News Staff Deputies have released the name of the person killed in an accident Tuesday on U.S. 35 near state Route 2 in the Point Pleasant area. A tractor-trailer went off the bridge and exploded near the 3 mile intersection, and the Mason County Sheriff’s Office said the truck’s operator, Yasin Bey of Baskerville, Virginia was killed. … Read more
The annual Winter Blues Farmer’s Market event is set to return to the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center later this month. The market is scheduled to run at the convention center on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 1 to 5 p.m. with more than 50 local food producers. The market runs in conjunction with the West … Read more
Gordmans will have grand opening celebrations March 3 at nine locations in West Virginia. Festivities kick off at 9 a.m. with ribbon cuttings, followed by a $1,000 donation to a local high school in each new store location, according to a news release from the company. The apparel and home décor retailer will open locations … Read more
A Beckley woman has been charged after police said a man was stabbed in his back. Angelina England was arrested Tuesday afternoon and charged with one count of malicious wounding, according to the Beckley Police Department’s Facebook page. Police responded to a stabbing at 115 Clyde Street Monday and found a 38-year-old man with a … Read more
Librarians are asking legislators for ten-million-dollars to repair and upgrade libraries in the state. The money would be used to repair buildings, buy more books, and strengthen internet service. The funding needs to be approved by the Senate Finance committee.
The West Virginia Senate passed the “Tim Tebow Act” that allows home schooled students to participate in public school athletics. The bill now goes to the House, and Governor Justice says he will sign the bill if it reaches his desk.
Huntington City Council member Alec Vence is resigning. Vence says the resignation stems from demands on his personal and business life, including a second child. The City Clerk’s Office will begin receiving applications for his seat today.
We are in a lull, but the rain will return this afternoon, and we could get another inch of rain after midnight. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for tonight through tomorrow morning. The Coal River and Kanawha River are rising which is causing high water in low spots like Branch Drive.
Former Nitro municipal clerk, 61-year-old Robin Smith, has pleaded guilty to embezzling at least 70-thousand-dollars from the city. Investigators found thousands of dollars in cash hidden in her office, and uncashed checks dating back to 2001. Smith faces up to ten years in prison.
A fire that destroyed one of the oldest buildings in downtown Williamson may have been intentionally set. Firefighters were able to contain a fire early Monday morning, but later a second fire started in an elevator shaft and burned down the building. State fire marshals are still investigating.