News Staff School employees in Cabell County are getting a pay hike. The Cabell County Board of Education approved a recommendation from Superintendent Ryan Saxe that district workers get a bump in pay starting July 1. The school system said the raise is a 3.26% increase based on the starting teacher salary for a bachelor’s degree with … Read more
Money to put or keep officers in schools is up in the air after Monday night’s Charleston City Council meeting. WCHS TV reported many council members want the discussion to go to the Public Safety Committee before a decision is made. Some are asking for clarification on a grant that would pay for a portion … Read more
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office had a little extra help Wednesday from a 7-year-old fittingly named Jaxon. Jaxon Wilkinson won a contest at his school to be a deputy for a day. He said he watches Walker, Texas Ranger and wanted to experience what it feels like to arrest bad guys. Jaxon’s day on duty … Read more
Free drive-in movies will be making a return this summer to the capital city. The city of Charleston announced it will host three drive-in movies – one each in June, July and August – in the parking lot of Big Lots on Patrick Street Plaza. Mayor Goodwin said after major success hosting drive-in movies last … Read more
The annual Charleston Boulevard Rod Run & Doo Wop is officially returning in 2021. Organizers said the event is scheduled for Oct. 7-9. The festivities will begin with the traditional evening cruise-in on Oct. 6. The number of registered vehicles for the event will be capped at 500 and registration will only be open ahead … Read more
The City of Charleston and Fix Charleston have partnered to host free rabies clinics for Charleston dogs and cats. The next one is coming up Thursday, June 17 at Patrick Street Plaza, 1701 4th Ave., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 100 rabies shots will be available and if all shots are allotted before the … Read more
A public library was honored as one of six libraries and museums nationwide that made great contributions to their communities. Cabell County Public Library in Huntington received the 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin said he nominated the library for the award for its service to the community during … Read more
Flags at the Kanawha County Courthouse Complex are being flown at half-staff again today and a black drape is over the W. Kent Carper Justice and Public Safety Complex in honor of the county’s court administrator who passed away. Beverly Selby had served as court administrator since March 2016. Before serving as court administrator, she … Read more
The City of Charleston and Highland Hospital have partnered to host a Mental Health Awareness Walk and Cookout on Saturday, May 29. The walk will begin 9:30 a.m. at the parking lot across from Appalachian Power Park at the corner of Morris Street and Smith Street and go from Morris Street to Quarrier Street to … Read more
The Coordinated Addiction Response Effort (CARE) Office gave a presentation to Charleston City Council this week about their work over the past eighteen months. CARE Director Emily Hanna said 13 people went into treatment in April and all 13 were reunited with loved ones as part of the Family Reunification Program. Sixty-give people were helped … Read more