A woman faces prison time for continuing to collect pension funds after her father died

A Florida woman has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $300,000 in pension benefits meant for a deceased West Virginia public employee. Federal prosecutors say 71-year-old Semiha Nilgun Gencsoy of Fort Lauderdale admitted to collecting the money over several years after failing to report her father’s death in 2007. He had earned a pension as … Read more

Gravedigger didn’t notify anyone when he came across baby’s remains while doing his job

A disturbing discovery at a Cabell County cemeteryled to serious charges against Matthew Fortner, accused of exhuming and discarding a baby’s casket and remains at Baylous Cemetery in Salt Rock. The investigation began March 27, when someone decorating graves found the infant’s body on the ground and the casket thrown over a hillside. The baby’s … Read more

Matewan Massacre to be re-enacted this weekend

The Matewan Massacre happened in Mingo County 1920 and it will be re-enacted this Saturday. The battle broke out during attempts to unionize coal miners in Matewan and served as a precursor to the Battle of Blair Mountain. The Matewan Drama Group will perform the re-enactment at the 25th annual Matewan Heritage Day event. You … Read more

Kanawaha County bridge will be replaced sooner than expected

Highways officials are expediting the replacement of a Kanawha County bridge that has left residents with lengthy detours and safety concerns. Eyewitness News said the 20-foot bridge on Woodward Drive in North Charleston will be replaced after its closure on April 29 was prompted by a routine inspection. A news release from the West Virginia … Read more

West Virginia angler sets a new record

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources said a Lincoln County man has broken a fishing record. Jerry Porter from Harts broke the state’s black crappie weight record, weighing in at 3.6 lbs and measuring 17.7 inches. The previous record was held by Alum Creek resident Dwight Priestly, who caught a black crappie last year … Read more

VA based runner completes the Cocodona

A West Virginia-based runner finished a 250-mile foot race Wednesday in record time. Dan Green, a Marshall University cross country alum, finished the 2025 Cocodona 250 in 58 hours, 47 minutes and 29 seconds, more than an hour faster than the previous record. The 256.5-mile race started north of Phoenix, Ariz., and ended in downtown … Read more