A Harrison County woman is facing multiple charges after deputies say dozens of animals were found neglected in her home, including several that had died. Bobbie Dillow has been charged with 19 counts of animal cruelty following a March 6 investigation by the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department. According to a criminal complaint, deputies assisting animal … Read more
A man accused in a deadly downtown Huntington shooting appeared in court Tuesday. 27-year old Kevante White of Akron, Ohio, faces two murder charges in the February deaths of Adrian Phillips and Derious Johnson. The hearing focused on a parole violation out of Franklin County, Ohio, where White agreed to return. Before any extradition, he … Read more
A West Virginia attorney who defrauded clients out of more than $700,000 is headed to federal prison. 62-year old Paul Harris of Wheeling, was sentenced to 97 months behind bars for fraud and money laundering, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia. Prosecutors say Harris diverted money from a … Read more
Food truck operators in Huntington can get a head start on the upcoming season with help from the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Cabell County Health Department. The City will host a Food Truck Inspection Event on April 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Joseph L. Williams Jr. Fire … Read more
BridgeValley Community and Technical College marked its 12th annual Founders Day recently. The college was established March 20, 2014, following the merger of Bridgemont Community and Technical College and Kanawha Valley Community and Technical College. Interim President Suzette Breeden says the college remains focused on meeting West Virginia’s workforce and education needs. BridgeValley serves about … Read more
The Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association is temporarily pausing dog and puppy intakes through April second after a spike in distemper cases, with more than a dozen dogs affected or exposed. The shelter will still take emergency cases while monitoring the situation. They say most recently adopted pets are likely safe, especially if vaccinated, but owners should … Read more
Former WVU and Ohio State administrator Gordon Gee will be deposed in a federal trial over what Ohio State University knew about sexual abuse by former team doctor Richard Strauss. A judge has ordered Gee to testify in a case brought by survivors, who say the university ignored or covered up abuse that spanned decades. … Read more
A Northern Kentucky family is turning down a $26 million offer to sell part of their farmland, saying they don’t want it turned into a data center . Ida Huddleston and her daughter say their 1,200-acre property near Maysville has been in the family for generations, and they’re committed to preserving it. The offer, believed … Read more
Avian influenza has been confirmed in a backyard flock in Kanawha County, according to state officials. The West Virginia Department of Agriculture says the highly pathogenic strain was identified after testing, and the property is now under quarantine to protect nearby flocks and the food supply. This marks the sixth case in backyard birds in … Read more
A bill headed to the governor would let West Virginia schools replace the traditional 180-day calendar with a requirement of 900 instructional hours. Supporters say the change would give counties more flexibility in structuring the school year and allow for options like adjusted schedules or even a four-day week. Some educators are concerned longer school … Read more