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The owner of a popular Putnam County restaurant pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges in a four-count indictment, including sexual assault and abduction. Achraf A. Assi, who goes by Osh, pleaded not guilty on charges of second-degree sexual assault, first-degree sexual abuse, abduction and unlawful restraint. His pre-trial was set for May 31, with the … Continue Reading Hurricane restaurant owner enters plea in a sexual assault case

Three new stores are set to open at the Ashland Town Center this spring. The mall is set to add two clothing stores and a beverage company during March and April, according to a news release from the town center. Versona, an apparel, jewelry and accessories brand with a “unique approach to fashion,” and Blossom … Continue Reading Ashland Town Center is opening three new stores this spring

Scammers have been calling residents spoofing numbers from the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office and demanding payment to avoid being arrested. The sheriff’s office said in a news release that the callers claim residents have outstanding warrants for their arrest. Bonds and fines are always paid in courts. The sheriff’s office said deputies sometimes will advise … Continue Reading Familiar scam resurfaces in Kanawha County

The trial for a man charged in connection to the murder of a woman whose body was found in a Sissonville well was continued Monday. Michael Smith’s trial was set to begin Monday, but has been pushed back because the state’s medical examiner was unavailable for the trial. Smith, as well as Virginia Smith, were … Continue Reading Sissonville man’s trial is delayed until July

State Treasurer Riley Moore confirmed the West Virginia Board of Treasury Investments, which manages the $10 billion Consolidated Fund of short-term investments for the state and local governments, has no exposure to Silicon Valley Bank or other recently failed banks. Treasurer Moore said the Board of Treasury Investments and his Office are closely monitoring the … Continue Reading California bank failures aren’t expected to impact West Virginia state business

Two mothers and their daughters from Huntington were coming home from a cheer competition in Cincinnati, Ohio when an accident happened and left them all hospitalized. They were stopped at a red light when someone hit them from behind as they were going 60 mph. Everyone is recovering, but they have a long road ahead … Continue Reading A GoFundMe has been set up for two Huntington mothers and their daughters injured in a car accident

The trials for two former Holz Elementary teacher’s aides, who worked alongside a teacher now spending 10 years in jail for abusing special needs students, have been continued. Lori Gibson and Lisa Perdue trials have been continued because of Gibson’s attorney’s health situation. Perdue’s attorney wanted a continuance to keep the cases together. Gibson is … Continue Reading Former Holz Elementary teacher’s aides have trials delayed until this summer

Transportation officials report a tree trimming project will temporarily close the Greenbrier Street offramp of Interstate 64 in Charleston. Exit No. 99 is closed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, according to a news release from the West Virginia Department of Transportation. Northbound traffic wishing to access Greenbrier Street may use the Kanawha Boulevard … Continue Reading Interstate 64 ramp is closed for a tree trimming project

The superintendent of West Virginia State Police has resigned amid allegations and an investigation into wrongdoing within the agency. Jan Cahill resigned from the position Monday, according to a news release from West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s Office. The resignation comes after allegations into the State Police ranging from the misuse of federal and state … Continue Reading West Virginia State Police leader steps down as the investigation into the agency continues

West Virginia is among the most affordable places to live, according to a study by Consumer Affairs. The study looked at factors including housing, taxes, groceries, and healthcare. West Virginia ranks just below North Dakota, the state in the #1 spot for housing, with the lowest median prices for homebuying and renting. West Virginians spend … Continue Reading West Virginia is among the best states for affordability