A West Virginia man has been charged with two counts of murder after a couple was found dead in a Clay County home. Michael Wayne Adkins of Duck is accused of fatally shooting Richard Bishop and Brenda Dennis at a home in the 6000 block of Big Otter Highway in the Ivydale area Thursday, according … Read more
The Cabell County Planning Commission has released a survey that will shape the next 10 years of development trends. The survey consists of eight sections: General Community Vision; Infrastructure and Transportation; Housing and Development; Economic Development; Environmental and Natural Resources; Quality of Life Public Participation; and Resident or Worker Status. Residents may access the survey … Read more
The two individuals suspected of stealing from an elderly man while attempting to scam elderly people in Putnam County have been identified. Eyewitness News said police sought the public’s help after a man and woman attempted were going around the Walmart in Hurricane asking elderly people for money. According to a post Hurricane Police Department, … Read more
Two people face charges in connection to the United Bank robbery that occurred in West Logan Thursday morning. Brian Corbett of South Charleston and Charlena Wilburn of Danville were both charged with felony accessory and could face further felony charges if investigators determined they were directly involved in the robbery, according to criminal complaints filed … Read more
The historic Mountaineer Hotel in Williamson is planning to reopen later this year. The hotel closed after struggling to recover from the pandemic, but it has partnered with the Choice Hotels group and plans to open again in December. The Mountaineer Hotel is Williamson’s only lodging option outside of Airbnbs.
The University of Charleston announced plans to host a marathon next year. The 26.2 mile race will be held in April 2026 and move through Downtown Charleston, the Elk City district, Kanawha City and the UC campus. A news release said University of Charleston Honors College students will handle the planning, promoting and execution of … Read more
For the fourth time in four seasons, West Virginia University will have a different head men’s basketball coach. From Bob Huggins to Josh Eilert to Darian DeVries, now comes Ross Hodge, who director of athletics Wren Baker knows from his days at North Texas. “He’s a really great person, a really great coach, a tremendous … Read more
Kanawha County is looking for a long term solution for ongoing flooding mitigation. Flooding from blocked culverts or streams has been the big contributor to flooding homes across Kanawha County and some said it’s only gotten worse. Each time it rains, people say they’re scared they’ll have more water to clean out of their homes. … Read more
A semi-truck crash in Raleigh County Friday afternoon blocked an exit along Interstate 64, first responders said. The incident occurred on Exit 124 to Eisenhower Drive. According to a post from the Beaver Volunteer Fire Department, the truck overturned, completely blocking the roadway. There is no current information on possible injuries and was exit shut … Read more
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., held a virtual briefing Thursday with much of the conversation centered around recent layoffs at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in Morgantown. Capito said “I wanted to express that I am extremely concerned about this This is impacting and will impact not only the folks that … Read more