News Staff The state high school basketball tournaments are canceled and there is a travel ban on state employees. Governor Justice says West Virginians should start taking precautions to slow any spread of the corona virus.
West Virginia State University held a memorial and wreath-laying ceremony for alum and pioneering NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson. She was best known for her work with NASA, and was featured in the movie “Hidden Figures.” The Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient passed away last month at the age of 101.
Two Parkersburg firefighters were hurt fighting an abandoned house fire on Latrobe Street. One firefighter twisted an ankle retreating from the fire, and the other firefighter suffered second degree burns to his shoulders.
Mercer County deputies are looking for a person of interest in a double murder case. Nineteen-year-old Kenneth Adkins is wanted in connection to the deaths of two men is Lashmeet. Investigators say the shooting may have been gang or drug related.
Governor Justice signed legislation creating a sovereign fund designed to attract investment projects to West Virginia. The fund will use money from corporations, and private investors to bring economic investment to the state.
The Kanawha County’s clerk is encouraging eligible voters to take advantage of the absentee ballot voting option as communities prepare for a possible outbreak of the coronavirus. County Clerk Vera McCormick said her office is currently receiving requests for absentee ballot applications and will start mailing them April 27 through May 6. McCormick also said … Read more
Anyone interested in applying to become a West Virginia Natural Resources police officer can take a physical agility test and written exam next month. It’s April 3 or 4 at the South Charleston Community Center. The written exam will be given after the physical test. Interviews for successful applicants will be held April 14 to … Read more
A major announcement is expected this afternoon about Fairmont Regional Medical Center, which is scheduled for closure. In February, ALECTO Healthcare Services, sent 60-day layoff notices to 600 physicians, nurses and employees who work at Fairmont Regional Medical Center. Gov. Jim Justice has visited the center and said he would try to save the hospital. … Read more
A man convicted of killing a Putnam County sheriff’s deputy in 1989 has died in prison. 61-year old Robert Gray was an inmate at Mount Olive in Fayette County, and was pronounced dead of natural causes early Wednesday morning. Gray was sentenced to life in prison in 1990 and was denied parole multiple times. He … Read more
The state Attorney Generals office is sending out a warning about a phone scam involving SNAP benefits. The caller claims that benefits will be stopped and solicit personal information. DHHR says they only send officially notices through the mail.