News Staff Police say a St. Albans man accused of slamming a kitten onto the floor has been charged. Jeffrey Carr, 40, was arrested on Thursday in Boone County, and faces a cruelty to animals charge following an incident on Aug. 22, according to a news release from the St. Albans Police Department. Police said they were … Read more
One person was found dead after a house caught fire in Huntington, firefighters said. The fire was reported just after 6 p.m. on Friday in the Westmoreland area near Auburn Road. Firefighters said they arrived at the house as heavy fire and smoke were pouring out. One person who was inside the home and made … Read more
The West Virginia Mine Wars Museum in Mingo County is dedicated to preserving the labor history. From the Matewan Massacre to the Battle of Blair Mountain, the museum works to highlight and honor the struggles that faced West Virginia coal miners throughout the turn of the 20th century during the Coal Wars. The museum, founded … Read more
Prosecutors said A Florida woman who admitted to receiving fraudulent West Virginia public employee pension benefits has been sentenced. Semiha Nilgun Gencsoy, 71, of Fort Lauderdale, was sentenced to five years of federal probation and ordered to pay nearly $330,000 in restitution for possession of stolen money, according to a press release from the United … Read more
Gov. Patrick Morrisey has a plan for improving West Virginia’s economy centering around more than tripling West Virginia’s electric production by mid-century. The governor declares West Virginia will become a key player in power for artificial intelligence and data centers by using coal, gas and nuclear power. Addressing the Chamber of Commerce at the Greenbrier … Read more
A fire Tuesday evening at Walker Chevrolet destroyed several cars and caused damage to the outside of the building. Flames were visible to drivers passing by on Interstate 64. Walker Chevrolet said on social media that no one was in the building at the time and no one was injured. The dealership also said none … Read more
City officials have made plans for a road closure to accommodate a fireworks show in St. Albans. The Dick Henderson Memorial Bridge will be closed to vehicles Sunday, Aug. 31 from 8:30-10:30 p.m. They’ll have a Labor Day fireworks show from the bridge starting at 9:30 p.m. The lower parking lot of Roadside Park will … Read more
Cabell and Kanawha counties are bringing back RibFest next week. The 25th annual RibFest takes over Harris Riverfront Park in Huntington on Sept. 4-7, and then the following weekend, Sept. 11-14, the festival will move to Ben Morris Football Stadium in Marmet. Organnizers are planning to have barbecue competitions, family-friendly activities, live music and entertainment.
Huntington is facing a major housing shortage. They’re more than 2,800 units short, according to the city’s 2024 Housing Needs Assessment. In response, Mayor Patrick Farrell is pushing his “Live Huntington” initiative, offering tax breaks to contractors who build new homes or renovate existing ones. The goal is to attract more residents and support the … Read more
Fall is right around the corner, and the West Virginia Department of Tourism has released its 2025 Fall Foliage Map. Thanks to a wet summer and a good mix of warm days and cool nights, experts say we’re in for one of the most colorful leaf seasons yet — with vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows … Read more