Cross Lanes daycare is close while misconduct investigation continues

Cross Lanes Child Care and Learning Center has been placed on a provisional license status and had its capacity reduced to zero amid an ongoing abuse investigation. The license status and capacity reduction were effective Sunday. The decision was based on preliminary findings by DoHS’ Bureau for Social Services, including evidence of violations of subjecting … Read more

WVU building is closed after a chemical leak is discovered

A building on West Virginia University’s campus was closed Saturday morning after a chemical leak was reported. The leak was reported before 9 a.m. at the Agricultural Sciences Building on the Evansdale area of campus, according to a news release from the university. The building was closed as a precaution and no injuries were reported. … Read more

Raleigh County prosecuting attorney resigns

Raleigh County’s embattled prosecuting attorney has resigned and said he will refuse to take the office if elected in the general election next month. Benjamin Hatfield submitted his resignation Friday in a letter to commission president Greg Duckworth. The commission had voted Oct. 10 to begin the process of removing Hatfield “due to official misconduct … Read more

Kanawha Manufacturing becomes Charleston LIFT

The 9-acre, 110,000 sq. ft. former home of Kanawha Manufacturing is being renovated to become the Charleston Learning, Innovation, Food & Technology Center. Key tenants include Marshall University’s Green Battery Research, a food hub, and a vocational training center, with completion expected in 12-18 months. ACT Now, the Governor’s Office and the state, put in … Read more