News Staff Drivers who use Teays Valley Road in Scott Depot provided input this week issues with the road. The West Virginia Division of Highways hosted a workshop this week to gather input on project options. One option would cover an area from Great Teays Boulevard to Scott Lane, adding a left-turn lane corridor, creating three lanes … Read more
The financial website, SmartAsset used Pew Research’s definition of what it takes to be in the middle class, and came up with numbers for each state. To be considered middle class, you have to earn two-thirds to double the median household income within a certain area. The study found it takes between roughly $50,000 and … Read more
Kanawha County Judge Maryclaire Akers set a hearing for today that will highlight what county and state officials have to say about the well-being of kids in West Virginia’s foster care system. The judge said she learned of one child who attempted suicide while staying in a hotel, and she wants to hear from leaders … Read more
A major disaster was declared in West Virginia this week, granting federal funding after regional flooding. Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced the approval of Individual Assistance in McDowell, Mercer, Mingo and Wyoming counties. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is still considering several other counties that could include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans … Read more
The USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships will return to Charleston May 20-26. City leaders outlined specifics of the race schedule Thursday, starting with individual time trials on May 20. The Road Race for Women U-23 & Men U-23 will be held on may 24. The Road Race for Men Junior & Women Junior will … Read more
West Virginia’s annual spring fire season is set to return this weekend. Beginning Saturday, outdoor burning will only be permitted from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m., according to a news release from the West Virginia Division of Forestry. The spring burning season will conclude on May 31. Fires set during that time must have a … Read more
The city of Charleston will once again host The Basketball Tournament this summer. The 2025 West Virginia Regional of The Basketball Tournament will be played at the Charleston Coliseum on July 18-23, and it will be the third time Charleston has hosted a TBT regional. Best Virginia, the West Virginia University alumni team, will return … Read more
The West Virginia Department of Transportation announced the approval of multiple highway construction projects for West Virginia on Wednesday, including work on a problematic intersection in Putnam County. Bear Contracting has been awarded a contract to realign the intersection of Routes 869 and 817 at the Buffalo Bridge, allowing traffic a straight route to cross … Read more
Overdose deaths have decreased in West Virginia, according to a new report. Data shows a more than 40% decrease in overdose deaths from January to August 2024 when compared to the same timeframe in 2023, according to a news release from the West Virginia Department of Human Services. West Virginia has surpassed the national average … Read more
The trial for a man accused of murdering a West Virginia State Trooper has been delayed. Timothy Kennedy appeared in in Mingo County Circuit Court this week and waived his right to have his trial during the current court term that ends in May. This will give Kennedy’s new counsel, Steven Mancini of Beckley, more … Read more