News Staff A fourth lawsuit has been filed against former Kanawha County deputy Cass Close, who was charged earlier this year with sexually assaulting an inmate. Attorney Jesse Forbes announced the new lawsuit, naming Close, the Kanawha County Commission, and another deputy as defendants. The suit accuses Close of sexually assaulting a female inmate at the Kanawha … Read more
A partial settlement has been filed in Hope Gas’s proposed rate increase case before the West Virginia Public Service Commission. The company originally sought a $79.6 million hike but is now requesting a $41.2 million increase — about 21 percent more in base rate revenues. If approved, the new rates would take effect February 25th, … Read more
A woman has been charged in a deadly hit-and-run investigation earlier this week. WCHS TV said 30-year old Marissa Russell of Milton has been charged with hit-and-run causing death following an incident on Tuesday in Mason County. West Virginia State Police said the accident happened in the 700 block of Wood School Road and 58-year … Read more
During this week’s update on food assistance amid the ongoing government shutdown and SNAP lapse, Governor Patrick Morrisey said the system they have now with the food banks and pantries and the National Guard is working. However, he said if the need outgrows what the state is providing, he is not afraid to call the … Read more
West Virginia State Parks are offering a major discount to honor military members and veterans this month. Veterans can use the code VET50 to get half off most cabin and lodge stays booked by November 30 for visits through March 16. The offer doesn’t apply to Stonewall Resort, Blackwater Falls, or Canaan Valley Resort, and … Read more
More than 30 pigs and piglets that had been running loose and damaging property in Kanawha County are being moved to a new home. The Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association says the animals are being relocated to a farm in Tyler County after being rounded up with help from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture. Last week, … Read more
West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack stopped in Kanawha County Monday to deliver unclaimed property funds to local organizations. Pack presented more than two thousand dollars to Clendenin Pharmacy and nearly twenty-five thousand dollars to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s funds came from the statewide seized firearm auction in September, where nearly 600 … Read more
The West Virginia Supreme Court has dismissed the appeals of a Sissonville couple convicted in what prosecutors called a historic child abuse and human trafficking case. Donald Lantz and Jeanne Whitefeather were sentenced earlier this year to a combined 70 to more than 370 years in prison for abusing and exploiting their four adopted children. … Read more
Charleston city leaders are making it easier and cheaper to park downtown during the holidays with free metered parking on certain days. The city is waiving all Saturday parking fees on November 29, December 6, 13, 20, 27, and January 3. The city-owned garages are already free on weekends, on holidays, and from 5 p.m. … Read more
A Portsmouth man is facing charges after police seized more than ten thousand dollars’ worth of drugs during a raid in Scioto County. Portsmouth Police say 62-year-old John Wallington was arrested and charged with drug trafficking and possession. Officers executed a search warrant that turned up 81 grams of suspected fentanyl or opiates, nine grams … Read more