West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed the budget legislation for the coming fiscal year Thursday night with several line-item vetoes. Morrisey said in a news release that the budget, which was passed during the 2025 legislative session, provides the state flexibility as it faces some expected funding uncertainties. “When I took office, I inherited a … Read more
A two-day Festival of Glass celebration is set for the beginning of May at Blenko Glass in Milton. The annual event, which celebrates the work done at the historic company as well as Appalachian arts in general, is scheduled for Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3, according to a news release from Blenko. On … Read more
Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Friday the appointment of a new director of the Public Employees Insurance Agency, Brent Wolfingbarger was appointed to the role of PEIA director as the program has faced ongoing issues, specifically years of premium and deductible increases.In the most recent legislative session, lawmakers attempted to address issues with the program, including … Read more
A woman serving time for a Huntington murder and suspected in a 2004 prom night quadruple murder will remain in prison for now. Cherelythia “Bunny” Holmes, who had previously been scheduled for parole earlier this month, saw her release delayed and then denied Friday following an apparent parole miscalculation. Holmes, had been serving a life … Read more
A large brushfire in Kanawha County Friday night caused a power outage a left many people unable to reach their homes. The blaze was reported along a hillside near The Ridges neighborhood along the 300 block of Wills Drive in South Charleston.According to the Appalachian Power outage map, 248 people are without power in the … Read more
For as long as Rand residents can remember, anytime it rains there is a very real possibility their homes and property will be damaged by flood water that had no where to go. But with the help of the West Virginia Department of Transportation and Division of Highways construction has started that is aimed to … Read more
A woman was arrested following a child neglect investigation in Mercer County that lasted more than a year, Accounting to court records. Ashley Smith, 30, was charged with concealment of a minor and child neglect resulting in injury after a Child Protective Services case was opened in April 2023 and lasted until July 2024 due … Read more
A dedication ceremony was held this week for a mural honoring Hershel “Woody” Williams. The 60-foot wide mural is located at the Huntington Mall in Barboursville. An artist with Huntington Mall’s parent company, Cafaro Company created the mural, which stands eight feet tall. Williams was a hero World War II, earning the Congressional Medal of … Read more
Event organizers have released maps outlining the routes for the upcoming USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships. The event will return to Charleston May 20-26 after making a multi-million dollar impact in 2024. On May 19, a 4.8-mile paracycling road race will begin and end at Haddad Riverfront Park, moving through downtown and along Kanawha … Read more
Troopers identified the West Virginia Parkways Authority worker who was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer Monday in Kanawha County. 23-year old James Harper of Beckley was working on filling a pothole in the pavement when he was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer. The driver of the vehicle, 28-year old Anvar Sabirov of Rego … Read more