Categorized as: Uncategorized 3 Suspects arrested in St. Albans robbery Three people are under arrest in connection to a robbery at a St. Albans Family Dollar store last. They were arrested after a traffic stop when police found items related to the robbery in their vehicle. All three are charged with armed robbery.
Categorized as: Uncategorized 40 New coronavirus cases in WV There are over forty new cases of coronavirus in West Virginia, bringing the total to 324 positive cases statewide, and three people have died. The number of cases in Kanawha County is up to 63. Governor Justice issued a new executive order for six West Virginia counties. Kanawha, Monongalia, and Harrison counties are now under … Continue Reading 40 New coronavirus cases in WV
Categorized as: Uncategorized Walmart Adds Customer Limits Walmart has joined Target in announcing it would also begin limiting the number of customers that are in its store at one time. Walmart will allow no more than five customers per 1,000 square feet of the store at a given time to better follow social distancing guidelines. Workers will start a queue at a … Continue Reading Walmart Adds Customer Limits
Categorized as: Uncategorized YWCA Race to Continue Virtually The coronavirus pandemic isn’t going to stop an annual race in the Charleston’s West Side. Organizers say the 4th annual YWCA Race To End Racism was originally scheduled for April 25, but will now be held virtually between the dates of April 11 and April 25. Those who sign up can get out and exercise … Continue Reading YWCA Race to Continue Virtually
Categorized as: Uncategorized National Guard to Man Phones for Unemployment Claims Governor Jim Justice said he’s directing additional resources to Workforce WV to help with the processing unemployment claims. Workforce WV is receiving an average of 7,000 claims per day, and starting today the Workforce call line will be operating 24/7 with help from the West Virginia National Guard. The state is going to employ Guard … Continue Reading National Guard to Man Phones for Unemployment Claims
Categorized as: Uncategorized More Strict Guidelines In Place for Three Counties Gov. Jim Justice announced Saturday night he is extending an executive order he issued for the Eastern Panhandle that implemented more stringent guidelines and restrictions amid the coronavirus to also include Kanawha, Monongalia and Harrison counties. Groups are limited to a maximum of five people, all employees should work from home to the maximum extent … Continue Reading More Strict Guidelines In Place for Three Counties
Categorized as: Uncategorized Sheriff’s Office Warns Quarantine Orders Should Be Obeyed The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department is warning those wtih mandatory quarantine orders to obey them. The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department issues the orders for those with a positive COVID-19 diagnosis along with those they may have infected. Sheriff Mike Rutherford said someone ordered to quarantine who fails to follow the instructions will face consequences. If you … Continue Reading Sheriff’s Office Warns Quarantine Orders Should Be Obeyed
Categorized as: Uncategorized Shuttered Bank Will Transfer Customers The First State Bank in Barboursville has closed. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation said The First State Bank closed Friday because capital levels were too low under federal and state law. The FDIC said all four branches of The First State Bank will reopen as branches of the Fairmont-based MVB Bank and those customers will … Continue Reading Shuttered Bank Will Transfer Customers
Categorized as: Uncategorized Resident at a Charleston Nursing Home Tests Positive for COVID-19 A patient at a Charleston nursing home has tested positive for the coronavirus. An individual at Eastbrook Center tested positive Sunday and was transferred to a local hospital. The family of the patient has been notified and the facility is working closely with health officials to follow protocols. Charleston Area Medical Center has agreed to … Continue Reading Resident at a Charleston Nursing Home Tests Positive for COVID-19
Categorized as: Uncategorized Big box stores limiting customers Walmart is limiting the number of customers that can be in their stores at one time. Starting today, no more than five people per one-thousand square feet will be allowed in the store, and workers will start a queue at a single entrance. Target has implemented a similar policy.