News Staff Governor Justice appointed Joshua Booth of Kenova to fill the 19th District seat that was left vacant when former Delegate Derrick Evans resigned after his involvement in riots at the U.S. Capitol. Booth was not on the original list sent to the governor by the Wayne County GOP. The county GOP is challenging the process … Read more
A legislative audit shows the state Economic Development Authority lost 24-million-dollars in a taxpayer-funded venture capital program and failed to maintain adequate accounting documentation. New state Treasurer Riley Moore is proposing measures to increase oversight and accountability.
Delta, United, and American Airlines will continue flying out of Yeager Airport. The airport agreed to a two-year extension with the major carriers. The operating agreements were set to expire in June.
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a six state coalition that sent a letter to President Biden encouraging him to be mindful of state’ rights and avoid federal overreach. The letter says the attorneys general have a responsibility to challenge the administration’s actions in court if they put jobs and civil liberties at … Read more
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and federal authorities are looking into threatening letters that were sent to several residents. The letter is laced with profanity and threatens Trump supporters who displayed flags or signs in front of their homes.
Slippery Roads may slow down your commute this morning…With temperatures only getting into the 30s today and dipping into the teens tonight, city officials will open the Salvation Army warming center again tonight.
A COVID-19 vaccination clinic will happen tomorrow in Kanawha County for those 65 and over who signed up through the state’s virus vaccination registration system. The clinic will run from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department said those with appointments will be contacted with their … Read more
The Marshall men’s basketball home series with FAU that had been scheduled for Friday Jan. 29 and Saturday Jan. 30 has been postponed over COVID contact tracing within the FAU program. Both programs are working with the Conference USA league office to reschedule the games. Marshall is scheduled to play again Feb. 5 and Feb. … Read more
West Virginia would typically be at the height of flu season right now, but this year, the numbers tell a different story. WCHS TV reported the precautions people have taken for COVID-19 have been a key factor in keeping flu spread to a minimum. Based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s interactive flu … Read more
A Charleston home for women in recovery reached a milestone this week. Rea of Hope teaches abstinence, helps people how to live without drugs and alcohol, and gives them a place to go for support. The sober living program has become the first program in the state to receive the West Virginia Alliance of Recovery … Read more