HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — At least two are injured after a vehicle crashed into a gas station pump in Huntington. The crash was reported around 9:30 Wednesday evening at the Speedway in the 2800 block of 5th Street Road. When the wreck occurred, the gas pump caught fire. The vehicle involved was not damaged by the…
Local lawmakers react to Governor Morrisey’s first State of the State address
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –Local lawmakers sharing their thoughts on Governor Patrick Morrisey’s first State of the State address. Governor Morrisey gave the address Wednesday night at the state capitol. He talked about the budget, creating a new power center, a little bit on education in the state, and healthcare. Senator Tom Takubo, R-Kanawha, said that he…
Former Putnam County Commissioner Steve Deweese sentenced after misappropriating funds
PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. — Former Putnam County Commissioner Steve Deweese has been sentenced to one year of probation in a fraudulent financial activity case. Deweese entered an Alford Plea last December after allegations arose of him misappropriating $4,000 from 2017-2019while serving as the county’s sheriff. Those allegations stemmed from four $1,000 checks made out to…
CAMC hospital staff conduct active shooter simulation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Nursing students and medical employees are coming together and learning about what to do in an active shooter situation within a real hospital setting. Charleston Area Medical Center held an active shooter drill Wednesday at its Center for Learning and Research. Students from West Virginia State University and University of Charleston came…
Transformer vandalism in Sissonville
SISSONVILLE, W.Va. — Kanawha County Sherriff Department is currently investigating vandalism reports at the AEP power site in Sissonville. AEP power outage was reported in Derricks Creek Road at around 1:45 pm on Tuesday. According to the workers at AEP the transformer had been severely damaged. Investigators claim that there is clear evidence that the…
WVSU President advocates for funding at state legislature
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University President Ericke Cage is all set to advocate for university’s funding at the state legislature. West Virginia legislative session starts this week WVSU President Cage will be an attendee at Gov. Patrick Morrissey’s State of State Address on Tuesday. “We will be up there under the dome advocating for…
Indiana woman sentenced to life in prison with mercy in Fayette County murder
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — An Indiana woman has been sentenced to life in prison with with mercy for her role in a Fayette County murder. Amanda Don Soultz, 32, of Elkhart, Indiana, was sentenced today for her involvement in the January 2023 shooting death of Michelle Smith, 41, of Fayette County. Soultz previously pleaded guilty to…
Huntington Mayor presents his proposed budget for the city to council members
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Huntington Mayor Patrick Farrell presented his proposed fiscal year 2026 budget for city council members at Monday evening’s council meeting. He started his presentation with telling council members how he sees the current fiscal year 2025 budget before jumping in and saying the things that will be different for the FY 2026 budget.…
Education leaders look at several priorities they plan to present to lawmakers during legislative session
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Education Association President Dale Lee says as the state’s largest teacher organization, they have a lot of priorities they want to work on with lawmakers in tackling several key issues the education system currently faces. Lee came on MetroNews ‘Talkline’ Tuesday a day before the 60-day regular legislative session was…
Deputies ask for help in identifying four suspects in connection to salon break-in
JEFFERSON, W.Va. –The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department is asking the community for help in identifying the four suspects who were involved in a break-in Sunday night. According to surveillance video, two individuals, presumed to be male, can be seen entering Inspired Salon on MacCorkle Ave SW around 6 p.m. Sunday night. The video showed the first…
Kanawha County Judge to officiate weddings on Valentine’s Day
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — There’s nothing like saying “I do” than on a day celebrating love. Kanawha County Circuit Judge Maryclaire Akers says she already has several marriages scheduled for Valentine’s Day this Friday but are ready for more. Every year Akers officiates marriages in her courtroom in Kanawha County on Valentine’s Day. She said it…
School administrator talks to state senators on how she tackles behavior issues at her school
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –State senators are having important conversations with school administrators and their staff in order to help find a solution to the behavior issues in the classrooms. The education committee met at Mary C. Snow Elementary School Monday afternoon to hear from principal Destiny Spencer about the disciplinary actions they have in place to help…
Police identify victim in Cabell County crash
UPDATE –– Cabell County deputies have identified the victim of a fatal crash from Sunday night. Police say Joseph Cobb, 36, of Barboursville, died after a crash on Fudges Creek Road in Ona. Deputies also confirmed that a female passenger is in critical condition. ONA, W.Va. (Original) — A vehicle crash in Cabell County Sunday…
Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department honored for their work on highway safety enforcement
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department were honored Friday for the work that they have done and continue to do under the Governor’s Highway Safety Program. The program focuses on different initiatives, including the enforcement of drugs and alcohol, distracted driving, aggressive driving (speeding) and the monitoring of construction and school zones. Sergeant Joshua…
WV Virtual Academy outlines its success and importance of school choice at state capitol
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Giving students and families the ability to have more options when it comes to schooling is just one of the discussions currently taking center stage at the state capitol this week as all of the legislators make their return. The West Virginia Virtual Academy (WVVA) hosted the WVVA School Choice Week Celebration…
FBI looking for man who was walking around inside John Amos
WINFIELD, W.Va. — The FBI is looking for a man who walked into the John Amos Power Plant in Putnam County more than a year ago without having the proper authorization. Suspect in John Amos Power Plant. (FBI photo) The man, dressed in work clothes with reflective stripes, entered the large American Electric Power-owned plant…
Ribbon cut on Quarrier Diner reopening
Story by Robb Reel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s been four years in the making, but the Quarrier Diner is once again serving the Capital City. According to partner M.J. Riggs, the ribbon cutting held Friday was only the beginning. “There’s multiple phases to the growth we’re going to have here,” Riggs said. “In the spring…
New KRT bus schedules and routes to begin Monday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The Kanawha Valley’s public transportation system will soon be seeing long awaited changes. KRT, the Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority, voted in September of 2024, to eliminate Sunday services and change some of their bus routes to save money. Those changes will now go into effect Monday. Communications director for KRT Brianna Warner said…
WVU Medicine Thomas Memorial Hospital opens doors to new cancer institute
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals cut the ribbon for its new cancer institute Friday. The new center, which is called WVU Cancer Institute at Thomas Memorial Hospital, is located at 500 Poplar Street in South Charleston. The center offers 17 exam rooms, 32 infusion bays, and a procedure room to its patients. The…
Charleston City Council member Jack Harrison dies
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Longtime Charleston City Council member Jack Harrison has died. Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin, in a statement, said Harrison served the city’s tenants with respect and contributed to a large city effort. “Council Member Harrison was a committed public servant who always put people first and he was a forward-thinking leader who…
Second Rural King shoplifting suspect arrested
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A second suspect has been arrested in relation to a Kanawha County shoplifting incident. Jon Christopher Halstead, 57, turned himself in Friday and was charged with receiving/transfer of stolen goods. Halstead, Jimmie Wade LeMaster Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Browning, were seen on surveillance video shoplifting a nearly $1,000 welder from the Cross…
Humane society animals given a home following the threat of flood waters at the shelter
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Flooding that occurred at the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association Thursday turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Those at the humane society were alarmed to be receiving calls from Kanawha County Metro 911 Thursday morning informing them that water levels were dangerously high at the shelter following a round of overnight thunderstorms…
Kanawha County under new flood watch
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The National Weather Service has posted a flood watch for two dozen counties from Friday night until Saturday night. The green counties are under the flood watch. (NWS graphic) Another round of rain is in the forecast to cover the Mountain State and it could cause further flooding because the heavy rain…
WVSU launches Yellow Jacket Pledge
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University launches a new initiative aimed to make education more accessible and affordable. WVSU announced The Yellow Jacket Pledge, an initiative aimed to increase student success rate by making education accessible, affordable and focusing on career readiness for students. The initiative helps students starting in Fall 2025, as it…
Cross Lanes log home damaged in fire
Photo courtesy Nitro Fire Department CROSS LANES, W.Va. — A log house in Cross Lanes sustained significant damage in a Friday morning fire. Flames were showing when fire crews arrived on the scene in the 5000 block of Monta Vista Drive at shortly after 9 o’clock. “It was a well-involved house, a story with a…
Kanawha County Commission looking to be more proactive in cleaning out county culverts
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials in Kanawha County are looking to prevent future flooding from county creeks and streams after Thursday’s flooding. Kanawha County Emergency Management Director C.W. Sigman reported 25 water rescues during Thursday’s county commission meeting — many of those being drivers stuck in high water. During Sigman’s report Thursday, the main dialogue centered…
Thunderstorm brings flooding to Huntington
HUNTINGTON, W. Va. –The thunderstorms that began Wednesday evening and lasted through Thursday morning, brought flooding to many West Virginia counties and cities, including Huntington in Cabell County. Huntington Mayor Patrick Farrell says that the areas that got the most flooding was Enslow Park, North Boulevard and Westmoreland. He says the Enslow area is known to…
Kanawha County Schools selects new superintendent
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A new direction in store for Kanawha County Schools as Dr. Paula Potter takes on the role as new superintendent. The Kanawha County Board of Education met Thursday for a special announcement unanimously selecting Potter to be the 19th superintendent for Kanawha County Schools. She was one of two candidates up for…
Elk River to crest at minor flood stage at Queen Shoals
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The National Weather Service says there will be minor flooding along the Elk River in Clay and Kanawha counties, the Tygart River in Barbour County and the Buckhannon River in Upshur County this evening and overnight. Meteorologist Joe Curtis said the river flooding comes from the flash flooding from earlier Thursday. “When…
Officials respond following severe flash flooding that hit Kanawha and surrounding counties
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — “Turn around, don’t drown,” that’s the message officials are pushing Thursday after a rare February thunderstorm hit overnight that brought on severe flash flooding in Kanawha and surrounding counties. The National Weather Service had to extend the flash flood warning for Northern Kanawha County, Northeastern Lincoln County, and Central Putnam County until…
Thunderstorm system produces flooding in Charleston, surrounding area
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A rare February thunderstorm has created flooding in Kanawha and surrounding counties. The deep red shows the heavy thunderstorm over Charleston Thursday morning. (NWS) The storm, full of thunder and lightning, began training over the area at around 2 a.m. A flash flood warning was issued for parts of Kanawha, Lincoln and…
Suspect in hostage situation dead following officer involved shooting in Logan County
LOGAN COUNTY, W.Va. –A man is dead after a hostage situation when he was shot by police in Logan County. State Police responded to reported shots that were fired along Amethyst Drive near the communities of Gillman Bottom and Davin just after noon Wednesday. According to police, when they arrived, they found Billy Joe Porter, 65,…
Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office releases names and charges of three shoplifting suspects.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office has released the names and the charges for three suspects involved in a shoplifting incident at the Cross Lanes Rural King. A release was originally sent out Tuesday saying a man and a woman were the suspects after they were seen on surveillance video shoplifting a welder,…
Suspect in hostage situation dead following officer involved shooting in Logan County
LOGAN COUNTY, W.Va. –A man is dead after a hostage situation when he was shot by state police in Logan County. Police responded to reported shots that were fired along Amethyst Drive near the communities of Gillman Bottom and Davin Wednesday afternoon. According to police, when they arrived, they found Billy Joe Porter holding Michael…
Democrats say Project 2025 will impact human rights
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — “Protect our human rights and our democracy,” a chant being rung out by millions at state-level and across the country Wednesday. Several dozens gathered at the state capitol to hold a protest against Project 2025– a 900 page plan being imposed under President Donald Trump’s Administration to change the structure of the…
Appointed state senator looks forward to serving residents in Kanawha County and bettering West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A former Municipal Court judge is going into her new role as state senator with open eyes. Anne Charnock was appointed to serve the 17th district which serves Kanawha County, by Governor Patrick Morrisey Tuesday afternoon. Charnock said that she is ready to take on the issues that plague the state. “I feel like…
Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office looking for two suspects in Rural King shoplifting incident
CROSS LANES, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two individuals suspected of shoplifting. A male and female suspect were seen on surveillance video shoplifting from Rural King in Cross Lanes. The two bypassed the final checkout point with a $999 welder. The two loaded the welder into a black Volkswagen Touareg…
Crews put out fire at South Charleston Community Center
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A fire was reported at the South Charleston Community Center Tuesday evening. According to South Charleston fire chief Virgil White, a towel caught fire at approximately 6:10 p.m. in the center’s sauna room. White confirmed that the fire was contained, and no injuries were reported. When crews arrived, it was believed…
Kanawha Valley FAME hosts open house
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha Valley FAME is going into its third year of allowing students to go to college while also learning hands-on experience. FAME, Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education, is a program that allows students to complete an associate’s degree in advanced manufacturing technology at BridgeValley Community and Technical College tuition free. Students would…
Lincoln County couple indicted after 2-year-old child drowns
HAMLIN, W.Va. — A Lincoln County couple was indicted Tuesday in relation to the 2024 drowning death of their daughter. Tara Adkins, 25, and Jack Parsons Jr., 31, were indicted on charges of child neglect resulting in death and gross child neglect resulting in serious bodily injury in the drowning death. Their two-year-old daughter drowned…
New Kanawha County school superintendent to be selected later this week
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After an extensive interview process, the Kanawha County Board of Education will make their final decision on who the next school superintendent will be later this week. The board conducted interviews with the two selected candidates for the position Tuesday before going into executive session. They now plan to meet again this…
State Fire Marshal continues investigating fatal West Logan apartment fire
LOGAN, W.Va. –State Fire Marshal Ken Tyree says that in the last 14 days there have been 11 fire fatalities in the mountain state. He says that it is normal to see an uptick in fires between November through February and that there are different reasons as to what causes the rise in fires throughout…
Advantage Valley 2024 report highlights ongoing construction projects
Charleston W.Va. — Major projects are taking place in the region. Advantage Valley has released its 2024 annual report and President and CEO Terrell Ellis said highlighted all the projects that are underway. “We highlighted some of the key new investments that are happening in the region, that are truly under construction.” Ellis said during…
Nitro blaze brought under control in 20 minutes
Photo courtesy Nitro Fire Department NITRO, W.Va. — An investigation is underway following a house fire in Nitro from Monday night. Fire crews from Kanawha and Putnam counties were dispatched to the single story house at 8 Main Avenue at shortly before 8 p.m. The Nitro Fire Department said on arrival the firefighters found smoke…
Charleston warming centers prove to be life-saving in January
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In what turned out to be a frigid month of January, a Charleston organization proved to be vital to many in the state’s largest city. The Kanawha Valley Collective has operated the warming centers since December, but they began to see a larger need once the temperatures dropped significantly in early January.…
Mayor Goodwin says new hotel plans are submitted, discusses the future of the town center
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin says that there have been plans submitted for the new Hilton Hotel that will be located at the old Sears site and that she doesn’t know what the future holds for the town center mall. “Actually plans, final plans for the hotel were, I wanna say two weeks…
Insurance issue temporarily closes Pratt VFD in Kanawha County
PRATT, W.Va. — The Pratt Volunteer Fire Department is currently closed. The West Virginia Fire Marshal’s Office shut the doors on Monday after a reported insurance issue. Crews from East Bank and Montgomery will take emergency calls within Pratt’s area until it reopens. Officials hope to fix the insurance problem on Tuesday.
Live on the Levee to look a little different this year
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin says that as long as she’s in office, Live on the Levee will go on– but with that being said, there will be some cut backs to come for the popular musical event. Goodwin said on 580 Live Monday that the traditional every Friday night summer concert…
Kanawha County pastor on his plans to soon serve in 8th district senate seat
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A longtime Kanawha County pastor who Governor Patrick Morrisey recently appointed to serve a vacant seat in the state’s 8th district says he has several key concerns he plans to bring to light, including the stoppage of legalizing recreational marijuana. Sissonville native and Pastor of Maranatha Baptist Church in Sissonville Kevan Bartlett…
South Charleston beekeeper wins in court
Story by Chris Lawrence SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An intervention in a lawsuit by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture has cleared the way for a South Charleston resident to manage bee hives on his property. The matter began when Alex Urban sought a permit from the city of South Charleston to keep honey bees…
Preschool enrollment opened for Kanawha County schools
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha County Schools have opened enrollment for 2024-25 preschool program. Johnny Ferrara, the Kanawha County Schools Preschool ERSEA Specialist and Jennifer Lilly, KCS Social Worker discussed the preschool program with Dave Allen on 580Live. The preschool provides free education to children aged four on or before June30, 2025. “If your child turns…
Charleston Police looking for man associated with animal cruelty case
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston humane officers are looking for an individual suspecting of animal cruelty. The Charleston Police Department posted on Facebook early Friday evening looking for a man in a dark sweatshirt and dark pants. Humane officers say the man left two deceased kittens in a trash bag in front of a George’s Street…
One-person dead following Friday morning crash
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –One person is dead following an early Friday morning crash on WV Route 94 in Kanawha County. Around 7:30, Sgt. R.R. Cervera responded to a call of a vehicle crash with entrapment. Once on the scene Cervera discovers that there were three vehicles in the crash. It was determined that Jacob Jones, 32,…
Indiana man sentenced to life in prison for Fayette County murder
CHARLESTON W.Va. — An Indiana man has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in a Fayette County murder. Andres Torres, 29, of Goshen, Indiana, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without the chance of parole for first degree murder of Michelle Smith of Fayette County. A Fayette County jury convicted him…
Putnam Chamber Annual Dinner Meeting & Celebration tonight
HURRICANE, W.Va. — A night of celebration awaits the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce at their annual dinner meeting and celebration, set for tonight at Valley Park in Hurricane. “We are really excited, this is our largest event of the year.” said Ashley Alford-Glance the president of Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, sharing her enthusiasm…
Two Spring Clean-Up dates set for Kanawha County
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Commission has announced its two Spring Clean-Up dates. The first clean-up will in the area behind the Chelyan Go-Mart on MacCorkle Avenue SE on Saturday, April 12. The second clean-up will be at the intersection of Sissonville Drive and Casdorph Road on Saturday, April 26. Residents can bring trash…
Road shut down in Marmet due to sinkhole
MARMET, W.Va. –A road in Marmet is closed due to a reported sinkhole. The hole, which is located in the 700 block of 98th Street, is revealing a storm water pipe. Motorists are being diverted to Route 94 to Cemetery Drive if they want to access 98th Street. No homes have been affected by the…
Morrisey fills vacant Senate seat with Kanawha County pastor
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey has appointed T. Kevan Bartlett to fill the vacancy in the state’s 8th Senatorial district, which covers part of Kanawha County. The seat was left vacant after Mark Hunt resigned after being elected State Auditor. Bartlett, the Sissonville native, served in the West Virginia House of Delegates on a…
Search for new school superintendent in Kanawha County getting down to the wire
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — There could be a new school superintendent selected in Kanawha County by as early as next week after the school board’s ongoing search was narrowed down to two finalists. Current Kanawha County School Superintendent Dr. Tom Williams announced in December that he would be retiring after over 40 years of service in…
Human remains found in Nitro
NITRO, W.Va. –An investigation is underway after human remains were discovered in Nitro Thursday morning. The Nitro Police Department received reports of a deceased person in the wooded area of the 100 block of 1st Avenue South. Upon arrival police found the remains of an unknown person.
West Virginians grieving with those impacted by air tragedy
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia leaders and travelers reacted to the devastating tragedy that took place in Washington D.C., when a passenger plane carrying 64 people and an Army Black Hawk helicopter three-person crew collided midair and crashed into the Potomac River Wednesday night just short of Reagan National Airport. There were no survivors. Patrick…
Prosecutors look at recent human trafficking, child neglect case as learning experience
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Prosecutors in Kanawha County say they now have more of a guideline moving forward with charging people on crimes relating to human trafficking, child abuse and neglect. Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney Debra Rusnak and Kanawha County Sherriff Joe Crawford came on 580 Live Thursday after the Sissonville couple, Jeanne Kay Whitefeather and…
Still awaiting trial for mother and grandparents of Kyneddi Miller
BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. — A trial date has yet to be set in the case of Kyneddi Miller, the 14-year-old Boone County girl who was found dead in her Morrisvale home in 2024. A pre-trial hearing was held in Boone County Circuit Court Wednesday afternoon for Miller’s mother, Julie Miller, and grandparents Jerry and Donna…
George Washington High School honors late classmate with emotional candlelight vigil
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — There weren’t many dry eyes outside of George Washington High School Wednesday evening, as an entire community celebrated the life of one of their own. Maddox Potter, 16, died last week after an over year-long battle with cancer. Potter made the decision to stop chemotherapy treatment when he realized the limitations on…
Sissonville couple indicted on child neglect-related charges found guilty on nearly every charge
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha County jury convicted a Sissonville couple on 31 of 35 combined charges Wednesday bringing to a close an 11-day trial focused on how the husband and wife treated their adopted Black children. Jeanne Kay Whitefeather and Donald Ray Lantz were found guilty on charges of child abuse and neglect, forced…
Coal mining death in Boone County
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A 55-year-old coal miner died in a Wednesday morning accident in Boone County. “I’m deeply saddened to hear about the death of one of our brave coal miners, Steven Fields,” Gov. Patrick Morrisey said in a statement. “Steven tragically passed away after an accident at the Progress Surface Mine in Twilight, WV. All…
Doctor says vaccination is important to protect from whooping cough
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Whooping cough cases are on the rise in the region. According to the Department of Health, five cases of whooping cough have been confirmed in Putnam County. Whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease. It affects mostly those who are unvaccinated. There has been a nationwide increase in pertussis cases since…
Jury deliberations for the Sissonville child abuse trial to begin Wednesday morning
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The jury for the Sissonville couple charged with child abuse, neglect and human trafficking will start deliberating the case Wednesday morning. The jury heard closing arguments Tuesday afternoon before deciding to go home, Kanawha County Circuit Judge Maryclaire Akers presented 60 pages of instructions Tuesday morning to the 12-member panel which has been considering…
Jury deliberations for the Sissonville child abuse trial to begin Wednesday morning
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The jury for the Sissonville couple charged with child abuse, neglect and human trafficking will start deliberations Wednesday morning. Prior to the jury deciding to reconvene Wednesday, the closing arguments bringing in a full courtroom Tuesday afternoon. Kanawha County Circuit Judge Maryclaire Akers presented 60 pages of instructions Tuesday morning to the around…
Flags to fly at half-staff Wednesday for McHugh
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Flags in Kanawha County and at all state of West Virginia facilities will be flown at half-staff on Wednesday to honor the memory of a longtime judge. Thomas McHugh Gov. Patrick Morrisey issued the order in honor of the late Justice Thomas E. McHugh. He was 88 years-old when he passed away…
Woman dies from injuries suffered in Marmet collision
MARMET, W.Va. — A woman died from her injuries on the way to the hospital, after she was hit by a driver Monday night. That is according to Marmet Police Captain Paris Workman who says that Rebecca Estep was 47-years-old. Several witnesses told police she was walking in the area of 100th Street and MacCorkle…
Trial for Sissonville child neglect case to wrap up Tuesday; last witness gave testimony Monday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A 12-member Kanawha County jury is expected to begin jury deliberations Tuesday in the trial of a Sissonville couple indicted on 20-counts of child abuse, neglect, and human trafficking-related charges. The jury heard from the final witness Monday in the trial for Donald Ray Lantz and Jeanne Kay Whitefeather. Clinical, Medical, and…
Man involved in fatal 2023 Kanawha County crash indicted
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A man has been indicted in relation to a deadly 2023 Kanawha County crash. Ryan Jones, 28, is accused of DUI causing death from the October 7, 2023, accident in Sissonville that left his passenger Dusty Myers, 26, dead. Jones was allegedly driving impaired when he ran his pickup truck off of…
Multitude of Charleston establishments participating in yearly “Restaurant Week”
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Over a dozen restaurants across the Capital City will be participating in Charleston Restaurant Week. Restaurant week, which started Monday and spans through Saturday, is a way for restaurants to pick up business in a usually slow month of January by offering customers the chance to enjoy special three-course meals at a…
Pedestrian struck in Kanawha County
MARMET, W.Va. — A portion of MacCorkle Avenue in Kanawha County is closed after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. The incident was reported near the intersection of 99th Street in the Marmet area just after 7 o’clock Monday. There is no current word on the extend of the victim’s injuries. The Marmet Police…
Fayette County man receives maximum sentence for child sex crimes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Fayette County man has been sentenced to the maximum of 25 years in prison for sex crimes he committed against a 13-year-old girl. Devon Lee Underwood, 58, of Mount Hope, was convicted in September of third-degree sexual assauly and sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, custodian, or person of trust. Underwood…
Town Center losing Penneys
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Charleston Town Center Mall is losing its last anchor store. JCPenney has announced its closing its Charleston location on May 25. The store has been at the mall since the mall opened in 1983. A statement from the company said the decision to close the store was difficult to make. “The…
Boone County man dies in house fire
PRENTER, W.Va. — A man was died in a fire in Boone County Monday morning. The blaze was first reported at around 6:40 a.m. in the 4400 block of Prenter Road near Seth. Flames were showing when fire crews arrived on the scene. The victim’s name was not immediately released. The state Fire Marshal’s Office…
Nicholas County crash claims life
MT NEBO, W.Va. — The Nicholas County Sheriff’s Department is releasing information about a deadly crash from last Friday. In a Monday news release, deputies said it was a three-vehicle crash. including a tractor trailer, at the intersection of U.S. Route 19 and state Route 129 near Mt. Nebo. Deputies said Haley Short, 22, died at…
Charleston deeming itself “Bike City USA”
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston is now designating itself as “Bike City USA.” The Capital City is electing for the additional nickname thanks mainly to the recent success the city saw when hosting the USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships. The championships, which took place in May, generated an estimated $4.6 million in economic impact during…
Man dead in Charleston shooting
CHARLESTON,W.Va. — A man was killed in a shooting early Sunday morning in Charleston. Lt, Tony Hazelett confirmed city police detectives were conducting “an active homicide investigation” following the 3:50 a.m. shooting on Elizabeth Street in the city’s east end. Police said Ethan Samule Chic-Colbert, 34, of St Albans, was found in a car parked…
Friday deemed Maddox “MadDog” Potter Day in Charleston to honor brave teen
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin has officially proclaimed January 24, 2025, as Maddox “MadDog” Potter Day in the City of Charleston. Maddox Potter, a 16-year-old student at George Washington High School, passed away Friday after battling cancer since December 2023. Potter recently made the decision to halt chemotherapy treatments once coming to…
Sissonville couple child neglect trial continues with more cross-examination with defendant
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A forensic psychologist testified for the defense Friday afternoon in the child abuse/trafficking trial of Jeanne Kay Whitefeather and Donald Ray Lantz. Donald Ray Lantz (WVRJA) Dr. Timothy Saar was called to the stand to go over the mental health of the couple’s oldest son, who has been the focus of the…
Pack visits Holz Elementary to kick off Smart 529 essay contest
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On a cold January morning, the students at Holz Elementary School in Charleston awaited new state Treasurer Larry Pack to hear about talk the Smart 529 “When I Grow Up” essay contest. Larry Pack Pack, still in his first month in office, is continuing the program started by past treasurers. It gives…
Second defendant takes the stand in Sissonville child neglect trial
UPDATE 1/23/2023 7:00 –Donald Ray Lantz, the second defendant in the Sissonville couple accused of locking two of their children up in a shed on their property, continued his testimony Thursday afternoon. More testimony concluded that the oldest boy’s mental health issues kept declining which made it difficult to keep the family safe. Lantz said that…
Socks, socks and more socks; WVRC Media listeners respond
(Photo/Rob Reel with SuperStar Country and listener at Thursday’s event) CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A simple pair of socks is making a big difference at WVRC Media’s Drop Your Socks Drive Thru event Thursday, an initiative aimed to provide warmth and comfort to those in need. This morning, Jason Quintrell, the director of Union Mission of West…
Two chefs with Charleston roots nominated for James Beard Awards
Two chefs with Charleston ties are in contention for prestigious cooking awards. Chase Collier, the head chef at Ristorante Abruzzi inside GoMart Ballpark, has been named a semifinalist in the James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef Southeast, while William Dissen, a Charleston native, is in the category of “Outstanding Chef.” Dissen is the head…
Character witnesses called in Sissonville child abuse case
UPDATE 1/22/2025 7:30 p.m. –On day six in the trial of a Sissonville couple charged with child abuse, neglect and forced labor, the defense had a full day to lay out their case, calling witnesses that say that what the couple is accused of would be out of character for them. Jeanne Whitefeather and Donald Lantz…
Whooping cough outbreak reported in Putnam and Cabell Counties
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall Health Network is confirming cases of pertussis, otherwise known as whooping cough, in West Virginia. Four cases were reported at Hurricane High School in Putnam County from an internal memo, as well as areas in Cabell County and Lawrence County, Ohio. A Marshall Health Network release reads, “Recently we have observed…
Kanawha County Schools explains in-person decision
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On a day when temperatures were below zero to start the day Wednesday only one county across the state of West Virginia’s 55 made the call to have in-person classes. According to the West Virginia Department of Education website, Kanawha County students had classes on a two-hour delay. Every other county made…
Kanawha Valley Collective receives additional funding to help operate warming centers
CHARLESTON, W.Va.–The Kanawha Valley Collective will be one of 15 projects that will receive additional funding from the City of Charleston to help operate their warming centers. Tuesday evening, the city voted to allocate an additional $50,000 to warming centers if they go over their initial amount of $100,000 that they received last year. The…
Charleston City Council allocates over $6 million to city projects
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The City of Charleston will be allocating $6.2 million from its unassigned fund balance towards a multitude of city projects. City council members voted to approve General Fund Budget Amendment No. 5 Tuesday evening, which will aid in many projects that were brought up during Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin’s State of the…
Whitefeather takes witness stand on day five, denies abuse and neglect charges
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— One of the defendants in the Sissonville abuse case trial testified Tuesday after the state rested its case. Jeanne Whitefeather said she and co-defendant Donald Lantz never forced the children into doing any physical labor and did not lock them up inside a shed. “I’ll just get some questions out of the way,…
Wanted fugitive arrested for sex trafficking crimes after several month-long investigation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A man wanted for sex trafficking is now in state custody after a five month long investigation. United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia Will Thompson held a press conference Tuesday afternoon to announce the arrest of Tiwan Robert Bailey, 48, of Charleston. Bailey, who also went by the…
State rests in Whitefeather-Lantz trial
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The prosecution rested its case late Tuesday morning in the child abuse, human trafficking trial of a Kanawha County couple. Jeanne Whitefeather (WVRJA) Jeanne Kay Whitefeather and Donald Ray Lantz allegedly mistreated their adopted children including forcing them to work. Two children were found locked in a shed in October 2023. Kanawha…
Traffic headaches after tractor trailer loses part of its load on I-64
Tuesday 11:30 a.m. update All lanes have reopened. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Authorities closed four of six lanes of Interstate 64 near the Oakwood Road exit in Charleston Tuesday morning after a tractor trailer lost part of its load that caused a crash in the opposite lanes of traffic. The tractor trailer lost two large metal…
One dead in Mason County fire
LETART, W.Va. — The state Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a deadly fire that occurred Monday morning near Letart in Mason County. Investigators with the state Fire Marshal’s Office involved a father and his son. The son in his 50s died in the blaze. The father, in his 80s, is being treated at the burn…
Capitol Complex building hit by alleged impaired driver
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A man under the influence crashed his vehicle into a West Virginia State Capitol complex Monday afternoon. According to the Charleston Police Department, the driver crashed into Building 11, otherwise known as the Central Chiller Plant that sits on California Avenue. The driver allegedly attempted to flee the scene before being apprehended…
During the first week of the trial for Sissonville couple accused of child abuse and forced labor, jurors heard opening statements and witness testimonies
CHARLESTON, W.Va.–In the first week of the trial for the Sissonville couple who is charged with 20 counts of child neglect, child trafficking and forced labor, saw neighbors, Kanawha County Sheriff’s and Detective’s, forensic experts and the oldest child testify. Jeanne Whitefeather and Donald Lantz were arrested in October 2023 after police found two of…
Kanawha County garage fire kills two pets
Two dogs died in a garage fire Monday afternoon in Kanawha County. The fire was reported in the 400 block of Center Street in Pratt at around 4:45. Firefighters say it was a two-car garage that caught fire, and crews were able to contain the blaze to a single structure. A woman in the garage…
Clay County police chase ends with vehicle in Elk River, two arrested
Two people have been arrested after a Sunday police chase in Clay County saw a vehicle go into the Elk River. Police say Jonathan C. Sparks, 26, of Montgomery and Tiffany Nicole Bragg, 34, of Richwood, were arrested Sunday evening along Route 16. The chase began around 7:45 Sunday evening. During the chase, the vehicle…
Kanawha County Delegates look forward to upcoming legislative session
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va.–Two Kanawha County House of Delegates are looking forward to the 87th legislative session that begins three weeks from Wednesday. Delegates Andy Shamblin and Dana Ferrell were on 580 Live with Dave Allen on Monday. Ferrell says that the House has reformed the committee’s and how there made up. He says that there…
Annual Charleston event highlights the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Charleston event is highlighting and honoring the work of a late, great civil rights leader through community building efforts. The Charleston-Institute Chapter of The Links, Incorporated hosted its Fourth Annual Community Birthday Celebration for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event brought many out to the Martin Luther King Jr.…
KRT Executive Director says they’re ready to show their passengers the finalized bus routes before their implemented
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— In three weeks, the Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority plan on rolling out their new bus schedules and taking away services on Sunday. In September of 2024, KRT Board Members voted to eliminate some bus routes and eliminate the Sunday service because of their ongoing efforts to save money. Sean Hill, KRT’s Executive…
Governor Morrisey continues announcing his cabinet appointments
CHARLESTON, W.Va.–Governor Patrick Morrisey continues to round off his cabinet, as he reappoints secretary of Tourism and newly appoints someone as the Secretary of Transportation. Morrisey announced on Thursday that he has decided to reappoint Chelsea Ruby as Tourism Secretary. She has led the department for eight years, four of those as Tourism Commissioner, overseeing…
Lindsay takes oath as newest Kanawha County judge
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Judge Richard Lindsay, II, is the newest judge in Kanawha County. Lindsay was elected to the 8th Judicial Circuit Court and took the oath of office on Friday at his investiture ceremony, which was administered by Justice Charles Trump. Lindsay took office at the beginning of the year. Lindsay says he’s appreciative…
Eldest child in the Sissonville abuse case testified Friday afternoon; forensic analyst also testifies
UPDATE 1/17/2025 7:25– The eldest child and forensic experts take stand Friday afternoon in the trial of the Sissonville couple who are charged with 20 counts of child neglect, child trafficking and forced labor. The testimony of the oldest child, now an adult but 16 at the time, took up most of the afternoon, where…
Kanawha County Ambulance Authority moving forward with rate increases
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Ambulance Authority has approved a rate increase for its ambulance services. The increases, which will be upwards of 200% for some services, come in an effort to make up for a $4 million budget deficit by aligning the fees with the market rate. KCAA says most of the people…
Day three of Whitefeather and Lantz trial continues Thursday morning with review of surveillance footage evidence
UPDATE 1/16/2025 7:20–The afternoon of day three in the trial for the Sissonville couple charged with 20 counts of child abuse and neglect, opened up with the last two surveillance footage. In the first video was from October 2, 2023, the day that Jeanne Whitefeather and Donald Lantz were arrested, showed the four children, two…
Mother pleads guilty to attempted kidnapping charge from I-64 pursuit, sentenced to prison
A mother will serve time in prison after a Cabell County child went missing in 2022, which led to an Amber Alert and police chase. Shana Carf, 39, was sentenced to one to three years in prison Wednesday. She previously pleaded guilty to attempted kidnapping. Carf was arrested in December 2022 in Winchester, Kentucky after…
Huntington Police Department boat fully submerged in Ohio River
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A Huntington Police patrol boat is currently fully underwater in the Ohio River. The boat, Isaac H. Mitchell, was discovered listing Wednesday morning during a routine inspection. The vessel was fully submerged shortly after. The now submerged boat was docked at Adam’s Landing Marina in the Guyandotte community. The department will utilize…
Huntington fire destroys home
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A fire destroyed a house in Huntington Wednesday afternoon. The blaze was reported in the 100 block of Rotary Road around 4:30 p.m. Heavy smoke came from the home when crews arrived. According to Huntington Fire Department firefighters, one person inside the home and multiple pets got our safely with no injuries,…
Kanawha County deputies testify during Sissonville couple’s trial Wednesday morning
UPDATE 1/15/2025, 6:30 –The trial of Jeanne Whitefeather and Donald Lantz, the Sissonville couple charged with 20 counts of child trafficking, forced labor, civil rights violations and gross child neglect resumed Wednesday afternoon with the testimony of another law enforcement officer. A.C. Pile, a Detective with the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department took the stand after…
HOPE Family Drug Summit brings awareness and resources to help combat the drug issue
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The HOPE Family Drug Summit aims to bring resources on how to combat drug addiction to those who have suffered from substance abuse disorder or to those families who have lost loved ones to a drug addiction. The Healing, Opportunities, and Possibilities to Empower summit, was held at the University of Charleston in…
Skiles takes home new car after being named WV Teacher of the Year
NITRO, W.Va. — Seth Skiles, a music teacher at Rock Branch Elementary School in Putnam County, now has a brand new ride after being named West Virginia’s 2025 Teacher of the Year. Skiles was given the keys to a 2025 Toyota RAV4 Tuesday morning at a ceremony at his school. Skiles says representing all educators…
Wheeler aiming for State Senate vacancy
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha County Commissioner Lance Wheeler is ready to try his hand at the State Senate. Wheeler, who served as Commission President for much of 2024, is looking to succeed Mark Hunt in the role of Senator for the 8th Senatorial district. Hunt recently moved up to be the State Auditor. Wheeler, the…
Opening statements, witness testimony presented in first full day of Sissonville couple child abuse trial
UPDATE: 1/14/2025, 7:28– Judge Maryclaire Akers and the 12-member jury continued hearing state witnesses’ testimony after they reconvened after lunch Tuesday afternoon. After they reconvened, the first state witness, Joyce Bailey continued her testimony answering questions from Jeanne Whitefeather’s attorney Michael Plants and Donald Lantz’s attorney John Balenovich. After the cross-examination of Bailey, the state…
Second arrest made in Kanawha County accidental shooting incident
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — A Kanawha County man has been arrested in relation to an accidental shooting incident from November. Kanawha County Sheriff’s Deputies apprehended Henon Wesley Snodgrass, 42, Tuesday afternoon at a residence on Falcon Drive. Snodgrass was charged with two counts of being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm after James…
Putnam County Commission fills vacancy
WINFIELD, W.Va. — The Putnam County Commission has filled its vacancy. The commission choosing Doug Pierson finish the term of former commissioner Steve Deweese during the commission’s Tuesday morning meeting. Pierson will fill the seat through the 2026 election. The county commission also considered Mark Drennan and Ron Stone for the vacancy. Deweese resigned in…
Fire on Red Oak Street claims life
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A man was found dead in a fire early Tuesday morning in Charleston. The blaze was at a house on Red Oak Street on the city’s West Side at 3 a.m. Authorities said the house was thought to be abandoned. Charleston firefighters kept the fire from spreading to a nearby house. Photo…
Salango ready to make a difference as Kanawha County Commission President
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — New Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango is ready to take the reins in 2025. Salango, who has been on the Kanawha County Commission for eight years, was named the president last week during the first meeting of the year. Salango says he doesn’t want to make the vote seem drastic. “Honestly,…
Jury selected for Sissonville child abuse case
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— After jury selection went all day, a jury has finally been selected for the trial of a Sissonville couple accused of locking two of their adoptive children in a shed. Jeanne Whitefeather and Donald Lantz were accused in an October 2023 indictment after two of their adoptive children were found locked in a…
South Charleston woman enters plea in 2023 Riverwalk Kroger shooting
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— A South Charleston woman entered a plea agreement Monday with Kanawha County prosecutors after she shot a woman in the Riverwalk Kroger in South Charleston in May 2023.Lydia Spencer, 34, entered a Kennedy Plea to being a prohibited person carrying a firearm after shooting another women in the back during an argument with…
Inaugural parade held for West Virginia’s 37th Governor
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The sun breaking through the clouds a little during Monday’s inauguration parade welcoming in West Virginia’s 37th Governor Patrick Morrisey. Several community organizations, the Pride of the Mountaineers, the WVU Marching Band, Marshall University’s Thundering Herd Band, as well as around 20 high school marching bands filled up the Kanawha Boulevard in…
State GOP to announce state senator vacancy as two plan to resign
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— Kanawha County Republican Executive Committee Chairwoman Dianna Graves says with the interest she has already received about filling the two senator vacancies, she doesn’t foresee them failing to submit names to the governor when the time comes. “There’s so much interest in these seats already, it’s crazy the number of people who have…
Girl Scout cookies for sale across the region
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The Girl Scout cookie season has officially kicked off across the region. The 2025 cookie lineup includes all of the classic flavors, such as Thin Mints, Tagalongs, Samoas, and more. The lineup will also have a beloved fan favorite, S’mores, however this year will be the last time to buy them, since they…
Putnam County receives $5 million grant to implement infrastructure for housing development
HURRICANE, W.Va. — The Putnam County Economic Development Authority is getting $5 million dollars to develop infrastructure and address future housing needs. Recently, Governor Jim Justice awarded the Economic Enhancement Grant through the West Virginia Water Development Authority to Putnam County Economic Development. It will go towards the needed infrastructure to help build more homes…
Man found dead: frigid temperatures may be the cause
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A man’s body was found Saturday afternoon in Charleston and freezing temperatures may have been a contributing factor. Kanawha County Metro 911 took a call that said the body was discovered on the Pennsylvania Ave. side of the Spring Street Bridge. The caller said the man may have frozen to death. An…
Power outages in Kanawha County from latest winter storm
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A second winter storm in less than a week in West Virginia caused thousands of southern West Virginia residents to lose service from Appalachian Power. The company reported 8,200 customers without power as of midday Saturday following new snow that came Friday night and Saturday morning. The outages were to customers in 13…
Details of forced labor on adoptive children come out ahead of trial for Sissonville couple
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Friday pre-trial hearing revealed new details in the case of Jeanne Whitefeather and Donald Lantz, a Sissonville couple accused of locking two of their adoptive children in a shed. Kanawha County Circuit Judge Maryclaire Akers denied the motion to sever the trial of Whitefeather and Lantz. The two, whose trial is…
One hospitalized after Friday shooting in Dunbar
DUNBAR, W.Va. — One person has been injured as a result of a shooting in Dunbar late Friday afternoon. The shooting was reported just before 5 o’clock along the 200 block of 18th Street. According to police, one person was reported to have been shot and taken to the hospital. No other information has been…
Inaugural parade set for after Governor-elect Patrick Morrisey is sworn in
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— For the first time in almost 16 years, the inauguration parade is making a comeback as Governor-elect Patrick Morrisey is set to take office on January 13. The last parade took place on January 19, 2009, when former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin was inaugurated the second time. A member of Morrisey’s Transition Team,…
Three names submitted for open Putnam County Commission seat
WINFIELD, W.Va. — The Putnam County Republican Executive Committee has forwarded the names of three residents to the county commission for an open seat on the commission. The committee is nominating Mark Drennan, Doug Pierson and Ron Stone to replace Steve Deweese who resigned last year. The person chosen by the county commission will fill…
Man struck and killed by train in St. Albans
ST. ALBANS, W.Va. — A man died after being struck by a CSX train in St. Albans Thursday night. Police said Major Forrest, 31, of St. Albans, died after he was struck near Spruce Street. Authorities said the body was found further down the tracks. St. Albans Police and CSX are investigating. The deadly collision…
Goodwin highlights Charleston’s recent successes in State of the City Address
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston’s Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin delivered her State of the City Address Thursday evening during Charleston’s City Council meeting. Goodwin says that this address highlighted the evolution of Charleston since she took office six years ago. “If I had to put a theme to this, it’s the story of Charleston, how it…
Kanawha County Commission names Ben Salango president, discusses tighter budget for fiscal year
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Ben Salango will serve as the next president of the Kanawha County Commission. Commissioners Lance Wheeler and Natalie Tennant voted for Salango to be the president during the first meeting of 2025 on Thursday. “I appreciate the vote and the vote of confidence,” Salango said. Salango, who considered entering the 2024 race…
Charleston warming center provides more than just shelter from the cold for people in need
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As temperatures drop to single digits at night, a Charleston organization has a place people in need can go to keep warm. The Kanawha Valley Collective has been operating a warming center at the Bream Neighborhood Shop, 317 West Washington Street, every night since Friday when the weather really started to take…
Former doctor to spend three years in prison for unlawful distribution of oxycodone
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— A former Charleston doctor will spend time in prison for the unlawful distribution of oxycodone. Alexander, V. Otellin, 57, was sentenced to three years in prison Wednesday, to be followed by three years of supervised release. According to court documents and statements made in court, Otellin, on July 27, 2027, distributed a quantity…
Kanawha County man pleads guilty to obstruction of mail
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— A Kanawha County man faces a maximum penalty of six months in prison after pleading guilty to obstruction of mail Wednesday. According to court documents and statements made in court Brice Allen Pomeroy, 26, of Hernshaw, knowingly and willfully, on May 11, 2023, threw away approximately 227 pieces of mail by depositing a…
St. Alban’s man sentenced 2 to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to child neglect charges in November
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— A St. Alban’s man will spend time in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of child neglect and one count of being in possession of a controlled substance in November 2024. David Mallo, 27, was sentenced to 2 to 10 years in prison and 10 years of supervised release after his son…
Charleston snow removal efforts continue
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin says snow removal efforts now turn to secondary streets after the focus has been on primary roads over the past couple of days. Goodwin said there’s a lot of residents who live on the secondary roads and they have been wanting to know when their roads were…
Kanawha County man pleads guilty to sexual abuse involving child
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –– A Kanawha County man has been convicted of child sex crimes. Benjamin Joseph Roy, 22, of Julian, pleaded guilty Wednesday to first-degree sexual abuse and third-degree sexual assault charges. Court documents show that a criminal complain was filed against Roy on June 12, 2024, on Younger Drive near Charleston. The complaint stated…
Huntington mayor speaks out about the drug and homelessness issues, after abandoned building catches fire overnight
HUNTINGTON, W.Va.— After a fire broke out in an abandoned building overnight in Huntington, Mayor Patrick Farrell said in a tweet that something needs to be done about the homeless and drug problems plaguing the city. The fire broke out around 1:55 a.m. Tuesday morning, at the 2700 block of 5th Avenue, where crews had…
Cabell County Schools utilizing online learning options during winter storm
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. –– All 55 West Virginia counties were shut down Tuesday due to recent winter weather, but five counties, including Cabell County, took to remote instruction for its students. Cabell County Schools Director of Health and Safety Keith Thomas says with Winter Storm Blair touching down so close to Christmas break, students are…
American Heart Association says it’s important to be more conscious of your health when temperatures drop
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — American Heart Association Marketing Communications Director Kevin Pauley says it’s important to be mindful about how much time you’re exposed to the cold as your body and health can take a toll. Health experts say extreme cold “or even prolonged exposure to normal winter temperatures” can have an effect on the heart,…
Sigman monitors storm response
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha County Emergency Manager C.W. Sigman said what several hours of freezing rain left behind has been the biggest challenge of this week’s winter storm. Sigman said the weight of the ice knocked down a numbers of trees and tree limbs break power lines. Sigman said Appalachian Power is doing a good…
Cover WV Day to pick back up later this week for health insurance enrollment assistance
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A day set aside to assist West Virginians who don’t have healthcare insurance in signing up for affordable plans will pick back up on Thursday after Winter Storm Blair caused some interruptions. WV Navigator Program Director Jeremy Smith said they are working to update the list of over 40 site locations across…
Justice presents $5 million investment to Putnam County Residential Development
PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. –– Governor Jim Justice has announced that the Putnam County Residential Development will be receiving a $5 million investment from West Virginia’s Water Development Authority. The grant will assist with residential development of 600 units in proposed communities in both Hurricane and Frazier’s Bottom and will go towards supporting utility extensions, road…
Multi-vehicle wreck shuts down Interstate 64 West in Nitro
NITRO, W.Va. — A multi-vehicle wreck has shut down westbound lanes of Interstate 64 at Nitro. The accident was reported around 6:15 p.m. According to the Nitro Police Department, one person was reported injured in the wreck that involved two tractor trailers and a car. Response teams from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection…
Woman dead after being struck by tractor trailer in Kanawha County
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — An Ohio woman died Sunday on Interstate 77 in Kanawha County after being hit by a tractor trailer, according to State Police. Alexis Vega, 25, of Cleveland, Ohio, was traveling south at around 7:30 p.m. when she crashed into the concrete median barrier after losing control of her vehicle. Vega crashed…
Gov. Justice presents $5 million in funding to CAMC for new neuroscience facility
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Jim Justice is presenting a $5 million dollar check to Charleston Area Medical Center toward the creation of a new neuroscience institute. Justice met with CAMC officials and staff Monday afternoon for the check presentation. The new $40 million facility will bring all neuroscience-related facilities under one roof. Justice said these…
Downed trees shuts down road in Kanawha County
ELKVIEW, W.Va. — A portion of U.S. Route 119 in Kanawha County will be closed throughout much of Monday evening. Elk River Road South from the 4900 block to the 5000 block in Elkview will be shut down for approximately eight hours, according to an emergency message from Kanawha County. The road is closed until…
Charleston Public Works crews brace for more snow, icy conditions
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Much like areas across the Mountain State in the grips of Winter Storm Blair, those in the City of Charleston are trying to navigate the impacts. Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin came on 580 Live with Dave Allen Monday morning after the first round of the winter storm dumped about five inches…
Appalachian Power addresses statewide outages amid Winter Storm Blair
CHARLESTON, W.V. — As of Monday afternoon, Appalachian Power Company reports that just under 100,000 customers in their three-state service area are without power due to Winter Storm Blair, including over 42,000 in the Mountain State. Appalachian Power Company spokesperson Debby Pannell says the bulk of the reported outages are coming from the southwestern part…
Winter storm not done yet
Story by Brad McElhinny A winter storm that barreled into West Virginia dropped snow and ice across the state, making travel treacherous and knocking out power to thousands of residents in southern counties. “Mother nature pretty well threw the kitchen sink at us last night,” state Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston said. Forecasters predicted another wave…
Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency; directs WV National Guard to help local communities
CHARLESTON, W.Va.– In light of the winter storm, Governor Jim Justice has declared a State of Emergency for all 55 counties in the state. He has also directed the West Virginia National Guard to mobilize personnel to assist local communites and citizens in response to the anticipated impacts of Winter Storm Blair. The Guard is…
Union Mission receives $750,000 check from Governor Jim Justice
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— On Friday morning, Governor Jim Justice presented a $750,000 check to Union Mission in Charleston for various projects. Justice, in a news release, said that the funding will help with Union Mission strengthen their services in helping people who are in need across West Virginia. “Union Mission has been a shining light in…
West Virginia First Foundation undergoes change in brand identity
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia First Foundation will be identifying themselves in a new way which they say encompasses their commitment to providing hope and recovery to the Mountain State. The foundation that’s charged with the effort of distributing millions of dollars in opioid settlement dollars across the state recently announced its new brand…
Snow systems moving into the mountain state through the weekend into next week
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The cold and snowy weather in the mountain state is just beginning. National Weather Service Meteorologist Simone Lewis was on Talkline with Hoppy Kercheval Friday morning and she says that there are two waves of weather systems coming to the state. The first wave began Friday morning with early morning commuters being met…
Lincoln County man charged with child abuse
HAMLIN, W.Va. — A Lincoln County man is being charged with child abuse resulting in injury after he was accused of punching a child in the chest. According to a criminal complain from the Lincoln County Magistrate Court, Joshua Adam Wilson, 31, of Hamlin allegedly struck the child in the chest earlier this week with…
Police looking for hit-and-run driver after pedestrian is struck by car
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— Police are looking for a driver of a hit-and-run after a person was struck by a car Thursday afternoon. The incident happened in the 600 block of Washington Street West in Charleston around 3:30 p.m. Police are looking for a maroon four-door car. According to Charleston Police, the victims’ injuries are considered non-life-threatening,…
Senate President Craig Blair to take up leadership position within a leading lobbying and government relations firm
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Soon-to-be former West Virginia Senate President Craig Blair says his new position he will begin next week is not of a lobbyist but a consultant in government relations. Blair announced that he will begin serving as Senior Advisor of West Virginia for the LNE Group, a leading lobbying and government relations firm…
Police investigate fatal crash in Lincoln County
HARTS, W.Va. — State Police are investigating a fatal crash that happened in Lincoln County on New Year’s Day. Troopers responded to the single-vehicle crash that occurred off Route 10 in the Harts area. Investigators say the victim was traveling north on Route 10 when she ran off the right side of the road’s edge…
Huntington’s new mayor gives inaugural speech
HUNTINGTON, W.Va.— Huntington’s 71st Mayor Patrick Farrell shared his vision for the city in his inaugural speech Thursday morning at Huntington City Hall’s Auditorium. In his speech he talked about wanting to make Huntington safer, invest in reliable and resilient infrastructure and grow economic prosperity and create job opportunities. Farrell said that making the city…
American Lung Association releases there New Year resolutions for healthy lungs
The American Lung Association has released their new year resolutions on aiming to keep your lungs healthier in 2025. The New Year’s Resolution: Prioritize Lung Health in 2025, gives you five essential tips to follow to help your lungs grow healthy and maintain their health. The number one thing on the list making sure you’re…
WV Department of Highways look back on an incredible 2024
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— West Virginia Department of Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston says that with all of the accomplishments the department has achieved in 2024, is a great reason to celebrate. “It is a celebration; it should be a celebration. We’ve had another great year in the department of transportation and it’s fitting that we look back…
Emergency crews worked hours to extinguish house fire on New Year’s Eve
FAIRPLAIN, W.Va.— A fire on New Year’s in Jackson County had emergency crews working for hours to extinguish the blaze. According to a post on social media by the Ravenswood Fire Department, firefighters arrived at a Popular Drive home in Fairplain home shortly after 10 p.m. Once on scene, crews found a “fully involved structure…
Separate fires in Kanawha County with no injuries on New Year’s morning
ST. ALBANS, W.Va. — Kanawha County fire crews busy with a number of structure fires on New Year’s morning. Flames destroyed a vacant mobile home at Donald Gene Road and Ferrell Road not far from St. Albans. The blaze was reported at around 3:30 a.m. Fire crews from the Lakewood Volunteer Fire Department were on…
Pedestrian struck in Huntington
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A person is in the hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Huntington. The accident was reported on 31st Street and 3rd Avenue around 7 o’clock Tuesday night. The condition of the victim was not made available. The driver of the vehicle was said to have stayed on the scene.
Thousands without power across southern West Virginia after Tuesday storm
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Appalachian Power has reported that 12,000 customers were lost power during Tuesday afternoon’s rain storms coupled with heavy winds. Appalachian Power says two thirds of the affected customers were in West Virginia, with Kanawha, Logan, Mingo, Ohio, Roane, and Wyoming Counties being hit the hardest. As of 5:20 , Appalachian Power has…
New and retiring WV AFT leaders come together to talk growing education concerns
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As one educational leader retires, a new president has stepped into the role with the same mission of serving the next generation of teachers and students. The West Virginia Chapter of The American Federation of Teachers recently welcomed 30-year veteran of teaching Kristie Skidmore to the position as AFT President for the…
Habitat for Humanity of the Tri-State reflects on the impact of former President Jimmy Carter
HUNTINGTON, W.Va.— Habitat for Humanity taking time to reflect on the lifelong impact that former President Jimmy Carter had on the organization but also the people he helped after his death on December 29th. Carter served as the 39th President from 1977-1981 After losing in the 1980 election, Carter, and his wife Rosalynn Carter began…
Deadly house fire in Huntington under investigation
HUNTINGTON, W.Va.— An elderly woman has died Monday afternoon in a house fire in Huntington. According to Huntington Fire Department Chief Greg Fuller, the fire was reported around 1:30 p.m. in Fern Court. He said that they were met with heavy smoke and flames upon arrival. The city fire marshal is currently investigating the cause…
All lanes of U.S. 60 closed near Dupont chemical plant
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — All four lanes of U.S. Route 60 near the Dupont chemical plant in Kanawha County are currently closed. The closure comes from a downed power line. AEP is arriving to the scene with Kanawha County Sheriff’s deputies controlling traffic. Repairs are estimated to take approximately 30 minutes.
Senator Stuart appointed as chairman for the Senate Judiciary Committee
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— State Senator Mike Stuart, R-Kanawha has been appointed as the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee by Senate President-elect Randy Smith. Stuart says that he is looking forward to being in this role because of the importance it has in the senate. “Well, I think it’s an incredibly important position and it’s one…
Appalachian Power working on power outages
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Appalachian Power Company said it hopes to have service restored to all its customer who lost power in Sunday’s windy conditions by Monday night. “Appalachian Power crews have restored electric service to 65% of its customers who lost power Sunday across parts of its service area,” the utility said in a news…
One injured in Lincoln County shooting
HAMLIN, W.Va. — State police are looking for a Lincoln County resident in connection with a Sunday shooting. Troopers have named Jackie Adkins, 42, of Hamlin, as the suspect. It’s alleged Adkins shot a person at Stones Trailer Court. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the leg. Troopers said they will charge Adkins with…
Miss Ruby’s Corner Market launch to make fresh produce accessible to West Side residents
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Keep Your Faith Corporation CEO Dural Miller says that the launch of Miss Ruby’s Corner Market will allow residents to have access to fresh produce and products. “A lot of folks in our neighborhood doesn’t have access to fresh fruits and vegetables,” Miller said on 580 Live Monday December 23. “And we…
Pepper reviewing Appalachian Power rate increase request
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Public Service Commission has scheduled an evidentiary hearing for next June on Appalachian Power Company’s request for a 14 percent increase in its base rate that could up the average customer’s power bill by $24 a month. Energy Efficient West Virginia Policy Director Emmett Pepper, who is also a member of…
Kanawha County home considered a total loss following fire
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — Firefighters are investigating the cause of fire that destroyed a home in Kanawha County early Saturday morning. Firefighters with the Sissonville Fire Department say the home where the blaze broke out along the 3100 block of Falcon Drive is a total loss. They responded to the call around 5:30 Saturday morning.…
Authorities name suspect in Kanawha County convenience store robbery
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — Police have issued a warrant for the suspect in a Friday convenience store robbery in Kanawha County. A felony arrest warrant has been issued for Michael Allen Stone, 38, of Malden. Stone is accused of robbing the Speedway on Campbell’s Creek Drive at around 5 o’clock Friday morning, as authorities recently…
Man arrested in Cabell County after month-long shoplifting spree
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. — A man has been arrested in Cabell County after multiple shoplifting incidents. Nicholas Trent White turned himself Friday at the Cabell County Courthouse, and is now charged with with six counts of felony third-offense shoplifting and one misdemeanor charge of shoplifting. White allegedly stole more than $3,000 worth of merchandise from…
Putnam County woman charged with sexually assaulting minor
PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. — A Putnam County woman has been arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting a minor. Annika Chapman, 38, is accused of sexually abusing a boy in 2022. Court documents show the boy’s guardian reported the assault to police. The boy, who was 13 years old at the time of the incident, reported to…
Manchin says Biden should have considered Samantha Burns’ parents
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Joe Manchin says President Joe Biden should not have commuted the death sentences of Chad Fulks and Brandon Basham in the 2002 kidnapping and murder of Marshall University co-ed Samantha Burns. Joe Manchin Manchin said Friday on MetroNews “Talkline” that Biden should have considered the feelings of Burns’ parents who…
Former WV delegate, veteran, coach and teacher dies at 78
POCA, W.Va.— Brady Paxton, former West Virginia delegate, veteran, coach and teacher died Christmas evening at the age of 78. According to his obituary with Harding Family Group, Paxton served on the WV House of Delegates for 15 years, from 1999 to 2014. He taught in the Putnam County School system for 30 years and…
Campbells Creek Speedway site of armed robbery
CAMPBELLS CREEK, W.Va. — A Kanawha County convenience store was robbed Friday morning. Emergency dispatchers say the incident occurred just after 5 a.m. at a Speedway along Campbells Creek Drive. Deputies said a man entered the store carrying a firearm and then fled the scene in a van with an undetermined amount of money. They are…
Friday’s Mega Millions drawing set to be one of the biggest jackpots recorded
One of the Mega Millions’ largest jackpots in its history is set to be drawn on Friday. The drawing for a jackpot is currently estimated to be worth $1.15 billion, which would make it the fifth largest drawing in Mega Millions history. No ticket matched all six numbers on the Christmas Eve drawing, which bolstered…
Manchin speaks up for Samantha Burns following Biden’s announcement to commute death sentences
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Joe Manchin is using his final days as a representative of the Mountain State to stand up for one of its daughters who was kidnapped and murdered. Manchin took to X (formerly Twitter) Thursday, speaking on President Joe Biden’s recent decision to commute the sentences of 37 of the 40…
WV 2025 Vacation Guide available for pre-order now
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— People who have enjoyed the 2024 WV Vacation Guide now have the chance to pre-order the new 2025 Vacation Guide from the WV Department of Tourism. People wanting to pre-order can opt-in when they are requesting a free copy of the 2024 Vacation Guide. The opt-in button is at the bottom of the…
Kanawha County Commission to build on success they made in 2024
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — President of the Kanawha County Commission Lance Wheeler is looking back on 2024 and what they’ve managed to accomplish so far, as well as looking ahead to opportunities to come in 2025. Wheeler said on 580 Live with Dave Allen the day after Christmas on Thursday that being his first year as…
Kanawha County EMS service is another to join growing statewide initiative of giving whole blood on ambulances
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority is one of the most recent organizations coming on board to a growing statewide initiative that gives first responders the ability to provide whole blood transfusions on ambulances in the field. After implementing the whole blood program last year for EMS workers, the West Virginia Department…
Williams recounts last 12 years as Huntington mayor
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Huntington Mayor Steve Williams recently gave his final remarks to his hometown city as his last term comes to an end. Williams has served the City of Huntington since 2013, and most recently served as West Virginia’s Democratic gubernatorial nominee, losing to Patrick Morrisey in the November General Election. An emotional Williams…
Manna Meal gets new preparation facility through agreement with WV Health Right
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— Charleston’s mobile food service Manna Meal will now have a place to do all of their food preparation. Manna Meal is a non-profit organization providing 550 to 700 meals daily and was given a building through an agreement between them and WV Health Right. WV Health Right serves over 45,000 uninsured or underinsured…
I-77 traffic slowed after Christmas Eve crash of Amazon truck
MARMET, W.Va. — An Amazon tractor-trailer crashed on Christmas Eve in Kanawha County. It happened northbound on the West Virginia Turnpike/I-77 near the Marmet exit. The truck went off the right side of the highway with the cab crashing into the guardrail. Kanawha County Metro 911 said the wreck occurred at around 9:40 a.m. Traffic…
Pair accused in 2002 murder of Marshall student to have death sentences commuted as part of Biden’s announcement
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A pair of escaped inmates accused in the 2002 killing of a Marshall University student were part of President Biden’s list of commuted death row inmates. Brandon Basham and Chadrick Fulks will spend the rest of their lives in jail as opposed to receiving the death penalty after President Biden made the decision…
A Charleston community center hosts Breakfast with Santa event
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — There’s nothing like having breakfast with Santa to get in the Christmas spirit. The City of Charleston hosted the Breakfast With Santa event at the Kanawha City Community Center Monday the day before Christmas Eve. Kanawha City Community Center Assistant Program Coordinator April Meadows said there was a lot going on to…
Morrow case headed to grand jury in Wayne County
WAYNE, W.Va. — Charges of murder and arson against a Huntington man will next be considered by a Wayne County grand jury after a Monday morning hearing. Joshua Morrow (WVRJA) A Wayne County magistrate found there was enough evidence against Joshua Morrow to forward the charges to a grand jury. Morrow, 42, is charged with…
St. Albans police to put new federal funding to good use
Story by Morgan Pemberton ST. ALBANS, W.Va. — The St. Albans Police Department will be receiving much needed funding to improve technology and to help with the purchase of newer technology. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced on December 3, that she was able to secure a Congressionally Directed Spending award from the U.S. Department of…
A-to-Z Outlet announces $10,000 cash winner at their event on Saturday
ST. ALBANS, W.Va.— The A-to-Z Outlet promotion contest came to a close Saturday after they picked a finalist to be the winner of the $10,000 cash prize. A to Z Outlet hosted a promotional event from November 11 until December 21. The event allowed entrants to register their name at the outlet once per day…
New mobile ID app coming to West Virginia soon
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— West Virginia residents will soon be able to store their ID on their phone. The mobile ID or mID app launched as a pilot program on December 10, by the WV Division of Motor Vehicles’, Governor Jim Justice and IDEMIA Public Security North America. Right now, people can use the app during TSA…
WV Parkways Authority gives estimates on Turnpike travel numbers ahead of holidays
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The WV Parkways Authority says they’re anticipating roughly 1.48 million transactions on the WV Turnpike from December 20 to January 2. WV Parkways compiled data from last holiday travel season and data from 2019. Christmas Day is expected to be the slowest of the 14-day span, with Friday likely seeing the most…
Hundreds of bikers set to deliver toys to CAMC Women’s & Children in Southern WV Toy Ride
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On every third Saturday in December, hundreds of bikers flock to CAMC Women’s and Children Hospital to drop off new toys for those battling illness during the Christmas season. Tomorrow, these bikers will meet at Daniel Boone Park in Charleston at 10 a.m. before taking the yearly ride. Corey “Mohawk” Hinkle, who…
One injured in Kanawha County shooting, deputies say son shot father
ELKVIEW, W.Va. — A man has been reported injured in Friday evening shooting in Kanawha County involving a father and son. Deputies say a man was shot in the chest by his son shortly after 7 p.m. in the 500 block of Green Valley Drive in Elkview. Deputies say the son’s motives are unknown and…
Downtown Charleston Association to host first Santa Crawl event
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The Downtown Charleston Association is set to host their Santa Crawl this Saturday. This year will be first time the event has been held; it will get underway at 6 p.m. and go until 10 p.m. DCA’s Morgan Morrison and Kevin Madison were on 580 Live Friday morning to talk about the event.…
Kanawha County Schools Superintendent Tom Williams announces retirement
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha County Schools Superintendent Dr. Tom Williams announced he is retiring after 40 years in education. Williams made the announcement Friday. He said it’s a bittersweet feeling, but he’s ready to make the transition. “It’s a little sad and a little happy at the same time, it’s sort of a mixture of…
Village of Barboursville Elementary School principal set to retire at beginning of the year
BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va.— Village of Barboursville Elementary School students and staff saying to goodbye to beloved principal and educator Kelli Jordan as she is set to retire after 33 and half years at the beginning of the year. Kelli Jordan began her educator career in 1990 as an elementary school teacher before beginning a career in…
State Police reveal victims in fatal Wayne County fire, issue murder warrant for suspect
WAYNE COUNTY, W.Va. — A suspect has been named in an investigation into a Sunday house fire in Wayne County that left two women dead. West Virginia State Police announced warrants had been obtained for Joshua Morrow, 42, for two counts of first-degree murder and one count of first-degree arson. Morrow is linked to the…
Longtime Kanawha County Sheriff Mike Rutherford honored after over 50 years of service
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The longest-serving sheriff in Kanawha County history, Sheriff Mike Rutherford celebrated his retirement Thursday afternoon. Rutherford was recognized by a healthy crowd at the Kanawha County Courthouse, and he says he was honored to have a great group of co-workers by his side. “I was very humbled and surprised. It went very…
Ohio man pleads guilty to illegally possessing firearm in Kanawha County shots fired incident
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — An Ohio man has been convicted after a shots fired incident in Kanawha County. Jaylean Deshawn Puzakulics, 21, of Akron, OH, pleaded guilty Wednesday to being a Person Prohibited in Possession of a Firearm. Officers from the Kanawha County Sheriff Office were dispatched to the Dunbar area on May 19 for…
Former Fayette County police chief sentenced to prison in sex trafficking case
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— A former Fayette County police chief that was convicted in a child sex trafficking investigation will be going to prison. Larry Allen Clay Jr., 58, was sentenced to 25 years followed by 10 years of supervised release in the case which dates all the way back to 2020. Clay was convicted last April…
Putnam Career Center fire management services class takes part in live Christmas tree burn demonstration
ELEANOR, W.Va. — It’s always important to water your live Christmas tree as it can potentially pose a major fire hazard if left forgotten. The Emergency and Firefighting Management Services Class at Putnam Career and Technical Center came together with fire and rescue squads from Buffalo, Hurricane and Eleanor Thursday afternoon for a live Christmas…
Natalie Tennant sworn in as new Kanawha County Commissioner
CHARLESTON, W.Va.–Natalie Tennant officially taking oath of office to serve as the newest member of the Kanawha County Commission. An investiture ceremony was held for Commissioner-elect Natalie Tennant at the historic Kanawha County Courthouse Thursday. It marked a particularly pivotal moment in Kanawha County history as Tennant becomes the first woman to serve on the…
WV Retailers Association expects large crowds, big deals for last-minute Christmas shoppers
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — While it may be crowded, last minute shoppers West Virginia might run into some of the best deals of the holiday season this weekend. President of the West Virginia Retailers Association Bridget Lambert says her team estimates half of the state’s residents still have shopping to do, and retailers will be ready…
Putnam County Commission seeks aid in replacing Deweese after fraud scheme
PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. — Putnam County will have to wait until after the holidays to find the replacement of former Commissioner Steve Deweese. The Putnam County Commission was unable to agree on a replacement for Deweese, who had served on the commission since the beginning of 2023. The process now goes over to the Putnam…
Huntington man sentenced to prison for vandalizing federal building
HUNTINGTON, W.Va.— A Huntington man has been sentenced to prison and has been ordered to pay restitution for vandalizing property of the United States. Brian Scott Murray, 51, will spend one year and four months in prison and will be followed by three years of supervised released. He has also been ordered to pay $45,205.60…
Four year anniversary of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve soon approaching
GLEN JEAN, W.Va. — Chief of Interpretation for the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Eve West says there has been nothing but steady growth in visitation since the park’s redesignation four years ago. “Typically after a redesignation, numbers will settle out at about a 20-percent increase, but we’re almost double that,” said West.…
Rockslide closes portion of MacCorkle Avenue SE in eastern Kanawha County
PRATT, W.Va.–A potion of road on WV 61 and MacCorkle Avenue SE in Pratt is closed due to a rockslide that occurred Wednesday afternoon. According to officials, the rockslide happened at Beechwood Run Road and traffic is being re-routed at MacCorkle SE and Center Street. A release from the state Department of Transportation says rain…
Thousands gather for annual Charleston Christmas Parade
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Despite it being just under two weeks tardy, the Charleston Christmas Parade brought thousands out to the city’s downtown areas. “This is what Christmas is all about,” Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin said. The parade, which was originally scheduled for December 5, was postponed due to extremely low temperatures and heavy wind.…
Kanawha and Putnam County awarded funds to help with construction of their new schools
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The state School Building Authority awarded $65 million to a dozen West Virginia counties at their Tuesday morning meeting. They originally had requests totaling $250 million from 30 different counties. Kanawha County and Putnam County were among the counties awarded funding, both of which needed funding in order to start the process of…
West Virginia Lottery announces first major win through new digital platform
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The newly-launched iLottery platform through the West Virginia Lottery is seeing its first big prize Powerball winner with a $100,000 dollar winning ticket. Although Mega Millions continues to stand at the forefront of national draw games with its $740 million jackpot, a winner confirmed the $100,000 ticket through its new digital iLottery…
Nitro High School teacher honored with prestigious Milken Educator Award
NITRO, W.Va. — A Nitro High School teacher is joining the horde of 80 teachers in West Virginia to receive a national educators award of a lifetime. Students and staff gathered for an all-school assembly at Nitro High School Tuesday, with state Superintendent Michele Blatt on hand, as math and engineering teacher Adam Wolfe was…
New Milton Elementary School unveiled by students and staff
MILTON, W.Va.— Students, staff and guests gathered Tuesday morning to cut the ribbon to unveil their new school. Construction on the new Milton Elementary School began in May of 2023 and students and staff will be moving into it when students get back from Christmas break on January 7th. The new school will be moving…
Abbess to fill open seat for Cabell County Board of Education
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Cabell County Board of Education has voted on Nazim Abbess to fill the vacant board position. Abbess currently serves as the Director of Cabell County 911 for the county commission. Abbess will fill the seat that was vacated when Reed Byers resigned in November. Abbess will hold the seat until the…
Moss receiving support from fellow in-state NFL star following cancer diagnosis
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Former NFL cornerback and Marshall University star Carl Lee is standing in support of fellow Marshall football legend Randy Moss as he battles cancer. Moss revealed his cancer diagnoses last Friday on Instagram, just a short time after stepping away from ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown. Lee, the 12-year NFL veteran and three-time…
Charleston Police Department welcomes largest class of new officers in nearly 20 years
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Charleston Police Department swore in 11 new officers Monday morning. The 11 new police officers makes it the largest class the CPD has seen since 2005. In a statement, Charleston Chief of Police Scott Dempsey said this was a special day for the department. “It is truly an exciting day for…
Declining enrollment and interest in pharmacy causes UC to cut program
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— University of Charleston’s President Marty Roth says last year’s enrollment decline into the pharmacy program made it clear to UC’s administration that cutting the program was the right thing to do. “Unfortunately, last year they kind of reached a point where the tuition was no longer covering our operating costs,” Roth said. “The…
Magnitude 3.3 earthquake felt near Huntington
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. –A magnitude 3.3 earthquake has been reported in areas near Huntington. The earthquake was reportedly felt at around 4:40 Monday afternoon. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was centered not far from Chesapeake, Ohio. According to multiple reports, the earthquake was felt in areas of Cabell County such as Huntington, Barboursville,…
ATV crash that left one dead under investigation
TORNADO, W.Va.— An ATV crash that left one left one-person dead Saturday evening is being investigated by the Kanawha County Sheriff’s office. Kanawha County resident, Mark Wayne Snodgrass, 57, crashed his ATV in the 1100 block of Gore Addition Road in Tornado. Investigators believe that Snodgrass drove his ATV off of the roadway, which caused…
Charleston Dirty Birds Light the Night event breaks attendance records at GoMart Ballpark
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Charleston Dirty Birds’ second annual Light the Night event broke a record of over 11,000 visitors on Saturday night. The Salango Law Dirty Birds Light the Night broke a record of approximately 11,263 visitors. This well surpassed the just over 8,000 people the holiday light event at Charleston’s GoMart Ballpark brought…
WV State Police and State Fire Marshal investigating cause of fatal fire
WAYNE COUNTY, W.Va.— A fire that left two dead in Wayne County is being investigated by the WV State Police and the WV State Fire Marshals Office. The fire happened at a home located in the 2100 block of Spring Valley Drive near Ceredo around 10:40 p.m. Sunday evening. Both victims are believed to be…
Charleston will evaluate year one of return of football championships
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Those associated with brining the high school football championships back to Laidley Field who now do a self-evaluation. Organizers said they were generally pleased with all things went but there were also things learned that will be improved for next year. The four championship games drew large, enthusiastic crowds. The AAA championship…
Education officials turning to new initiatives to help alleviate disruptive classroom behavior
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State legislatures and educators are continuing to put their heads together to look at how to better address concerning behaviors in schools across West Virginia. The Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability heard from West Virginia Department of Education officials recently on new initiatives they are working on to implement in a…
State legislators receive update on state consolidated lab
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va.—- The development of the WV Consolidated State Laboratories Facility continues to make progress. Last year, funding came down from the state legislators for the start of the project, that would put a consolidated lab in South Charleston at the West Virginia Regional Technology Park. The new lab will house seven different state…
Kanawha County Commission further explores judicial building project options
Story by Aaron Parker CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Commission is continuing its discussions surrounding the county’s judicial building renovation project. The Commission decided last week to go to a re-bid on the project that looks to renovate and add space to the building as it welcomes in a circuit judge and three magistrates…
University of Charleston cutting pharmacy program
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The University of Charleston has announced it will no longer admit new students for its pharmacy program. The university made the decision to drop its accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program after nearly two decades of operation, citing a decline in student interest. UC President Marty Roth, in a statement, said it was…
Auxiliary coach in Boone County arrested, charged with child sex crimes
BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. — An auxiliary coach in Boone County has been arrested after West Virginia State Police say he exchanged nude photographs with juveniles. Eric Maloskey, of Bloomingrose, was arrested Friday after State Police investigated a complaint that Maloskey had “sent and/or received nude photographs with juveniles via a social media platform.” Maloskey was…
Randy Moss announces cancer diagnosis
West Virginia native and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Randy Moss has announced he is battling cancer. Moss announced the diagnosis Friday evening on an Instagram live video. Moss recently stepped away from ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown” due to health issues, and was wearing sunglasses in recent weeks when he announced he was battling…
Nearly 30 small West Virginia business owners graduate through Goldman Sachs program at BridgeValley
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Nearly 30 small business owners are the first cohort in West Virginia to be graduating from a $100 million dollar national funding initiative through America’s leading multinational investment bank Goldman Sachs. Goldman Sachs graduated 26 small business owners from its signature business-education program, 10,000 Small Businesses, at BridgeValley Community & Technical…
Kanawha County’s new Sheriff and Chief Deputy sworn in Thursday
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—– The new Kanawha County sheriff and chief deputy were sworn in Thursday afternoon by the Honorable Maryclaire Akers. Joe Crawford is the new sheriff after serving three years as chief deputy. He won in the primaries in May and ran unopposed in the November election. Crawford says if he didn’t have the three-year…
Mother sentenced for the 2022 death of her two-year-old child
PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va.—— A woman was sentenced Thursday morning in Putnam County Court to three to 15 years for the death of her two-year-old son. Megan Kincaid, was indicted in July on child neglect resulting in death and child neglect resulting in serious bodily injury. In October, she plead guilty to child neglect resulting in…
130th Airlift Wing of the Air National Guard in Charleston unveils new renovations to major facility
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A $25.6 million dollar project is transforming a 73-year-old aircraft hanger into a new, cutting-edge facility. Members of the 130th Airlift Wing at the McLaughlin Air National Guard Base in Charleston unveiled a newly-renovated building Thursday, Building 107, which was first completed in 1951 and was originally home to the Wing’s first…
Fans react to familiar face Rich Rodriquez being named WVU’s head football coach
CHARLESTON, W.Va.——-WVU has a familiar face stepping in as its 36th head football coach. Rich Rodriquez was announced as the program’s head coach Thursday morning after news broke Wednesday evening that Rodriguez . Rodriquez previously served as the university’s 32nd head coach from 2001-2007, where he racked up four Big East Conference championships, a Sugar…
Charleston Police Department encouraging more to come out to their annual Wonderland and Toy Drive
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Santa Clause will be arriving in the Capitol City later today to help bring in the crowd for the Charleston Police Department’s fifth annual Wonderland and Toy Drive. The two-day donation event started up Wednesday and will last through Thursday until 7 p.m. on the parking lot of the Beni Kedem Temple.…
Charleston Mayor thrilled for opportunity to host high school football title games
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin says the WVSSAC High School Football Championship games have left the Capital City almost completely booked on both hotel accommodations and restaurant reservations. “That’s music to any mayor’s ears when you hear hotels are at capacity and it’s going to be really hard to get a supper…
Ohio man sentenced after causing crash that left Huntington teenager dead
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. — An Ohio man has been sentenced to prison after causing an accident while impaired that left a Huntington teenager dead. Joshua Wilson, 23, of Middleport, Ohio, was sentenced to between three and 15 years for DUI causing death and between two and 10 years for DUI causing serious bodily injury. Wilson…
Boone County School’s former maintenance director indicted on 18 charges in alleged $3.4 million scheme
BOONE COUNTY, W.Va.—– The former maintenance director at Boone County Schools is in custody after a federal grand jury returned an 18-count indictment Tuesday that alleges the director defrauded the county’s Board of Education out of $3.4 million. Michael David Barker, 47, has been charged with one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud, 11…
McGraw service set for Culture Center
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Former state Attorney General, Supreme Court Justice Darrell McGraw will be remembered in a public memorial service next week. McGraw died last weekend at the age of 88. The service will be held at state Culture Center Tuesday afternoon. Visitation will go from noon until 2 p.m. followed by the memorial service. McGraw…
West Virginia’s Capital City ready to host state title games for first time in decades
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s Capital City is gearing up to host the four different WVSSAC high school football championship games at UC Stadium at Laidley Field. The state championship games will be hosted by Charleston for the first time in 30 years, as Wheeling Island Stadium in Wheeling has been the host since 1994.…
Arrest made and warrants issued in accidental shooting investigation
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va.——-An arrest has been made and warrants issued following an investigation into an accidental shooting that occurred last month. Kanawha County deputies responded to a shooting around 21 Diagnon Drive. With their investigation, they discovered that convicted felon, James Wesley Brogan, had unintentionally shot himself in the leg with a .38-caliber pistol. The…
Justice announces funding for eight hospitals
MADISON, W.Va.—– Eight rural hospitals in the state are receiving much needed funding totaling $40 million, in order to help the hospitals continue providing care for patients. The funding was obtained through the Rural Hospital Grant Program that was launched by Governor Jim Justice in October. The hospitals in question had to fill out an…
CAMC Vandalia Health adds two new mobile medical units to their fleet
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Those at Vandalia Health and Charleston Area Medical Center are continuing their initiative of meeting patients where they are. CAMC officials held a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony Tuesday for two new additions to their mobile medicine fleet known Medicine in Motion– a 36-foot mobile mammography unit and a 48-foot mobile lung CT…
Grady responds to educator’s asking for help with disruptive violent behavior in their classrooms
CHARLESTON, W.Va.——- State lawmakers will be reintroducing Senate Bill 614 into their regular session next year, that will allow elementary school educators to remove especially disruptive students from their classrooms. The bill was originally introduced last year in the regular session but didn’t get through the House before they ran out of time to review…
Charleston Police Department to pick back up on annual Christmas toy drive
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For the fifth year in a row now, the Charleston Police Department will be gathering up new toys and spreading joy to area children on Christmas. The CPD plans to start up the 5th annual Wonderland and Toy Drive this Wednesday, December 11. It will run through Thursday, Dec. 12 from 11…
Kanawha County Judicial Building renovation project to go up for re-bid
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Judicial Building renovation project will soon have a new bidder. The original bids for the project, which intends to renovate the building and add the appropriate space for three incoming magistrates and a circuit judge, came in at $16 million, however, the Kanawha County Commission did not want the…
Mother accused in the death of her infant daughter pleads not guilty
PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va.—– A Hurricane women pleads not guilty in Putnam County Circuit Court Monday afternoon, in connection to the death of her 16-day old baby girl. Brooke Kessler, 33, pleaded not guilty to death of a child by a parent or guardian, child abuse, child neglect resulting in death, strangulation, malicious assault and domestic…
West Virginia educators ask for lawmakers help with student behavioral issues in their classrooms
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—— School principals and teachers came together at the state capitol Monday afternoon during legislative interim committee meetings; to give chilling accounts of behavioral issues they have encountered in their classrooms and pleading for something to be done. This comes as state lawmakers are expected to start talking about a bill that would allow…
Clendenin man pleads guilty to firing shots at utility workers
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A man could spend up to five years behind bars after firing shots at utility workers and refusing to come out of his home for law enforcement officers. Aaron Grindstaff, 32, pleaded guilty to wanton endangerment in a February incident along Wills Creek Road in Clendenin. According to a criminal complaint, Grindstaff…
Students demonstrate coding skills before state lawmakers
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — From individual computer codes to a complete, fully-functioning robot, students from across the state are working through the whole process in front of state lawmakers for a day. Computer science students and robotics teams across 11 schools in West Virginia set up their coding and robotics projects in the Upper Rotunda of…
Kanawha County man will finish GED in jail before being released on supervised probation
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—– A Kanawha County man will have to finish his GED in jail after originally being sentenced to six months to two years to a youth correctional facility before being released on supervised probation. In April, Zachary Atkinson was sentenced to Anthony Correction Facility, after he pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding in February for…
Guilty plea in Kanawha County collision that claimed a pedestrian’s life
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A man pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor in connection with striking a pedestrian that caused his death on Charleston’s East End. Brandon Scott Turley-Ward pleaded guilty to negligent homicide in the death of Carl Wiley. Wiley died after being struck in May at the intersection of Washington St. East and Bradford…
Woman’s arraignment set for Monday afternoon, in connection with her baby’s death
WINFIELD, W.Va. — A Hurricane women’s arraignment is set for Monday afternoon, in connection to the death of her 16-day-old baby girl. Brooke Kessler (WVRJA) Brooke Kessler, 33, was arrested in June after a trooper was called because the baby girl was unresponsive and had injuries including a broken arm, six broken ribs, bruising around the…
Computer science students from WV to participate in 2nd annual Country Roads Codes Day
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Elementary, middle, and high school students from across the state will flock to the West Virginia Capitol Upper Rotunda Monday morning for a coding and robotics day. The second annual Country Roads Codes Day will bring in students and robotics teams from 11 schools in the state to work hands-on with the…
Kanawha County crash claims life
ELKVIEW, W.Va. — A driver died in a Saturday night wreck in Kanawha County after being ejected from the vehicle. The single vehicle crash happened at around 7:45 p.m. on Walgrove Road near Elkview. Kanawha County deputies said the driver, a 47-year-old man, lost control of the vehicle. which went off the road, hit an embankment…
Indiana woman convicted of first-degree murder for involvement in 2023 Fayette County murder
FAYETTE COUNTY, W.Va. — An Indiana woman has been convicted of first-degree murder in relation to a Fayette County homicide. Amanda Don Soultz, 32, of Elkhart, Indiana, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder charges Friday in relation to the shooting death of Michelle Smith, 41. Soultz and co-defendant Andres Torres, Jr., came to Fayette County in…
Robinson says they will take their time discussing proposed panhandling ordinance
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—- Vehicle and pedestrian safety has become a topic of concern in cities in West Virginia and Charleston is one of them. At Monday’s Council meeting, Councilman Chad Robinson proposed a draft bill that emulates the one that Wheeling passed a couple of months ago. He said on 580 Live Tuesday morning that the…
Christmas at Capitol Market means time to buy your Christmas tree
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—– Director of Capitol Market in Charleston Evan Osborne says that wintertime at the market is a great time whenever they make that transition from fall to winter. “It’s certainly the best smelling time, and it’s a lot of work crammed into just basically 72 hours from converting it from the fall market to…
Charleston man charged with DUI after allegedly causing accident with four children in the vehicle
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Charleston man allegedly drove with with a blood alcohol concentration twice the legal limit when he was involved in a wreck with four children in the vehicle. Charleston Police say David Andrew Huynh, 31, was tested after an accident on Virginia Street West on August 27, after he allegedly ran a…
Texas man sentenced to decades in prison after methamphetamine seizure in Boone County
BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. — A Texas man has his sentence after being arrested for what is now known as Boone County’s largest seizure of methamphetamine. Steven Michael Pena, 50, was sentenced to the maximum of 30 years in prison Friday after Boone County prosecutors said he transported nearly six pounds of methamphetamine into the state.…
Women pleads not guilty to stealing an ambulance and leading police on pursuit
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va.—– A woman who is accused of stealing a Kanawha County ambulance and leading police on a cross-county pursuit last November, pleaded not guilty Friday at her arraignment in Kanawha County Circuit Court. Amanda Holstein, 35, was indicted October 11, on grand larceny, fleeing with reckless indifference to the safety of other and…
ESPN announces Randy Moss stepping down to deal with illness
BRISTOL, Conn. — ESPN announced Friday that West Virginia native Randy Moss is stepping away from Sunday NFL Countdown to deal with his illness. “Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss will step away from Sunday NFL Countdown for an extended time to focus on a personal health challenge,” the statement said. “He briefly addressed the matter…
Christmas Tree upright again at state capitol
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Christmas Tree is standing again. Workers with General Services and the state Division of Highways used a piece of heavy equipment to get the 54-foot high tree upright again Friday morning after it fell from strong wind gusts that moved through Charleston Thursday morning. A previous statement from the Department…
Dunbar Police Civil Service Commission releases reports, finds violations in officers involving deaths of two men
DUNBAR, W.Va. — The Dunbar Police Civil Service Commission released two different reports Thursday showing that two officers failed to follow regulations in two separate incidents that resulted in deaths. Lt. Adam Mason and Zachary Winters were the officers involved, and the reports stem from the deaths of citizens Michael Scott and Robert Hensley. The…
South Charleston set to kick off holiday celebrations this weekend with tree lighting and parade
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The City of South Charleston is gearing up for its annual Christmas parade this weekend. The parade will be held at noon on Saturday on D Street. Vicky Vaughn, Executive Director of Operations at South Charleston, says those wanting to come out came park close to D Street and enjoy the…
Charleston apartment fire sends one to hospital
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A Thursday fire in Charleston has left one person in the hospital. The fire was reported on Washington Street East at the Charleston Arbors apartment complex. The fire only affected one room. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
Christmas Parade postponed for safety concerns due to the cold weather
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—— Due to heavy winds and the cold, Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin made the announcement Wednesday afternoon, to postpone the Charleston Christmas Parade that was originally scheduled for Thursday December 5. Chief of Staff for Mayor Goodwin Matt Sutton was on 580 Live Thursday morning, and he said that it came down to safety.…
Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Oak Hill
OAK HILL, W.Va. — A man is dead following an officer-involved-shooting early Thursday morning in Oak Hill. Authorities said a woman called 911at around 5 a.m. and reported she had been stabbed and she was bleeding. Officers responded to the residence on Beech Avenue and found a man inside with what appeared to be a…
Wind gust topples state Christmas Tree
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Wind gusts in the 50 mph range toppled the state Christmas Tree in front of the state capitol Thursday morning. The 54-foot Norway Spruce harvested recently from Watoga State Park in Pocahontas County was put into place a few days ago. The official lighting came last night during the Joyful Night celebration.…
WV kicks off Christmas season with “Joyful Night” at State Capitol
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –It’s officially Christmas season in West Virginia, as Governor Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice watched as the state Christmas Tree was lit during Wednesday evening’s “Joyful Night “celebration. The event brought people from across the area out to the West Virginia Capitol Complex in Charleston to celebrate the season by listening…
Human remains found on a hillside in Elkview
ELKVIEW, W.Va.——- Human remains were found last week in Elkview, near the Young Bottom’s area and Elk River Road. Chief Deputy for the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, Joe Crawford said that a man initially found the remains on November the 28 but returned the next day because he was concerned. “Saw what he thought might…
Goodwin postpones Christmas Parade until Dec. 17
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin announced Wednesday that the city’s Christmas Parade was being postponed until Dec. 17. The parade was set for Thursday night but Goodwin said she’s concerned about the cold temperatures that are in the forecast. “Due to the forecasted low temperatures and wind chill, the Christmas Parade, scheduled for…
Equipment failure to blame for major power outage in Mason County
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — An equipment failure at an Appalachian Power Company substation in Point Pleasant has knocked service off to several thousand customers in Mason County. Appalachian Power spokesperson Karen Wissing said the equipment failure happened at shortly after 1 a.m. Wednesday and initially cut power to 7,560 customers, which is about half of…
Charleston holds final public meeting for large Capital Connector Project
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The City of Charleston, in partnership with GAI Consultants, held its third and final public meeting regarding the Capital Connector Project Tuesday evening. The Capital Connector is aimed at utilizing and enhancing Charleston’s riverfront area, while connecting the city’s West Side with its East End. The project starts at Magic Island on…
Former Putnam County bus driver pleads not guilty to 51 charges, gets trial date
PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va.—– A trial date has been set for a Putnam County bus driver who was driving under the influence with children on board and eventually crashing the bus. Amy J. Allen appeared in Putnam County Circuit Court Tuesday afternoon, where she pleaded not guilty to 28 counts of child neglect creating a substantial…
CPD marks death of Officer Cassie Johnson
Tuesday marked the four-year anniversary of the death of Charleston Police Officer Cassie Johnson Cassie Johnson Johnson died on Dec. 3rd, 2020, two days after she was shot by Joshua Phillips after she had responded to a parking complaint along Garrison Avenue. Phillips was sentenced to the maximum 40 years in prison after being convicted…
Kanawha County Schools continue to battle low attendance rates
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va.—– Kanawha County Schools Deputy Superintendent Paula Potter says that schools in the county are finding ways to keep kids coming to school as they battle low attendance. She says they are trying to get the percentage of students who are absent below 20%. Anything above 20% means that they are not meeting…
Fire in shop area of auto auction
ST. ALBANS, W.Va. — Fire crews from Kanawha and Putnam counties on the scene Tuesday afternoon of a working structure fire at the large Capital City Auction property west of St. Albans. Calls came in to Kanawha County Metro 911 at around 12:15 p.m. reporting the working structure fire. The fire was reported in the…
Charleston to hold final public meeting for Capitol Connector project
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The City of Charleston will be holding its final public meeting regarding the Capitol Connector project on Tuesday. The Connector Project aims to transform the city’s riverfront area, connecting the East End of the city to the West Side. The project begins at Magic Island and ends at the base of the…
Details from two police misconduct reports come from Dunbar civil service meeting
DUNBAR, W.Va. — Dunbar officials released more details regarding two investigative reports of misconduct by members of the Dunbar Police Department. The reports were released at a Dunbar civil service meeting Monday, those being from two different investigations that the Dunbar Police Civil Service Commission launched after two different citizens were killed. According to Commission…
Dunbar house fire leaves elderly woman hospitalized
DUNBAR, W.Va. — A house fire in Dunbar has left an elderly woman hospitalized. The fire was reported around 6 o’clock Monday evening at a home on 25th Street in Dunbar. The resident escaped the house, but was taken to the hospital shortly after for smoke inhalation. The house reportedly sustained heavy damage on one…
Peak Living Services set to launch Adopt a Veteran program
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—— Peak Living Services is launching their Adopt a Veteran program this year on Giving Tuesday. Peak is a non-profit organization that is aiming to end homelessness in the Kanawha Valley. Director of Marketing and Communications Jamon Schmidt for Goodwill in West Virginia, says that this program will connect community members to a veteran…
New Kanawha County manager on the job
Story by Chris Lawrence CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The new Kanawha County manager is on the job, but for Jeremy Young the work is nothing new. Young started Monday working for the Kanawha County Commission after holding the same position with the Putnam County Commission for the past 10 years. “This week I’m just getting my…
Trial dates set in murder, child abuse cases
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — There are now trial dates in two high-profile criminal cases in Kanawha County. Barack Williams (CPD) Those dates were set following arraignments Monday in Kanawha County Circuit Court. A grand jury handed up indictments last week. Barack Williams, 15, was arraigned on first degree murder and first degree robbery charges in last…
Goodwin says the draft panhandling bill is going through the correct process
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—- The City of Charleston is set to continue their discussion Monday night on the proposed draft bill that would prohibit interactions between motor vehicles and pedestrians. This ordinance emulates, the panhandling ordinance that was passed in Wheeling last month and the ordinance that was passed in Morgantown last year, in which they limit…
Randy Moss dealing with health issues, asks for prayer
West Virginia native, football Hall of Fame member, Randy Moss is suffering from an internal illness. Moss, 47, shared some information about the illness in an Instagram post Sunday morning from the set of ESPN’s NFL Countdown where Moss is one of the co-hosts. “This is message for all men,” Moss said. “Throughout the week…
South Charleston Fire Chief Virgil White says to be safe when putting up Christmas lights
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va.—- South Charleston Fire Chief Virgil White is urging residents to be safe when putting up Christmas lights and maintaining them. He says that people who put up Christmas lights, tend to overload on power strips. “A lot of people like to use a lot of lights and different things to dress up…
Dog dies in a blaze that broke out in Kanawha County Friday afternoon
LOUENDALE, W.Va. — A dog has died in a camper fire in Kanawha County before firefighters could get to the scene. Crews responded to the blaze which broke out in a camper Friday afternoon on the 1600 block of Kenwood Road in the Loudendale area around 2:30 p.m. Dispatchers say that flames were visible when…
Edwards looking forward to Small Business Saturday
HURRICANE, W.Va. — Small business owners in West Virginia’s cities and towns are looking forward to Small Business Saturday. In Hurricane, the community can join local artisans, makers and small businesses starting at 9 a.m. on Main Street. Scott Edwards Hurricane’s Mayor Scott Edwards says that the town tries to embrace their small businesses. “We…
Retail experts map out what consumers can expect for the holiday shopping season
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Consumers are currently starting to check off their Christmas lists as what’s predicted to be a record-breaking year for holiday shopping gets underway. The National Retail Federation is estimating that approximately 183.4 million shoppers will be hitting the in-person and online stores between the five-day period from Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber…
Circus crew members talk about performing in the Capitol City during Thanksgiving weekend
CHARLESTON W.Va. — What are the circus members currently in the Capitol City doing for Thanksgiving? The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey crew have been performing at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center since last Sunday and are scheduled to be in town for another few days until this Sunday. This marks the first…
Huntington man who allegedly stabbed elementary school principal waives right to speedy trial
UPDATE: 10/27 6:50 p.m. — Joshua Collins, 43, the man accused of stabbing and injuring an Ohio elementary school teacher in October, has waived his right to speedy trial. Collins did so Wednesday morning in Lawrence County Common Pleas Court. Collins will appear in court again on Jan. 8, 2025. LAWRENCE COUNTY, OH. — A…
United Mission’s 13th annual Drumstick Dash is set for Thanksgiving morning
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—– United Mission’s Jason Quintrell says that the 13th annual 5k drumstick dash is always a huge event for the mission. “It’s a big event for us, right now we have 900 runners signed up, it’s a little low for us, I think it’s the rain that there forecasting maybe,” Quintrell said on 580…
Veltri Dinner volunteers celebrate their Thanksgiving family
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Charleston tradition is well underway. The 58th annual Frankie Veltri Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church in downtown Charleston Thursday afternoon. Dozens of volunteers were busy Wednesday getting preparing the food and getting everything in place. Frank Veltri Those volunteers will deliver 1,500 to 1,700 meals…
SC fire chief says it will be difficult to nail time specific cause of Gestamp fire
Story by Chris Lawrence South Charleston Fire Department investigators said it may be hard to know what caused an electrical fire earlier this week in one of the area’s largest manufacturing facilities. The South Charleston and Dunbar Fire Departments responded to the Gestamp Plant on MacCorkle Avenue late Tuesday night when fire broke out in…
Circus crew members show up to help Mountaineer Food Bank’s Veterans Table program
POCA, W.Va. — Circus members are taking a little break from their busy performance schedule to help feed veterans in need. Crews with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus who have been in the Capital City for a couple of weeks paired up with Mountaineer Food Bank Wednesday to pack food boxes for…
Cathy Justice reveals 2024 Limited Edition Christmas Ornament
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—- First Lady Cathy Justice’s 2024 Limited Edition Christmas Ornament commemorate the eight years Jim Justice has been the state’s governor while also highlighting the amazing dome on the West Virginia State Capitol building. Cathy Justice, along with Governor Jim Justice and History Curator Randall Reid-Smith revealed the design during a celebration at the…
CO at South Central charged in sex case with inmate
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A correctional officer at South Central Regional Jail has been fired after being charged with having sexual contact with a female inmate. Stephen Elswick Stephen Anthony Elswick, 52, of Wharton, is charged with two counts of imposition of sexual acts on persons incarcerated, detained, or under supervision. A criminal complaint said…
Lockdown lifted at Tri-State Airport after all-clear given
KENOVA, W.Va. — Tri-State Airport in Huntington was placed on lockdown for a few hours Tuesday morning after TSA detected something suspicious in a piece of checked luggage. Emergency crews responded and the airport terminal was cleared with passengers moved to a another building nearby. The object was thought to have possibly been an explosive…
Charleston native and former NFL wide receiver Ryan Switzer named interim head coach at Tulsa
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston native and former standout wide receiver Ryan Switzer has been named the interim head coach for the University of Tulsa football program. Switzer will replace two-year Head Coach Kevin Wilson and lead the Golden Hurricane for their final game on Saturday against Florida Atlantic, who has gone through a mid-season coaching…
Cabell County man arrested after leading police on high-speed chase; allegedly streaming the incident
MASON COUNTY, W.Va. — A Cabell County man has been arrested after he allegedly live streamed a police chase that spanned across two counties. Justin Bo Coyle, 39, of Barboursville, was arrested Friday in Mason County after leading police on a chase that began in Barboursville. Coyle allegedly crossed into Mason County traveling 120 mph…
Two elementary schools in Nicholas County face consolidation
NICHOLAS COUNTY, W.Va.—— Last Week the Nicholas County Board of Education proposed to close and consolidate Zela and Birch River Elementary Schools. If the school board votes to consolidate students from both schools would start going to Summersville Elementary School beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Board President Chip Perrine says that like other counties,…
Man in the hospital after being struck by train
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va.—–According to emergency personnel, a man is in the hospital after being struck by a train in Kanawha County Monday. The accident happened in St. Albans near the Adams Avenue and Walnut Street intersection. The extent of the man’s injuries is not known at this time.
Rusnak explains superseding indictment in child abuse case
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha County Prosecutor Debra Rusnak says an ongoing investigation into a high-profile child abuse case has resulted in additional charges. Debra Rusnak A Kanawha County grand jury handed up a 20-count superseding indictment last week against Jeanne Kay Whitefeather, 62, and Donald Ray Lantz, 62. “As we investigate cases it is not…
St. Alban’s city council to vote on WV American Water proposal to buy water and sewer plants
ST. ALBANS, W.Va.– St. Albans Mayor Scott James says that the $30 million proposal made by West Virginia American Water Company last week to buy the city’s water and sewer plants, will now go to the city’s council for a vote after the MUC Board voted to not accept it. “We felt that the proposal…
Superseding indictment in Sissonville shed case
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha County woman and her husband face 20 charges in a new indictment for the alleged mistreatment of their adopted children. Jeanne Whitefeather (WVRJA) A Kanawha County grand jury returned the superseding indictment Friday against Jeanne Whitefeather and Donald Lantz. The couple was arrested when their adopted teenagers were found locked…
Judge grants bond modifications and competency evaluation in the case of Boone County teen starvation death
MADISON, W.Va. — A judge is modifying the terms of a grandmother’s bond agreement and ordering a competency evaluation for the mother who are both charged in the death of a 14-year-old Boone County girl after she was found emaciated in their Morrisvale home in April. Donna Stone, 76, of Morrisvale was indicted in September…
PEIA Finance Board concludes spirited public meetings regarding increases in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Roughly 100 people flocked to the state Culture Center Thursday evening to attend the PEIA Finance Board’s final public meeting regarding proposed increases. Nearly 30 educators, state workers and retirees under the agency addressed the board and posed their concerns and how the increases will affect their lives and careers moving forward.…
Cross Lanes man sentenced to 25 years in prison for robbery
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha County man was sentenced Thursday to 25 years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release for robbery, discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence and being a felon in possession of a firearm. A federal jury convicted Camri Calrissian White, 26, of Cross Lanes…
Charleston woman pleads guilty to aiding and abetting the sale and offer of unregistered securities
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—- A Charleston woman pleaded guilty Thursday to aiding and abetting the sale and offer of unregistered securities. According to court documents and statements made in court, Deanna L. Drumm, 60, became vice president of operations for Bear Industries LLC, a West Virginia company solely owned and operated by her son Theodore Miller, in…
St. Albans woman sentenced to five years federal probation for COVID-19 fund scheme
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—- A St. Albans woman was sentenced to five years of federal probation and ordered to pay a $25,830 receipt of stolen money. According to court documents, Jessica Nutter, 39, admitted to a scheme to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program of $20,830 in COVID-19 relief loans that were guaranteed by the Small Business Administration…
Snow system moving through the Mountain State until this weekend
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — While winter itself hasn’t made its way in yet, the winter-like weather certainly has. National Weather Service Meteorologist in Charleston Simone Lewis said on MetroNews Talkline Thursday that West Virginians will see a low pressure system from the Great Lakes region move across the Mountain State over the next few days. Lewis…
Charges filed in South Charleston crash
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Police have charged a driver with DUI causing death in connection with a fatal crash that took place Wednesday on Corridor G in South Charleston. Alva Paul Jones, 45, was arraigned Thursday on charges of DUI causing death, DUI causing injury and possession with intent to deliver drugs. It’s alleged Jones…
Drive-thru turkey drop underway at WVRC Media in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For the second year now, a group of Charleston radio stations are coming together to deliver the most expensive component of the holiday dinner table to families in need. The Thursday before Thanksgiving, 107.3 The Beat, 96.1 KWS, V100 and 98.7 The Mountain teamed up with the local nonprofit Mountain Mission to…
West Virginia American Water and City of Nitro in agreement for sale of Nitro wastewater system
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia American Water Company will purchase the Nitro Regional Wastewater Utility for $20 million. West Virginia American signed an agreement with the City of Nitro Wednesday and the agreement has been sent to the Public Service Commission of West Virginia. Nitro City Council voted to sell the nearly 100-year-old utility to…
Putnam County Commissioner Steve Deweese’s misappropriated funds as sheriff came from agreement with a sponsored calendar company
PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. — A special prosecutor said the money in question in the case of Putnam County Commissioner Steve Deweese was tied to a sponsored calendar which the Sheriff’s Department agreed to be part of each year. Deweese was named in an information filed this week in Putnam County Circuit Court by Wayne County…
Cyclist suffers critical injuries after being hit by vehicle in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A cyclist was taken to the hospital Wednesday after being stuck by a vehicle in Charleston. According to the Charleston Police Department, the cyclist was struck at the intersection of Quarrier Street and Summers Street around 3 o’clock Wednesday afternoon. The vehicle that struck the cyclist stayed at the scene. The cyclist…
Appalachian Power makes progress on outages
Update 3:30 a.m. Thursday Appalachian Power Company reporting 2,792 customers without power. Mon Power reporting 3,392 customers without service CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Nearly 14,000 Appalachian Power customers are without power due to Wednesday afternoon’s heavy rain paired with strong wind gusts. West Virginia’s two biggest cities, Charleston and Huntington, are the most affected areas, as…
Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin named 2nd VP for the National League of Cities, Women in Municipal Government
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—- The National League of Cities Women in Municipal Government Board of Directors announced that Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin as the 2nd Vice President for the group, Goodwin has been an active member of the NLC since becoming Mayor in 2019 and a member of the WIMG since 2020. As of right now, Goodwin…
House remodeled and dedicated to Charleston family
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—- Despite the rain, joy could be felt as community members and Appalachia Service Project workers came together Wednesday to dedicate a newly remodeled home to Deanna McKinney. ASP is dedicated to providing families with high-quality home repairs and improvements. And the Charleston Land Reuse Agency was created in 2019, where they promote the…
Elementary school students see sneak peak of circus before it hits Charleston for two weeks
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Elementary school students in Charleston are getting a taste of “The Greatest Show on Earth” for the first time following a nearly decade-long hiatus of the circus in the Capitol City. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus came to Elk Center Elementary School Wednesday for a special interactive show. The students…
Corridor G crash claims life
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — One person is dead and another person is in custody following a multi-vehicle crash Wednesday morning on U.S. Route 119 in South Charleston. The wreck at the intersection of Corridor G (Route 119) and Brounland Road involved three cars and a pick-up truck, It happened at around 10:30 a.m. South Charleston police…
Charleston City Council Ordinance and Rules Committee beginning discussion on panhandling ordinance
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The City of Charleston is beginning the discussion process for a potential ordinance to limit driver and pedestrian interactions. Discussion began on Monday night when the Charleston City Council Ordinance and Rules Committee brought up a draft bill. The bill mirrors the City of Wheeling’s recent ordinance, which prohibits the interaction between…
Putnam County man sentenced to federal probation after fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 and unemployment benefits
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Putnam County man has been sentenced for fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funds and unemployment benefits. Gary Lomax, 62, of Hurricane, was sentenced to five years of federal probation Tuesday, as well as four months of home detention for the theft of public money, property or records. In March 2020, Lomax was…
Huntington man arrested after robbing pharmacy
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A man has been arrested for robbing a Huntington pharmacy. Huntington Police arrested Norman Ratliff, 68, of Huntington, after he allegedly robbed the 29th Street and 5th Avenue CVS. At around 3:45 Tuesday afternoon, a CVS employee called 911 and said Ratlif demanded money and made threats to shoot the employee if…
Putnam County Commissioner and former sheriff Steve Deweese resigns after investigation for misappropriated funds as sheriff
PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. — Putnam County Commissioner and former sheriff Steve Deweese has stepped down from his role after an investigation surrounding misappraised funds while he was the county’s sheriff. Deweese, who was elected to a six-year term in November 2022, has entered an information plea on a misdemeanor charge of fraudulent schemes, according to…
WVSU hosts groundbreaking ceremony for $50 million agriculture lab
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — After being the only land-grant higher education institution in the entire country lacking an agriculture research laboratory, that is all changing now on the campus of West Virginia State University. A groundbreaking ceremony for the new $50 million agriculture lab was held at WVSU Tuesday. WVSU President Ericke Cage was joined Tuesday…
Nitro celebrates completion of two bridges and I-64 widening
NITRO, W.Va. — The largest Roads to Prosperity project that saw six miles of interstate widening and the construction of two bridges over the Kanawha River is complete. The project on Interstate 64 between Nitro and Scott Depot and was part of Gov. Jim Justice’s $2.8 billion Road to Prosperity program. Justice, along with state…
Small, single-engine plane crashes in Huntington
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A single-engine plane crash crashed in Huntington late Monday afternoon. The crash was reported at around 4:30 p.m. on private property behind Rubberlite Inc. near Guyan Avenue close to the Ohio River. One person, the pilot, was in the small plane and walked away without reported injuries. The cause of the crash…
Nearly 30 school districts seek funding from School Building Authority before year’s end
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With nearly 30 counties requesting specific amounts of the remaining $54 million the School Building Authority has to give this year, and about five of them needing to build a brand new school, SBA Executive Director Andy Neptune says they will have a lot to sort through. The SBA is hearing presentations…
Purple Heart medal found on CSX train tracks to be displayed or returned to its owners’ family
PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va.—– Delegate Kathie Hess-Crouse says that efforts are being made to either return the Purple Heart that was found on CSX train tracks in Putnam County to the family of its owner or to have it displayed to honor the sacrifices that the owner made. The medal was awarded to Private First Class…
Law enforcement, mental health experts reflect on progress being made in fighting the state’s drug crisis
DUNBAR, W.Va. — Over the past few years, new developments into the nature of substance use and West Virginias’ ongoing opioid epidemic has prompted novel and proven effective ways on how we respond. More than ever before, it’s being recognized that response to the opioid crisis goes beyond just the need for law enforcement, but…
Democratic Delegates Kayla Young and Hollis Lewis re-elected
CHARLESTON, W.Va— Democratic Delegates Kayla Young and Hollis Lewis were among the few democrats who were re-elected in the November fifth election last week. Young was first elected to the House in November of 2022 and Lewis was first elected in November 2023. Young was able to win 51.9% of the votes over her opponent…
Belle woman in jail on DUI with death charge
WITCHER CREEK, W.Va. — A woman is dead and the alleged hit and run driver in custody after a collision Friday evening in eastern Kanawha County. Deputies said Becky Lynn Martin, 42, of Belle, was struck at around 6 p.m. as she walked along Witcher Creek Road. A 41-year-old man walking with her was not…
RHL Boulevard connector from Jefferson Road now open in Charleston
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The RHL Boulevard connector from Jefferson Road has officially re-opened, marking progress in the ongoing Jefferson Road widening project. The 420- foot bridge and connector road now features traffic signals that allow left turns between Jefferson Road and RHL Boulevard, helping ease congestion just in time for the holiday season. This…
Retiring Brigadier General of the West Virginia Army National Guard is celebrated
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The first female to become a general officer for the West Virginia Army National Guard in the history of the Mountain State is now saying goodbye after 30 years of service. A retirement ceremony was held for Brigadier General Michaelle Munger at the state Culture Center Friday where National Guard and Army…
Change of venue motion denied in Boone County child starvation case
MADISON, W.Va. — A Boone County circuit judge has denied a change of venue request from the mother charged in the death of her teenage daughter. Julie Miller (WVRJA) Julie Miller and her parents of Morrisvale are charged with killing 14-year-old Kyneddi Miller by allegedly not caring for her. The teenager was found on the…
Hurricane woman indicted in baby daughter’s death
WINFIELD, W.Va. — A Putnam County woman has been indicted on multiple charges in the June death of her 16-day-old daughter. Brooke Kessler (WVRJA) A Putnam County grand jury has indicted Brooke Kessler, 33, of Hurricane on six criminal counts. State police said following Kessler’s June arrest that the baby had suffered six broken ribs,…
Light the Night Christmas light display returns to Charleston’s GoMart Ballpark for the holidays
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Salango Law Light the Night event at GoMart Ballpark is expected to be even brighter this year with the addition of 500,000 more lights. The Charleston Dirty Birds announced the return of the popular Light the Night that starts Friday and will last until January 1. After holding the inaugural event…
Capito bringing statewide opioid summit to Dunbar
DUNBAR, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito will host the West Virginia Opioid Summit in Dunbar as an effort to combat the Mountain State’s drug crisis. The summit, which will be held at the West Virginia State Police Professional Development Center in Dunbar Friday morning, will consist of three panels focusing on recovery, research…