News Staff Illness has closed Greenbrier County Schools and that will remain the case the rest of the week. Superintendent Jeff Bryant said flu-related absences are increasing. Although schools are closed, students will be expected to complete their “Reimagined Time Day” packets from home on those days and will be able to email their teachers. Crews are … Read more
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch through Friday morning for counties including Kanawha, Mingo, Logan, Boone, Clay, McDowell, Wyoming, Raleigh, Fayette and Nicholas. Moderate to heavy rain could cause localized flooding when combined with wet ground from previous rain. Minor flooding is possible for low lying area, creeks and streams.
The Senate Education Committee passed a bill that would allow kids who are home schooled to play sports at public schools. The “Tim Tebow Bill,” would allow students to play high school sports if they meet ACT requirements, get a physical exam, and have their immunizations up to date.
The West Virginia Student Religious Liberties Act passed through the House Education Committee, and will head to the full House for consideration. The bill would protect a student’s right to express religious freedom.
The City of Dunbar is considering a proposal to allow medical marijuana dispensaries. The city has been approached by three companies interested in coming to Dunbar. The city could collect as much as 100-thousand-dollars in tax revenue.
The West Virginia Secretary of State’s office says the state’s voting app is secure. West Virginia allows overseas military personnel to vote with a cell phone app, and it’s being expanded to people with disabilities. Officials say there are safeguards in place, and the system is completely different than the one that failed during Monday … Read more
Charleston Police Chief Opie Smith is expected to announce his retirement. Mayor Amy Goodwin has scheduled a news conference for later today. Smith has been an officer for over twenty-years, and has served as chief for just over a year.
Juan Chic was sentenced to life without parole for a fatal shooting in Institute. Chic was found guilty of shooting and killing Andre Leonard in 2018.
Jeffery Havis pleaded guilty to attempted unlawful wounding for smashing glasses and plates on a table outside the Tidewater Grill last summer. Havis is homeless, and became violent when two women sitting on the patio wouldn’t give him money. He faces up to three years in prison.
A Barbour County man is accused of firing shots at officers and barricading himself inside a Philippi home. Forty-year-old Brianna Watson is charged with attempted murder of a police officer. Police were able to enter the house after an hour’s long standoff and take Watson into Custody. None of the officers were hurt. Watson suffered … Read more