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Mason County Development Authority Board reforms

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The Mason County Development Authority Board held it’s first meeting on Friday after it was disbanded and reformed following an investigation that was launched by the West Virginia State Police. Eyewitness News reported the new board is made up of both new and old members, consisting of 18 people total.The investigation centers around the possible … Read more

Humane Officers seeking person who left dead kittens at store front

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Humane officers are on the lookout for an individual who is suspected of animal cruelty, police said. Charleston Police Departments shared a Facebook post asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the person of interest in an investigation involving kittens from November 2024.Humane officers said that the suspect left two kittens that had died of … Read more

Arrest made and warrants issued for alleged gun crimes

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Deputies have made an arrest and issued warrants for alleged gun crimes following an investigation into an accidental shooting that occurred last month in Kanawha County. James Wesley Brogan, 32, has been charged with wanton endangerment and being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to a news release from the Kanawha County Sheriff’s … Read more

98th street in 700 block collapses

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A street in Kanawha County has been closed following its collapse Thursday evening, officials said. The collapse occurred along the 700 block of 98th Street in Marmet causing the road to close around the site, according to a post from the Town of Marmet. Officials have advised residents who need to access 98th Street to … Read more

Gov Morrisey urges law enforcement to follow executive immigration orders

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The governor of West Virginia announced Thursday he has issued an executive order directing law enforcement agencies across the state to cooperate with federal officials in addressing illegal immigration issues. Gov. Patrick Morrisey said during an announcement Thursday he has also sent letters to law enforcement agencies across the state urging them to follow the … Read more

Man killed in early morning Friday crash

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A man was killed in a crash Friday morning in Kanawha County, troopers said. Jacob Jones, 32, was driving north on Route 94 about 7:30 a.m. when troopers said he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into an oncoming vehicle, according to a news release from West Virginia State Police. He died at the … Read more

New coffee partnership will support Marshall University student athletes

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Marshall University has teamed up with a coffee company to release a line of signature blends to benefit the Thunder Trust, its name, image and likeness collective. The partnership between Marshall and Banner Year Coffee Company will include light, medium, and dark blends, according to a post from Marshall Athletics. The fund supports student athletes.

Fayette County woman awaits sentencing in drug case

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A Fayette County woman pleaded guilty to charges after she sold fentanyl to an informant. Kayla Dent of Mount Hope was charged with distribution after she sold 1.5 grams of fentanyl to a confidential informant for $140 at her home, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of West Virginia. Prosecutors said that Dent … Read more