Investigation is continuing after a body is found in Cheat Lake

Investigators are searching for more information after a missing Pennsylvania man’s vehicle and his body were found submerged in a lake in West Virginia. The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office said it recovered the body and vehicle of Kevin Lataille, of Smithfield, Pennsylvania that was submerged under an icy Cheat Lake on Sunday. Investigators said the … Read more

Application period is open now for Live on the Levee bands

The City of Charleston is accepting applications from bands interested in performing during the 2025 Live on the Levee Concert Series. The family-friendly event brings people to downtown Charleston for live music, food, and fun from May through August. The band application is available at www.liveontheleveecharleston.com and is due by February 19, 2025 at 5 … Read more

Low-income homeowners may qualify for help with repairs

The City of Charleston’s Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program helps those who meet low income requirements with emergency or corrective repairs. The income limits are linked to the number of people living there. One person can qualify for assistance with an income at or below $43,250. For two people it’s $49,450. Applications are being accepted on a … Read more

DNR announces Big Buck Photo Contest winners

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced the winners of this year’s Big Buck Photo Contest at the recent Hunting and Fishing Show at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. More than three hundred finalists were chosen from a random drawing, according to the DNR, and then a judging committee chose the winners based … Read more