open for anyone…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Teacher of the Year and Service Personnel of the Year winners for 2025 were announced Tuesday at a ceremony held at the Cultural Center in Charleston. Governor Jim Justice was the one who announced the awards and Putnam County Music Educator Seth Skiles was given the 2025 Teacher of the Year award. Skiles…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A new mural at a Charleston addiction treatment facility is shining a spotlight on the journey of recovery in a powerful way. Recovery Point Charleston unveiled the new mural Tuesday. It has been a collaborative effort between the women at Recovery Point, local artists, and the City of Charleston’s Office of Public…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than $2 million in disaster assistance has now been approved for homeowners and renters in Central West Virginia affected by the mid-April storms and flooding. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA made that announcement recently, 15 weeks after the disaster declaration was administered for West Virginia. The agency also said…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Governor’s Conference on Tourism is taking to Charleston this week to give professionals and students in the field the chance to network, as well as take in information about the state’s tourism impacts. The conference began Sunday and will last through Wednesday at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. Chelsea Ruby,…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The topic of Guardian Caps continues to be a main talking point in West Virginia after eight grader Cohen Craddock, a football player at Madison Middle School, died from a head injury he suffered at practice. Guardian Caps, an extra layer of protection put onto football helmets, have become more and more…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A trial date for a couple charged in the Sissonville child neglect case where two teenagers were allegedly found locked in a shed and forced to work has now been pushed back to November. Jeanne Kay Whitefeather, 62, and Donald Ray Lantz, 63, went before Kanawha County Circuit Judge Maryclaire Akers Monday…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A teenager charged in the January 30th murder of a Charleston tobacco shop attendant could face up to life in prison. Bre’jaun Williams-Hampton, 14, of Charleston pled guilty to the first degree felony murder of Caden Martin, 19, of Dunbar. Hampton was charged with first degree murder after he and another juvenile…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A trailblazer in keeping a Kanawha County River clear and clean is retiring. Co-founder and 24-year veteran of the Coal River Group, Bill Currey, was honored last week by the Kanawha County Commission for the work he did to help clean up the Coal River. Currey co-founded the Coal River Group in…

GLEN JEAN, W.Va. — The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is bringing in the numbers– with nearly two million visitors, more than $96 million in tourism dollars and the support of over a thousand different local jobs. A recent National Park Service report shows that approximately 1.9 million visitors made their way into…

Story by Morgan Pemberton MADISON, W.Va. — Guardian caps are becoming the main topic of discussion in West Virginia since Madison Middle School football player Cohen Craddock died after suffering a head injury in practice last month. Cohen Craddock These caps are put on football helmets in order to increase the layer of protection for…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — New Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy South graduate Samantha Trump said she had motivation and the support necessary to complete the 22-week program. “What motivated me was I needed to graduate high school and I had everyone at home counting on me,” she said moments after Friday morning’s graduation ceremony in downtown Charleston. Trump,…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha County is making its seasonal effort to clean up the area with the Fall Clean-Up. The Fall Clean-Up is a series of three dates where Kanawha County residents can bring their trash or items they have no use for. The first of three fall clean-ups will be on Saturday, September 7,…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Bogey’s BBQ is officially firing up the grill at Charleston’s Capitol Market. Around 50 or more market-goers gathered in for a ribbon-cutting ceremony of Bogey’s to celebrate the grand opening of its now second location. Bogey’s Co-owner Jay Nelson said it’s an honor to expand and to lay down some of their…

Story by Morgan Pemberton CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two years after hanging signs that a new Par Mar store was going to be built, a groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday in the vacant lot along MacCorkle Avenue across the Kanawha River from Haddad Riverfront Park. Par Mar President Brian Waugh said the location was the biggest…

The U.S. Postal Service has cancelled its decision to downgrade the large processing and distribution center in Charleston and shift most of its work to a facility in Pittsburgh. Joe Manchin U.S. Senator Joe Manchin announced Thursday morning the decision by USPS to cancel its plans came after months of negotiations. Manchin said the USPS…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A new partnership aims to enhance and expand higher educational opportunities for those working in the state’s Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Governor Jim Justice created a partnership with the WV DCR and University of Charleston for a new program that provides additional educational training, professional development and leadership skills for correctional…

WINFIELD, W.Va. — Putnam County Board of Education has approved a new tax bond proposal that will appear on the ballot this November for voters to decide. “The biggest issue we have is Hurricane Middle School is 70-75 years old, we’ve out grown the footprint there” , said Putnam County School Board President Rob Cunningham. If…

CHARLESTON, W.Va — Kanawha County School Superintendent Dr. Tom Williams is starting the conversation regarding consolidation of multiple schools in the county. Due to population and financial concerns, Williams presented two middle school consolidations and four eastern Kanawha County elementary schools consolidating into one large school. The discussion Tuesday included East Bank Middle School consolidating…

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A man who pleaded guilty to 2nd degree murder will face 40 years in prison. Peter Vanmaasdam III, 31, was arrested for his connection to the September 2023 death of Mary Deel in Cabell County. Deel’s body was found near railroad tracks in Huntington. Vanmaasdam shot Deel in a home with a…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The names of the two victims of a deadly house fire in Boone County over the weekend have been released. David Peters and Gloria Peters, both of Boone County, passed away in their home at around 8:30 Saturday morning. The two were husband and wife. The blaze was reported in the 700…

WEIRTON, W.Va. — Veterans in the Mountain State are now getting more help buying their first home at reduced mortgage rates. State Treasurer Riley Moore joined Senate Majority Whip Ryan Weld in Weirton Tuesday to announce the launch of the Veterans’ Home Loan Mortgage Program. Representatives of the West Virginia Housing Development Fund, who will…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — One branch of the Kanawha County Public Library system will be closing its doors for a brief time this week while another branch is opening back up. KCPL’s St. Albans Branch Library will be closed starting this Thursday, September 5 for abatement work. It will replace old and loose floor tiles that…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin says the city’s late summer street repaving program is beginning this week. “Paving has begun,” Goodwin said during a Monday visit on 580Live with Dave Allen. “We certainly hope to have it done by October. Sometimes we go into November but October is the mark.” Goodwin said more…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The recent death of Madison Middle School football player Cohen Craddock could soon create change in safety precautions for athletes in West Virginia. Craddock, 13, who was an eighth-grade student, died last week after he suffered a head in a practice less than two weeks ago. Craddock was said to have been…

All 55 counties in West Virginia remain under a state of emergency for drought conditions, and Nitro Fire Chief Casey Mathes says the dry conditions can make it brush fires spread quicker. “Due to the dry weather in general, we haven’t had rain in months with any sustenance, so it makes everything a lot dryer,”…

RUTLEDGE, W.Va. — An early morning fire destroyed a mobile home in Kanawha County. The blaze broke out at just before 2 a.m. Monday in the 31-hundred block of Rutledge Road. Flames destroyed the structure. Family members were able to get out safely. There was no initial word on what started the blaze.

MADISON, W.Va. — Three Ohio men are behind bars following a Saturday drug arrest in Boone County. A State Trooper was conducting road patrol in the Madison area Saturday when he stopped a gray Volkswagen Jetta. The trooper noticed the driver, identified as Gregory Daniels, 18, of Northwest Ohio smelled of marijuana. The two passengers…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha County sheriff’s deputies have charged a woman with murder in the February death of a Mink Shoals man. Brittany Hickman was arraigned Friday afternoon in Kanawha County Magistrate Court. Hickman is charged with shooting and killing Richard Crowder, 70. Crowder’s body was found inside his home on Feb. 13. Deputies say…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Rain finally came down in the form of a thunderstorm for some West Virginia areas Thursday evening, and it has left thousands without power. According to Appalachian Power’s outage map, more than 6,000 people in Kanawha and Wayne Counties are without power. In addition, 765 are without power in Putnam County, while…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — Kanawha County Schools conducted its first emergency drill on Thursday. The drill was geared towards lockdown situations, and all schools in the county with PreK-12th grade students participated. Sgt. Ray Blake, the resource officer at Nitro High School and Nitro Elementary School, says doing a drill this early in the year…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Residents across eight Central West Virginia counties still working to pull themselves out of damages left behind by early April storms now have an extended time to receive disaster assistance. FEMA announced that the deadline for federal assistance from the April 11th and 12th floods, mudslides, and landslides has been extended to…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Vandalia Health President and CEO Dave Ramsey laid out an aggressive path for the health system in the months and years to come during his presentation Thursday at the annual West Virginia Business Summit hosted by the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Dave Ramsey Ramsey, speaking on the health system’s second anniversary,…

ST. ALBANS, W.Va. — A Charleston man wanted for his connection in a Huntington shooting death was arrested Wednesday in Kanawha County. Damarquis Dewayne Patterson, 20, of Charleston, was arrested around 4 o’clock Wednesday afternoon in St. Albans after a warrant was issued for his failure to appear in court in relation to the 2022…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — A St. Albans woman is facing up to 10 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to receipt of stolen money. Jessica Nutter, 39, of St. Albans admitted Wednesday to a scheme to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of COVID-19 relief funds from Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As people across the Mountain State brace for record-breaking heat this week in the midst of ongoing risks of drought, emergency officials in Kanawha County are reflecting back on the intense flooding that took place across Kanawha and five other counties this time last year. Last August, floods affected parts of Eastern…

Story by Chris Lawrence CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A well-known Charleston businessman has died. Mike Green, the longtime manager of Green’s Feed and Seed, died early Wednesday morning at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Green was the son of Earl Green, the founder of the store. Mike worked there from childhood until he retired a few…

NITRO, W.Va. — A search is underway in a thick-wooded area behind the Nitro Marketplace where there was a person-on-person armed robbery Wednesday morning. Authorities said the victim was a contractor working on some roads behind the shopping facility when he was approached and robbed at a few minutes after 10:00 a.m. The suspect ran…

UPDATE 6:22 p.m. — A structure fire in Sissonville stemmed from a brush fire Tuesday afternoon. Brush fires were reported around 1:30, and soon turned into a house fire, resulting in property loss. Multiple fire departments in the area assisted in fighting the blaze. No one was injured in the fire. SISSONVILLE, W.Va. — Fire…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Residents affected by the April 11th and 12 storms in West Virginia will now have more time to apply for federal disaster assistance. On Tuesday, The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that it has extended the date for those affected by the storm to November 2, as opposed to the original…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Charleston woman will serve time behind bars for trying to deliver heroin. Miaha Brooke Burdette, 25, of Charleston, was sentenced to no less than one year and no more than fifteen years in prison for Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin. Burdette was originally sentenced to Home Incarceration, but conditions were…

TORNADO, W.Va. — Kanawha County is welcoming a new 30-mile-long stretch of tracks made solely for dirt bike and electric bike riders — and the largest of its kind east of the Mississippi and possibly even the nation. The Kanawha County Commission gathered everyone out, including Governor Jim Justice and state and federal representatives for…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — 430 paper bags lined the walkway at the West Virginia Capitol Courtyard Monday evening from loved ones of West Virginians touched by cancer. The event, called Lights of Hope, was put on by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), set out the 430 bags to represent the 4,300 West…

WAYNE COUNTY, W.Va. — A traffic stop in Wayne County resulted in the arrest of a man, as well a drug and gun seizure. The stop was made in the Fort Gay area Monday by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Drug Enforcement Unit. The unit made the stop to arrest a passenger for drug-related warrants. Kyler…

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University is again laying down a wreath in honor of former alum and NASA pioneer Katherine Johnson. August 26th marks Katherine Johnson’s birthday and was later declared Katherine Johnson Day by the state Legislature. It’s representative of the groundbreaking legacy in mathematics and aerospace navigation Johnson leaves behind, and…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A woman who pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding after an August 2023 stabbing incident in Kanawha City is receiving an alternative sentencing of about six months in a rehab facility. Jasmine Terry, 23, went before Kanawha County Circuit Judge Dave Hardy Monday for sentencing. She was charged with stabbing Katherine George, 48,…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Parents from across the state are urging lawmakers to solve the issue of funding for childcare providers. On Sunday, the first day of the August interim legislative session, mothers, fathers, and their children made their way to the Capitol lawn in Charleston to make their voices heard in the Solutions to State’s…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School officially kicked off a new pilot of a statewide program geared toward keeping children in school throughout the year. The new attendance-based program is called “Steal the Show, Eight or Below,” and it encourages students at the school to be in the classroom every day…

A Boone County circuit judge has for a second time denied lower the $250,000 cash only bond for a mother charged in connection with the high-profile death of her 14-year-old daughter. Julie Miller (WVRJA) Circuit Judge Judge Stacy Nowicki-Eldridge refused to lower bond for Julie Miller following a hearing that took place Friday afternoon in…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A saved up reserve of federal funding will continue to pay child care workers in the Mountain State by enrollment until the funds are fully expended at the end of the year. The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has been paying child care providers based on enrollment rather than on…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston woman has been convicted of child neglect after her two children were found with injuries in 2023. Capree Moss, 22, of Charleston, was convicted Thursday on one count of Child Neglect Creating Substantial Risk of Bodily Injury from her November 21, 2023 arrest. When Charleston police officers performed a wellness check,…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority is again going back to the drawing board regarding what to do about its 11 routes throughout the Kanawha Valley that were up for proposed elimination, and narrowing it down to one potential option– they are now looking at cutting them back instead of getting rid…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — One person was reported injured in a Thursday shooting in Kanawha County. The incident took place in the 5300 block of Elaine Drive near Rand just after 3:00. One person was confirmed to be injured by the Kanawha County Sheriff’s office. No further information has been released.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As disaster recovery assistance continues to be a need following the April 11th through 12th storms that hit eight counties in the state, FEMA plans to open up another Disaster Recovery Center in Boone County on Friday. The DRC in Boone County will be open starting Friday at Madison City Hall, 255…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Marshall University fans, alumni, and donors made their way to the Bill Noe Flight School in Charleston Wednesday evening to celebrate the beginning of the fall athletic season with the annual “Paint the Capital City Green” fundraiser event. In a small airport hangar next to the flight school, hundreds of people sporting…

HURRICANE, W.Va. — Members of Charleston Regional, Huntington Regional, and Putnam County Chambers of Commerce came together Wednesday to discuss the tourism impact in the Charleston-Huntington metro area. The second annual State of Valley brought out nearly 500 people to the Valley Park Community City in Hurricane Wednesday morning where a table full of panelists…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — A St. Albans man faces prison time after pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud. Donald Ennis, 43, pleaded guilty to his charges on Wednesday after he defrauded a local fire department and filed false insurance claims. Ennis admitted to falsely filing insurance claims to obtain $347,237.70 after setting his…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As school districts come into session across the state, West Virginia Department of Education’s efforts to advance safety standards in schools continues to take central focus. School Safety Director Jonah Adkins said WVDE’s School Safety Unit with the Division of Homeland Security has been taking a variety of measures to enhance those standards…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A small plane had to make an emergency landing at West Virginia International Yeager Airport in Charleston Tuesday evening. The plane, which had two people aboard, made the landing just after 6 p.m. Tuesday evening after experiencing a right gear collapse. The incident forced the runway at CRW to close, and it…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Local law enforcement across Southern West Virginia are joining those on a federal level for a day to learn more about new forensic technology and crime-solving resources that help expedite violent investigations involving firearms and further amp up safety within communities. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Louisville Division…

GLENWOOD, W.Va. — A 74-year-old man died in a house fire in Mason County late Monday night. The state Fire Marshal’s Office said the fire happened in the Glenwood community. The fire was reported at around 11:30 p.m. An investigation into the cause of the blaze is underway.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha County circuit judge denied a motion Tuesday to remove the City of Charleston from a civil lawsuit filed by a former police officer. City attorney Gabe Wohl told Judge Jennifer Bailey the city shouldn’t be part of the lawsuit filed by Chelsea McCoy because it was former Charleston Police Chief…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. —  Sissonville man is pleading guilty to multiple charges including the attempted murder of a police officer following a February shooting. Nathan Oxley, 44, came before Kanawha County Judge Maryclaire Akers Tuesday for a plea hearing in connection to the officer-involved shooting of Kanawha County Deputy S.B. Savilla, who was responding to a…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — City council passed an ordinance Monday night that lessens the punishment for the simple possession of marijuana. While there were some comments on the floor opposing the change, the ordinance ultimately passed on a 20-5 vote. Chad Robinson The bill, that was co-sponsored by Councilmember Chad Robinson and Councilmember Frank Annie, will…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A first-ever contest starting up this month aims to recognize elementary schools across the Mountain State that are leading the way with efforts to improve health. Governor Jim Justice recently announced the inaugural West Virginia Healthy Habits School Contest during a recent media briefing. A collaborative effort between the West Virginia Department…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Optimum has said that it expects all customers to see complete restoration this evening after internet service was interrupted this morning. The internet service being impacted reportedly stemmed from vandalism to a main Optimum fiber line near Charleston Friday morning, affecting eight school systems and the state Department of Education. The fiber…

LOGAN COUNTY, W.Va. — A kangaroo, that supposedly belonged to a family in Logan County, got loose on Friday morning. The kangaroo was seen stopping traffic on Mud Fork Road in Verdunville. The kangaroo eventually hopped off the road and was caught and returned to its owners.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Students across Kanawha County are saying goodbye to summer and coming back to the classroom. Friday marked the first day of school in Kanawha County, and specifically at Nitro High School, Principal Brian Barth said they were more than ready to see the students return. “We’re all very excited, we spend all…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On Thursday, Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin and GAI Consultants held a media briefing at the Kanawha County Library to unveil a first look at a draft concept of the Capital Connector Project. The Capital Connector is a project that aims to connect Charleston’s East End and West Side by enhancing the…

CLENDENIN, W.Va. — A brand new blacktopped driveway wound its way through steep cuts into a sandstone hillside off U.S. Route 119 at Clendenin. At the end of a series of curves sat one of West Virginia’s most advanced elementary schools. Local and state dignitaries joined students, parents, and school staff to cut the ribbon on…

NITRO, W.Va. — A bit of training underway in Nitro Thursday for Kanawha County School’s new electric buses that will be hitting the road tomorrow morning for the first day of school. First responders from Nitro, St. Albans and Cross Lanes came together for the training at the Nitro Volunteer Fire Department that included a…

CHARELSTON, W.Va. — Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power customers continue to display their opposition against a $265 million rate increase. Four organizations, West Virginians for Energy Freedom, WV Citizens Action Group, People’s Action Institute and 350 Network Council came together for a ‘Bills Too High Rally’ in front of the AEP Office in Charleston Thursday…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hundreds of parents and students made their way to the WVRC building in Charleston Wednesday afternoon for 17th annual Backpack Attack, presented by 107.3 the Beat. The effort handed out 300 backpacks to young students filled with all the school year essentials inside such as pens, pencils, paper, and other supplies to…

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — South Charleston is wrapping up the summer with the 20th annual Summerfest this week. Summerfest is a yearly festival around the Mound in South Charleston that features concerts, over 20 vendors, carnival rides and a kid’s zone with inflatables and face painting. The festival kicked off on Wednesday and will last…

KENOVA, W.Va. — A man previously accused of filming children at a Kenova pool pleaded guilty to child erotica charges on Wednesday. Ronald Thompson, 61, pleaded guilty to the charge following a June 18 arrest at Dreamland Pool where he was allegedly seen taking videos and photos of children underwater. Thompson was seen by a…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry is teaming up with U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito to promote the health, education, well-being and empowerment of West Virginia’s women and girls, specifically regarding research around menopause. Alongside Capito, Berry paid a visit to the Capital City Wednesday where the duo made an initial stop at…

Story by Chris Lawrence Charleston city leaders indicated the Sternwheel Regatta for a third straight year grew significantly in 2024. The four day event from early July featured 235,000 visitors to the Capitol City. Mayor Amy Goodwin said it was a huge reflection they have tapped into a strong vein of support. “Twenty-two percent came…

KANAWHA CITY, W.Va. — Some tense moments in Kanawha City Tuesday afternoon after a man pointed a weapon at a Charleston Police officer. The incident occurred at around 3:30 p.m. on MacCorkle Avenue when a vehicle approached a Charleston Police officer while the officer had another vehicle pulled over for a violation. Upon approaching the…

HURRICANE, W.Va. — Hundreds of community members from across Putnam County made their way to the Valley Park Community Center in Hurricane Tuesday night to show their support of a popular hiking/biking trail. The Meeks Mountain Trails in Putnam County were hand built by community members for walking, running, and mountain biking. The trails have…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Prosecutor’s Office says they have had enough with violent gun crimes, sex crimes, and crimes against children being treated just like any other offense, and they are amping up the punishments to change that. Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney Debra Rusnak gathered with Kanawha County Sheriffs, commissioners among other public…

ST. ALBANS, W.Va. — A safe and legal option for the anonymous surrender of newborns is now being provided in the City of St. Albans. The Safe Haven Baby Box was recently dedicated at the St. Albans Fire Department Central Station. A collaborative effort between the fire department, the City of St. Albans and the…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Vandalia Health Network is continuing to reach people across the Mountain State with their FARMacy program. On Monday, Vandalia Health kicked off their newest FARMacy program at the CAMC Primary Care in Charleston, as they’ll expand the program that has served nearly 1,000 patients across four years. In the past, the…

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall University is anticipating on welcoming more than 1,500 students to campus for the first week of the new fall semester this week. Vice President of Intercultural and Student Affairs Marcie Simms said it’s the most they’ve ever brought in for the university’s Week of Welcome or WOW event which begins Tuesday,…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Nearly 70 more new student enrollments are coming in to learn to fly planes this fall at Marshall University’s Bill Noe Flight School. An orientation was held at the flight school Monday morning, which is situated on the grounds of West Virginia International Yeager Airport in Charleston. A total of 65 new…

INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University President Ericke Cage says the recently-welcomed new greenhouses on campus will continue to boost their ongoing agricultural research and development. Located behind the Dr. Hazo W. Carter Jr. Integrated Extension Building, Cage said the 6,912 square foot series of greenhouses will also help to enhance the agricultural research…

POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — A man is in jail after attempted arson and murder situation from the weekend. Jason Ray Blankenship, 42, of Point Pleasant, was arrested after he physically assaulted his sister, Terri Lynn Vanhoose, on two separate occasions. On Saturday, police responded to a house on Cherry Drive in Point Pleasant where Blankenship…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Judicial Building will soon be getting renovations. Last week, the Kanawha County Commission met and addressed the Judicial Building and brought Jody Driggs from Silling Architects to give an update on where plans stand. Driggs announced that there would be a three-phase approach to renovating the building, with a…

DUNBAR, W.Va. — Kanawha County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a deadly motorcycle crash. It happened at shortly after 1 a.m. Saturday westbound on Interstate 64 near the Dunbar exit. Westbound traffic was directed off the interstate onto state Route 25 at Dunbar for about two hours while the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department investigated the crash…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. —  A man charged with murdering two of his girlfriend’s family members pleaded not guilty to his charges during his formal arraignment Friday . Markus Guy (WVRJA) Markus Guy, 32, of Charleston, pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder before Kanawha County Circuit Judge Maryclaire Akers, and Akers set his trial…

RAND, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Highways and Governor Jim Justice announced Friday the winning bid for a nearly $5.5 million storm sewers project in Rand. AMPECO Inc. had the winning bid at $5,459,299, which is far less than what WVDOH experts thought the project was going to cost. This is one of…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Dolly Parton’s initiative to enhance literacy and generate a love of reading in young children is making an impact here in the Mountain State. The West Virginia Department of Education was host to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, also known as “Dolly Day” at the Kanawha County Public Library in Charleston Friday. State…

CROSS LANES, W.Va. — A West Virginia man was killed in Gallia County, Ohio Thursday night and a juvenile charged in the death was arrested in Kanawha County. The Gallia County Sheriff’s Department said Kyle Foltz, 20, of Mathias, West Virginia (Hardy County) was shot and killed at Sun Valley Drive apartment complex in Green…

EAST BANK, W.Va. — The demolition of Calvert Field in East Bank began Friday. The concrete homestands at the decades-old stadium in eastern Kanawha County are coming down after an engineer found the approximately 80-yard stands structurally unsound. Calvert Field in the 1990s. (Photo/The Montgomery Herald) The demolition includes the stands on the west side…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha County volunteer fire department is rebuilding while also continuing to provide fire protection for a large area of the county. Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department’s lone board member, Barry Holstein, told the Kanawha County Commission Thursday that he remains the lone board member for now, but the station has been…

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A large blaze broke out at a home on Highland Avenue in South Charleston Thursday night, destroying the roof and likely, the entire property. The call went out to the South Charleston Fire Department at 7:13, and crews were still suppressing parts of the fire nearly two hours after the call…

LINCOLN COUNTY, W.Va. — A Lincoln County man is in custody after allegedly breaking into several churches in the area during the last several weeks. Tanner Fugate, 25, of Hamlin, was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly breaking and entering into the Sumerco Church of God in Yawkey. After a follow-up investigation by the Lincoln County…

DUNBAR, W.Va. — A $5 million dollar upgrade is what’s in store toward the expansion of the welcome center at the Shawnee Sports Complex in Dunbar, further leading to more investments into the state’s growing sports tourism industry. The Kanawha County Commission joined U.S. Senator Joe Manchin among other dignitaries helping to fund the initiative,…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Police say a Charleston man is dead after being shot early Thursday morning during a fight with his girlfriend. Charleston police detectives said Chrishawn Perkins, 32, was in a very heated argument with his girlfriend at another person’s residence on Grace Avenue where they had been invited for the night. Police said…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — Multiple vehicles, including a tractor trailer were involved in a crash on Interstate 77 North Wednesday evening. The accident occurred at around 8 o’clock Wednesday evening at mile marker 92 near Marmet. No injuries were reported, but the northbound fast lane was shut down for some time. All lanes have since…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –A tractor trailer travelling on Interstate 77 near Kanawha City reportedly rolled over after a crash Wednesday evening. The accident happened at around 8 o’clock Wednesday evening at mile marker 96 and closed the southbound fast lane. Members of the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office were on the scene. The accident has since…

MADISON, W.Va. — A judge will soon determine the fate of a Boone County man convicted of sexually abusing a minor. William Craddock, 50, of Madison, who served as a member of the West Virginia Air National Guard 130th Airlift Wing, previously pleaded guilty to 10 counts of sexual abuse. On Wednesday, Judge Jay Hoke…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha County man was sentenced Wednesday to over four years in prison for the distribution of fentanyl. Travell Lamar Johnson, 45, of Big Chimney, will have three years of supervised release after the four year and three month-term is served. According to court documents, Johnson sold approximately 3.5 grams of fentanyl…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Much improvements, growth, and success have marked the virtual school program in Kanawha County over the course of the past year. Virtual Learning Executive Director Valery Harper gave an update to the Kanawha County Board of Education during a meeting this week based on a virtual school progress report for the 2023-2024…

There are going to be direct flights from Charleston to the New York City area for the first time in 11 years. Gov. Jim Justice Breeze Airways, Gov. Jim Justice and West Virginia International Yeager Airport announced the flights Wednesday. They’ll begin from CRW to Newark Liberty International Airport on Nov. 14. “This partnership with…

LEWISBURG, W.Va. — From education to agriculture, the State Fair of West Virginia and its nearly 100 year impact will soon return to the Appalachian hills of Lewisburg this Thursday. State Fair CEO Kelly Collins said for the 99th annual state fair, the 10-day event will bring back everyone’s favorite activities, including carnival rides, shopping…

CROSS LANES, W.Va. — A Cross Lanes man has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in connection to a 2023 shooting death. Alexander Hall, 23, was previously charged with first-degree murder of Billie Parker, 52, of Spencer, but pleaded not guilty. In early August 2023, Hall was charged with domestic battery after an incident with a…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The 41st annual National Night Out brought police officers, firefighters, and community members together Tuesday evening in Charleston. National Night Out is a nationwide event where over 17,000 communities across the country engage with law enforcement, and 6th Street on Charleston’s West Side came together in a cookout format for the neighborhoods…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia fugitive was apprehended on Tuesday in Dayton, Ohio, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Reginald Korzell Moore Jr., 37, of St. Albans, was wanted out of Kanawha County for a Circuit Court capias warrant for the offense of strangulation. Moore was apprehended at around 8 a.m. Tuesday morning by…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango says Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power’s newest proposed $265 million rate increase is just another hike they have been trying to slip past customers for a while now. The Kanawha County Commission has been adamantly opposed of the new proposal from the power companies, who recently filed…

PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. — The potential Putnam County construction bond has taken another step forward. On Monday, the Putnam County Board of Education approved the bond to appear on the November election ballot for citizens to vote on. This coming after the state School Building Authority signed off on the financial plan for the bond…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — Schools in Kanawha County could soon see the installation of new turf on their baseball and softball fields before the spring 2025 seasons roll around. The Kanawha County Board of Education met Monday evening and approved the contract for turf fields through FieldTurf. The total of the turfing across the county…

Story by Chris Lawrence CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The opposition is already starting to mount against a $265 million rate increase proposed by Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power. Both an advocacy group and the Kanawha County Commission commented on the proposal Monday. Emmett Pepper The power companies filed the request with the state Public Service Commission to raise…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A man originally charged with second-degree murder in connection with a 2022 shooting death in Charleston entered a Kennedy Plea to a lesser offense Monday. Kanawha County prosecutors dropped the murder charge against Shavon Collins, 37, of Charleston, and agreed to a deal where Collins pleaded to the felony offense of being…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The question of misdemeanor charges for marijuana possession in the City of Charleston won’t be on the general election ballot. Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin said Monday the citizens group that collected signatures didn’t have enough signatures to force a vote. “State code requires that there be 10% of all qualified voters,…

NITRO, W.Va. — An investigation is underway following a Monday morning fire in Nitro. The blaze at a house near the intersection of 2nd Ave. and 33rd Street came was reported at 11:22 a.m. Firefighters said smoke was showing when they arrived on the scene. The blaze was under control before noon. There were no…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha County man will spend up to 50 years in prison for sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl who was under his care at the time. Joshua Hudson, of Cedar Grove, was sentenced Monday in Kanawha County Circuit Court. Judge Tera Salango handed down the maximum prison time citing Hudson’s lack of…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Capital City is claiming an Olympic champion as one of its own. Kristen Faulkner, who won the gold medal in the women’s road race at the Paris Olympics over the weekend, was also a winner in the USA Cycling Professional Road National Championships held in Charleston back in May. “It so…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Charleston man charged in a double murder investigation is set to go on trial later this year. Nicholas David Hanshaw, 38, of Charleston, was arraigned Monday on two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the Dec. 2023 stabbing deaths of his mother Sherry Jean Russell, 62, and a 10-year-old boy,…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Governor’s Arts Caravan will be hitting the road for its fourth year again this week and will give artists and art organizations the opportunity to obtain some grants for the creative work they do. Hosted by the state Department of Arts, Culture, and History (WVDAH) and the State Arts Office, the…

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — BridgeValley Community and Technical College President Casey Sacks says ongoing problems with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly called FAFSA, continue to impact students this coming school year. Sacks told the BridgeValley Board of Governors on Friday the college will not be able to submit corrections in bulk to…

LOUDENDALE, W.Va. — After a lapse in paperwork temporarily shut the doors of the Loundendale Volunteer Fire Department this week, the department says it expects to resume operations Saturday. The fire department closed Wednesday after failing to maintain workers compensation coverage for its workers. A Loudendale Volunteer Fire Department spokesperson said it was thought the…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power are seeking a 15.4% rate increase from the state Public Service Commission. If approved, the increase would bring in $265 million from the utilities’ 460,000 customers in West Virginia. The average residential customer would see their monthly rates increase by $28.72. Aaron Walker According to the companies,…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — MultiFest has kicked off in Charleston for a 34th year. The Multi-Cultural Festival got started at Haddad Riverfront Park along Kanawha Boulevard Thursday evening with live music featuring Chuck Brown Band, a band based out of Washington D.C. MultiFest Board member David Fryson says the event is becoming a national draw. “We…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Some West Virginia University fans prepared themselves for the upcoming 2024 football campaign with a Thursday evening event to hear Tony Caridi speak. The fundraiser event, called “Inside the Huddle,” took place at the Ball Toyota Event Center at Patrick Street Plaza, and was sponsored by the United Way of Central West…

LOUDENDALE, W.Va. — The Loudendale Volunteer Department in Kanawha County is closed temporarily. The station closed yesterday as a result of failure to maintain workers compensation coverage. In order to operate, stations in West Virginia must provide workers compensation for all service members. For the time being, other stations will help respond to calls in…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha County circuit judge had ordered a second 14-year-old Charleston boy to be tried as an adult in connection with a January murder and robbery at a Charleston tobacco shop. Barack Williams (CPD) Circuit Judge Maryclaire Akers has signed the order in the case of Barack Howard Williams. Williams is charged…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Nitro woman will be sentenced later this month after admitting to biting and abusing her children in Oct. 2022. Jennifer Clark, 43, appeared before Kanawha County Circuit Judge Dave Hardy Thursday morning where she pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of child abuse creating risk of bodily injury. Investigators found bite…

CHARLESTON, W.V.a. — On Thursday, August 1, the United Way of Central West Virginia will host its annual “Inside the Huddle” event at the Ball Toyota Event Center at Patrick Street Plaza. The event is a fundraiser for United Way of Central West Virginia. Inside the Huddle will begin at 5:30 p.m., and will feature…

SISSONVILLE, W.Va. — Police have identified the man that barricaded himself in a Sissonville home Wednesday afternoon. Joshua Allen Patterson, 37, of Sissonville, is charged with wanton endangerment involving a firearm after he allegedly fired multiple shots from a residence in the Sissonville are close to Tate Hollow Road and Fields Lane. No injuries were…

UPDATE 2:30 p.m.  Deputies led man away from the scene in handcuffs. SISSONVILLE, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department SWAT team is on the scene where a man has barricaded himself inside a home. A disturbance was reported Wednesday afternoon at the residence in the Sissonville are close to Tate Hollow Road and Fields Lane.…

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In order to be better prepared to handle real-life emergencies, local police, fire and EMS personnel came together Wednesday for joint training exercises in Kanawha County. WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals was the only healthcare system to participate in the drill. A number of hospital employees were at the South Charleston campus…

CHARLESTON, W.V.a — One of the three suspects in the May drive-by shooting near the Shawnee Sports Complex, was out of jail on an improper bond, according to a judge on Tuesday. Zion Clark, 23, of Dunbar, was charged in connection to the May 19 shooting that happened close to the athletic complex while a…

CHARLESTON, W.Va.–Dozens of emergency vehicles rushed to Virginia Street in Charleston Tuesday evening to attend to a fire at the Cavalier Apartment building. Cavalier Apartments is owned by Patriot Services Group West Virginia, the same company that owned the Regal Apartment building that saw a major fire last year. Dispatchers received the call just before…

BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. — Police are looking for the driver of a pick-up truck that hit a tractor-trailer driver as he sped away from an accident scene on Interstate 64 Tuesday morning. According to Barboursville police, there was a wreck involving a newer model white Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck and a tractor-trailer in the eastbound lanes…

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Around 100 West Virginia teachers who are seeking a National Board Certification are in South Charleston for a three-day NBC Awareness and Support session to learn about the process. The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is hosting the event Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Holiday Inn & Suites. Dr.…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Charleston Dirty Birds will soon be hosting its fifth straight installment of African American Heritage Night at GoMart Ballpark. The Dirty Birds will host the celebration next Monday, August 5, and Tuesday, August 6. The two-day event will feature a Monday reception where Roberto Clemente Jr., son of Major League Baseball…

HANDLEY, W.Va. — Update 9:00 p.m. Monday — Police have identified the victim of a fatal crash in eastern Kanawha County Monday evening. David McCallister, 59, of Belle, died on the scene of the accident. The other individual involved was transported to Montgomery General Hospital with non-life threatening injures. Crash investigators say McCallister was traveling…

Story by Chris Lawrence Putnam County voters may be asked to approve a school construction bond in the general election in November. The county is also asking the state School Building Authority for help. John Hudson Putnam County Superintendent of Schools John Hudson said the Board of Education will vote next Monday during their regular…

KANAWHA CITY, W.Va. — One of the 50 Kanawha County teachers who was selected for a free master’s degree program from West Virginia University says furthering her education will help address student learning. Kanawha City Elementary School resource teacher Nicole Jenny said in the past six years she’s been a teacher she’s seen a drastic…

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — West Virginia Republican leaders are reacting to the news of two more counties flipping red in recent voter registration numbers. Kanawha and Fayette counties now have more registered Republican voters than Democrats, and Kanawha County Republican Party Chair Dianna Graves says West Virginia Democrats are tired of far-left trends in the…

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Health will commemorate 50 years of a program that brings support to vulnerable mothers and young children. The Department of Health’s Office of Nutrition Services will hold a 50th anniversary celebration of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, better known as WIC at…

JEFFERSON, W.Va. — St. Albans resident Junior Smith said he’s going to put a few of his 500 free gallons of gasoline to use right away. “We’re beach-bound,” Smith said Saturday not long after his name was drawn as the winner of the WVRC 500-Gallon Great Gas Giveaway A to Z Outlet and ParMar stores.…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha County grand jury handed up indictments on 50 defendants this week including two murder cases. Markus Guy (WVRJA) Markus Guy, 31, of Charleston, was indicted in the February shooting deaths of Alisha Carnefix, 39, and Koda Jarrett, 14, of St. Albans. The victims were found in their home on Feb.…

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — 50 educators in Kanawha County flocked to South Charleston High School Friday afternoon to be recognized for being selected for a paid-for master’s degree from West Virginia University. WVU President Gordon Gee recognized the 50 teachers that applied and were selected to receive the master’s degree in Literacy Education with a…

EAST BANK, W.Va. — Kanawha County school officials say they are confident they’ll be able to find a solution to allow a local middle school football team to use their home field this fall. Kanawha County Schools Superintendent Tom Williams met with officials at East Bank Middle School this week. The meeting led to plans…

CROSS LANES, W.Va. — Dozens of members of the Cross Lanes community came to the Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department station Thursday evening to get an understanding as to why the station’s chief and entire board, except for one member, resigned. The board members resigning before Thursday’s meeting came after a multitude of the nearly…

CROSS LANES, W.Va. — A Cross Lanes man has been hit with multiple felonies for his involvement in a 2023 robbery. Camri Calrissian White, 25, of Cross Lanes, was convicted Thursday of robbery, discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The robbery took place…

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A South Charleston woman has been sentenced to four months in prison for conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Lydia Spencer, 33, was sentenced on Thursday, and her sentence will be followed by three years of supervised release. In addition, Spencer has been ordered to pay $36,814.12 in restitution. Spencer was the…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. —  Biden administration Drug Czar Dr. Rahul Gupta said he’s impressed with the newly expanded clinic at West Virginia Health Right on Charleston’s East End. Dr. Rahul Gupta Gupta, the former Kanawha-Charleston Health Department director and former state Chief Health Officer, got a tour of the recently expanded space during a visit to Charleston Thursday.…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two additional options are now being put on the table at the Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority as part of its ongoing discussion regarding alterations to 11 routes among other operational changes as way to cut $1.3 million from its budget. After receiving a large number of public comments regarding the route…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A pair of decades-old Democratic Party strongholds in West Virginia have flipped to Republican in recent county voter registration numbers. Kanawha County now has 42,314 registered Republicans and 42,251 registered Democrats. Matt Herridge Fayette County has also recently flipped with 9,202 Republicans and 9,174 Democrats. Those registering as unaffiliated has also grown…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — FEMA says survivors of the early April storms and tornadoes have received more than $5.6 million in federal disaster assistance in the past 60 days since the presidential disaster declaration, and they continue to remain in West Virginia to assist in flood damages victims sustained the following week after the storms. FEMA…

Story by Chris Lawrence HAMLIN, W.Va. — Lincoln County School officials say damage to a number of school facilities in the Hamlin area was significant after a series of break-ins over the last week. Intruders damaged ten doors at various school facilities at Lincoln County High School and the Lion’s Club Park athletic facilities in Hamlin.…

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — The National Park Service is trying to recruit more volunteers to help monitor the trails within the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve as visitation numbers continue to grow. The NRG National Park Service held a recruitment event alongside those with Friends of New River Gorge National Park Wednesday in Fayette…

BUFFALO, W.Va. — Toyota West Virginia says it has started producing the fifth-generation hybrid transaxle at its plant in Putnam County. Toyota West Virginia President David Rosier said the assembly of the transaxles is part of a previously announced $300 million investments at the Buffalo plant to expand the company’s electrification of vehicles it makes.…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For the second year in a row, Charleston’s GoMart Ballpark will go from professional baseball park to winter wonderland to make way for the Salango Law Light the Night. Last holiday season, Light the Night gave visitors a fun experience with over two million lights across the field and concourse, an ice-skating…

SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — The man charged in connection with the June 2022 shooting death of Nicholas County Sheriff’s Deputy Tom Baker entered a plea bargain to a lesser charge Tuesday ahead of his scheduled trial. Brent Tyler Kelly, 30, of Birch River, pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter. He had been charged with murder in…

BECKLEY, W.Va. — A new Raleigh County judge is taking an oath of office. Todd Kirby was officially sworn in as judge in the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court in Raleigh County Tuesday. Kirby said his first hearing in the new role was to start bright and early the day following the swearing in ceremony, but…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A man charged in connection with a 2021 murder in Kanawha County now has a new trial date. Michael Wayne Smith, 44, appeared before Kanawha County Circuit Court Judge Kenneth Ballard for a status hearing Tuesday. Ballard set a new trial date will be set for November 12. Smith is charged with…

Story by Chris Lawrence  Jeremiah Gray CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A high-speed chase which involved two convicted felons started with a report of a suspicious person at a Jackson County, Ohio Walmart Monday. Court documents indicated Jeremiah Gray, 42, of Blue Ridge, Ga. and Desiree Lewis, 36, of Covington, Ky. were arrested by West Virginia State Police…

CLENDENIN, W.Va. — Eight years after the deadly 2016 flood that ravaged the town of Clendenin, the community will see the doors to its new gem of an elementary school open for this school year. The new Clendenin Elementary School, which sits on Elk River Road, replaces the former Clendenin Elementary School that was ruined…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two are in custody following a pursuit that ended in Charleston Monday evening. The pursuit started when a driver got on Interstate 64 East from U.S. Route 35 and in the process, drew a multitude of law enforcement agencies into a high-speed chase. Involved in the chase were deputies from Jackson and…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Passengers at West Virginia International Yeager Airport in Charleston will soon start to see construction come underway for a complete airport terminal building renovation and enhancement project. CRW staff held a media day Monday where they gave members of the media a first-hand look at the plans they have in store to not…

SPENCER, W.Va. — Construction is beginning on a renovation project at Roane General Hospital in Spencer. The hospital will use $5.4 million to improve its air handling and wiring systems. Hospital CEO Doug Bentz said some of the much-needed updates came to light even more during the covid pandemic. “After going through covid we realized…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — All flags on state-owned facilities in Wood County and the West Virginia Capitol Complex will be displayed at half-staff Saturday until dusk to honor the life of former West Virginia Delegate, Tom Azinger. Azinger passed away this week at the age of 89. Azinger served as a West Virginia Delegate for 10…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A multi-vehicle crash on Charleston’s West Side has caused a fire and loss of power for local residents. The two-vehicle accident occurred around 8:30 Friday night on the intersection of Tennessee Avenue and Randolph Street. The wreck caused one car to flip over and crash into a nearby transformer, causing it to…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s time to get wet and beat the summer heat. Salango Law Water Days is set for Saturday and Sunday at Laidley Field. The event will feature large water slides, slip and slides and water guns along with water fun for young kids. There will also be a petting zoo. It’s a…

NICHOLAS COUNTY, W.Va. — The body of a 44-year-old Morgantown man missing near Summersville Lake has been recovered. State police said the body Scott David Saylor was recovered from the lake around 8:20 a.m. Friday in the Battle Run Beach area. Saylor was last seen in the area last Sunday at around 2 p.m. His…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Over the course of last year, West Virginia American Water managed to provide more than $845,000 supporting a host of organizations that dedicate their time in helping others. American Water’s Charitable Foundation recently announced its end of year total in charity donations for 2023. The company provided over $459,000 through grants, contributions…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A representative from FEMA says so far, they have approved over $5.2 million in disaster relief assistance to residents across 11 counties following the early April severe storms and tornadoes. The deadline to register for that assistance from the April 2-6 storms is Monday, July 22. After the state received an official…

Story by Brad McElhinny Delegate Kayla Young of Kanawha County has expressed support for President Joe Biden stepping aside in the general election. Her position is significant because Young is a delegate to next month’s Democratic National Convention. She also called for a process at the convention to determine the presidential nominee with the best…

SISSONVILLE, W.Va. — 21-year-old Jeremiah Gibson, of Sissonville, was arrested Wednesday night for a felony charge of sexual assault in the third degree. Detectives from the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation on July 8, 2024, after being called to the residence of a 14-year-old female victim. Detectives had the evidence needed to obtain…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state of West Virginia is already going all out for the gear up of America’s 250th birthday that’s set for July 4, 2026. So far this year, the West Virginia Semiquincentennial Commission has hosted a number of activities around the state recognizing the art, culture, and history that West Virginia has…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two factors killed plans to include an aquatics center in the Capital Sports Center planned for Charleston. Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango said bondholders would not let go of the parking garage property along Lee Street at Town Center Mall and a feasibility study said an aquatics center wouldn’t be feasible. Ben…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Decades-old Calvert Field, the home of East Bank Middle School football in Kanawha County, will not be in operation for football games this fall after an engineer said the home stands were not structurally sound. Kanawha County School Superintendent Tom Williams made the decision Wednesday to move the school’s three home games…

BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. — The founder of the popular West Virginia-based restaurant chain Gino’s Pizza and Spaghetti House has died at the age of 94, according to his family. Huntington native William Kenneth Grant, or better known to most as “Kenney,” opened the first Gino’s restaurant in his hometown of Huntington in 1961, and also owned…

HURRICANE, W.Va. — A new apartment complex is coming to Hurricane, as the city, in partnership with AB Contracting Inc., broke ground on 304 at Valley Pointe Wednesday. True to its name, 304 at Valley Pointe will feature 304 units on Teays Valley Road, directly behind Wendy’s. One, two, and three-bedroom apartments will be offered,…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With a little around four months from when construction should officially get underway on the City of Charleston’s new Capital Sports Complex, committees are currently meeting to discuss some changes regarding the future facility as well as ways to make it more environmentally-sustainable. Nancy Bruns, a member of the Capital Sports Complex…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A judge has rejected a request to allow a Sharpe Hospital patient back into the community with supervision after he was sentenced last year for murdering his parents in 2020. Takanao Kambara, 28, appeared virtually before Kanawha County Circuit Judge Dave Hardy Wednesday where defense attorney Ronni Sheets asked the judge to…

Story by Chris Lawrence SUTTON, W.Va. —  A Charleston man gave his own life to save his son from drowning. West Virginia Natural Resources Police said the body of Kevaughn Jamar Montgomery, 25, of Charleston was recovered from Sutton Lake around 7 p.m. Tuesday by members of the DNR Law Enforcement Dive Team. According to…

RIPLEY, W.Va. — At least three people were injured when a car went through the front of the CAMC Telemedicine Center in Ripley Wednesday morning. Authorities said the car went through one of the two large windows on the front of the single-story building at around 10:50 a.m. At least some of those injured were…

Story by Chris Lawrence SUTTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Natural Resources Police are engaged in the search for a man missing and presumed drowned at Sutton Lake. The incident happened just before noon Monday at the lake and according to the agency, the victim is a 25-year old man from the Charleston area. He was…

Story by Chris Lawrence SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — State Police and the DNR’s Natural Resources Police are engaged in an investigation for a missing man at Summersville Lake. The individual is a 44-year old man from Morgantown and was last believed to have gone to the lake for a day trip at Battle Run Beach on…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After surviving breast cancer five years ago, Agnes Judge found hope through her challenging journey, and now she’s spreading that hope on to others going through similar circumstances. Judge has now embarked on a new journey to spread that hope– a 50-state hospital tour to raise awareness about breast cancer. Charleston Area…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston City Council met Monday evening, with a couple of issues being at the center of the discussion. The topic that saw the most debate or questionnaire was the proposed ordinance that would change city code in Charleston to lessen the punishment for adults for the first offense of the simple possession…

  CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito made her way to Capitol Market in Charleston Monday evening to celebrate the signing of a bill trying to end Parkinson’s Disease. The Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, which was signed by President Joe Biden on July 2,…

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall University’s new and very first cyber security director says with his over 30 years of experience in the field, he’s ready to help make Marshall one of the leading edge schools in the country for education in protecting computer security and data technology. After Dr. Henry Collier was named as the…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — There’s now a new place patients can go online to check their vaccination records from wherever they are. The West Virginia Department of Health’s Bureau for Public Health has launched MyIR Mobile, a new system allowing patients to view their immunization history and print out their own official records. WV DH Secretary…

Story by Katherine Skeldon MALDEN, W.Va. — University students continue to uncover layers of the past at a local archeological dig site just outside of Charleston– from finding 1800 salt industry-era artifacts, to archaic pieces dating back long before. Students and staff from West Virginia State University’s Archeological Field School as well as university students…

Story by Aaron Parker  CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The petition to the City of Charleston that aims to create a new city code for the simple possession of cannabis will be looked at for the second consecutive week this evening. Charleston’s Committee on Ordinance & Rules discussed a pair of bills (Bill 8039 and Bill 8043)…

Eleanor, W.Va. — A Putnam County woman has a direct indictment handed down to her from a grand jury after a 2022 fire that resulted in her child’s death. A grand jury in Putnam County returned a two-count indictment Wednesday against Megan Kincaid, stating Kincaid committed child neglect resulting in death and child neglect resulting…

CROSS LANES, W.Va. — UPDATE: 6:48 Friday — According to Metro 911, all westbound lanes on Interstate 64 are now open. Kanawha County authorities said Interstate 64 westbound will be closed near the Cross Lanes exit for an extended period of time Friday afternoon following a wreck involving a passenger vehicle and two tractor trailers.…

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — South Charleston Mayor Frank Mullens says the opening of the new Starbucks in the city is the second piece to the 500,000 square foot shopping center that’s coming to the area, and will be yet another major economic driver. The new Starbucks opened Thursday along MacCorkle Avenue in South Charleston, right…

 A new $8 million aerial tram could be ready for visitors to Hawks Nest State Park in Fayette County by the end of next summer. Brett McMillion Ground was broken on the project Friday in a ceremony attended by Gov. Jim Justice and others. The former tram had to be closed by the state in…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Commission met Thursday evening, and on the top of the agenda, was the topic of disaster recovery following both the April 2-6 storms that featured tornadoes and the April 11-12 storms that caused flooding and landslides. Both storms had disaster declarations announced by President Joe Biden, with the April…

CHARLESTON, W.Va –The Capital City is still reaping the rewards from the recent 2024 USA Cycling Pro Road Championships that the city hosted in May. The six-day event that featured over 400 cyclists from nearly every state in the nation, generated an estimated $4.6 million in economic impact, as reported by the City of Charleston…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More funding in the form of $1 million is going toward the ongoing project to build new and permanent ambulance stations across four Kanawha County locations. Governor Jim Justice met with the Kanawha County Commission and the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority at its Charleston-based headquarters Thursday afternoon to grant the $1…

JULIAN, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Highways was tasked with repairing a concrete slab that buckled upwards due to heat on Wednesday. The section of concrete, located on US Route 119 near Julian in Kanawha County, was temporarily fixed overnight Tuesday night before WVDOH crews fixed the issue permanently on Wednesday. WVDOH Chief…

NITRO, W.Va. — It will be a busy weekend ahead for Kanawha County Metro 911 full of pickles and pickleball. Metro 911 will be host to the second annual Serving for Safety Pickleball Tournament starting this Thursday, July 11 through Sunday, July 14 at the Nitro Athletic Complex. The tournament kicks off Thursday with Senior…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state’s minority office sets off on a tour across the Mountain State for a few months to meet people in those minorities where they are and listen to concerns regarding issues they may have. The West Virginia Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs plans to again host a series of listening…

CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. — The Cabell County Board of Education made a large commitment to advance the area’s parks and libraries on Tuesday evening, as members took a look at the county’s excess levy proposal. In the meeting, $1.7 million in equalization payments for the 2024-2025 fiscal year was approved for the county’s parks and…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) held a pair of meetings at the Embassy Suites in Charleston on Tuesday to take questions from the public regarding the recent decision to pause a proposed extension to the runway of West Virginia International Yeager Airport. The open-house style meetings took place from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Owner of Pugh Furniture, Beth Pugh says she feels a great sense of nostalgia following the announcement the business will be closing its doors after over 100 years. “People have been great, I’ve gotten all kinds of hugs and lovely comments, and people sending me notes and stuff, so it’s a bitter-sweet…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A free four-day summer camp helping non-verbal and autistic children better communicate has now expanded in its second year. After Exceptional Possibilities of West Virginia started last year with just three founders–three teachers and co-workers from a Kanawha County elementary school– and a smaller group of students, one of the three founders,…

FAYETTE COUNTY, W.Va. — A Mount Olive Correctional Complex inmate has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for second-degree murder. 55-year-old Charles Redman, of Mount Olive, appeared before Circuit Judge Thomas H. Ewing on Monday, where Ewing passed down the sentence in connection to the November 2020 murder of another Mount Olive inmate. Video…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Community leaders in the Charleston area have submitted an ordinance by petition to the city to create new city code for simple possession of cannabis. The ordinance, otherwise known as, “The Sensible Marijuana Ordinance,” aims to create new city code that would make penalties as minimal as possible for the simple possession…

CHARLESTON, W.Va.— Newly-nominated president of the Kanawha County School board Ric Cavender says after serving on the board for eight years now, he’s happy to be filling the new role. Cavender was among three board members who took an oath of office at last Monday’s meeting where he was selected as the new president, replacing…

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The South Charleston Library-goers and staff say it’s great to have the library back open again after being closed down for three months since the early April storm which had caused significant damage to the building. Library patron Amanda Ream said she’s so glad to see it make a comeback. “You…