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The Red Cross is in critical need of type-o blood. They have less than a three-day supply available for emergencies. You can donate today from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at CAMC Women & Children’s home.

A Sandyville man is under arrest after police found materials for making a pipe bomb, drugs, and a stolen gun and vehicle when they served a search warrant at his Greenhills Road home. Forty-three-year-old Robbie Wolfe is charged possession with intent to deliver meth. More charges are pending.

One man is under arrest, and police are looking for a second suspect in the burglary of a home on Edgewood Drive. Thirty-three-year-old Richard Greene is charged with daytime burglary. Some stolen property was recovered.

Several dozen people gathered around the mall entrance on Court Street for the honorary name change of Court Street to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way. The honorary name change comes after months of hearings, meetings, and ultimately, the compromise to add Dr. King’s name to Court Street rather than replace it.

The University of Charleston’s NCAA Division II championship-winning men’s soccer team made an appearance at the Charleston Town Center Mall to meet with fans on Sunday. Players met with fans, signed autographs and took photos in center court. T-shirts and mini soccer balls were also given away. The Golden Eagles beat California State University 2-0 … Read more

A graduate of Hurricane High School and WVU is launching a clothing line that spread positivity. Garrett DeFries earned his masters in Marketing and created “Postive Mind + Positive Vibes” clothing. The line launched about a month ago, and it’s gaining attention from superstar athletes like Jevon Carter of the Phoenix Suns. Garrett’s line of … Read more

The City of Charleston is opening up warming centers with the colder temperatures. The city is working with other organizations to open the centers for anyone who needs a place to escape the cold. There’s one in conjuction with the Salvation Army on Tennessee Ave on the city’s west side. That opend Sunday night and … Read more

A Charleston company with a new client site is offering dozens of new jobs. Ibex announced it’s hiring over one hundred workers right away, and added that it’s the largest number of job openings it has ever been able to offer. Ibex provides contact center services and outsourcing solutions for busineses in the technology industry. … Read more

West Virginia University is running a contest to find its biggest fan. The university’s website says the school is conducting an Ultimate Mountaineer Fan contest, where supporters have a chance to say why they believe they are the No. 1 cheerleader for the Mountaineers. The winner will receive a trip for two to the Sept. … Read more

The Kanawha County Board of Health approved an indoor vaping ordinance. The ban treats e-cigarettes like cigarettes, and prohibits them in public places like restaurants and stores. The Cabell-Huntington Board of Health will host a public hearing on a similar ordinance this week.