News Staff West Virginia University Police are warning students after a series of burglaries near campus in Morgantown. The thefts happened early Friday and Saturday along North High Street and Belmar Avenue, just off the downtown campus. Investigators say the suspects likely entered through unlocked doors and windows. Police have identified three suspects, and the investigation is … Read more
Another lawsuit has been filed against a Sissonville couple already serving prison time in a landmark child abuse and human trafficking case. A guardian for one of the couple’s adopted children is suing Donald Lantz and Jeanne Whitefeather, accusing them of denying food and water, forcing the child to sleep outside, and using physical punishment. … Read more
Advocacy groups in West Virginia are planning a “No Kings Rally” this Saturday, October 18th, at the State Capitol. The event begins at 11 a.m. with a march from the Robert C. Byrd Courthouse to the Capitol, followed by a rally from noon to 3. The rally is h osted by United West Virginia and … Read more
A new grocery option is coming soon to Hurricane. Construction is underway on a Dollar General Market off Main Street, next to Whitt’s Farm Supply. It will be similar to the Teays Valley location. Mayor Scott Edwards says the market will serve the growing housing developments nearby and boost local convenience. The store is expected … Read more
A grocery store in Hamlin is closing its doors at the end of the month. Food Fair in downtown Hamlin will shut down October 31, citing changing business conditions and high maintenance costs. The store’s hot deli closed earlier this week ahead of the full closure. Company officials say the West Hamlin Food Fair will … Read more
Charleston Police are still looking for suspects after a shootout early Monday morning in the city’s East End. Officers say gunfire erupted around 3:45 near East Washington and Veazy Streets, with bullets striking a parked car that someone may have tried to use for cover. Investigators recovered shell casings from two different caliber weapons. About … Read more
The Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority is expanding its on-demand ride service, KRT Plus, to more parts of the Charleston area. Riders in Southridge, Kanawha City, and South Charleston can now book trips through the app or by phone. KRT says the expansion also replaces the Route 13 Beech Avenue and Route 15 South Hills … Read more
Skaters in Putnam County are taking a city-mandated break. The skatepark located inside Hurricane City Park was closed Monday, Oct. 13, and will remain closed until today (Wednesday, Oct. 15), for concrete repairs. The city says anyone who utilizes the park during the closure will be considered a trespasser and will be banned from returning … Read more
A University of Charleston leader is getting international recognition for her creative work. Dr. Beth Wolfe, Executive Vice President of Enrollment Management, has been selected as one of nearly 1,400 artists worldwide to take part in TELEPHONE, a global collaborative art project. The exhibit links artists from 65 countries, with each responding to another’s work. … Read more
A new 2025 study highlights West Virginia as one of America’s favorite fall getaway spots. The Texas Real Estate Source survey asked over 3,000 people where they’d most like to own a cabin. Monongahela National Forest ranked 13th nationwide, while New River Gorge came in at 66th and Canaan Valley at 97th. Researchers say affordability … Read more