News Staff A Raleigh County judge agreed this week to consolidate a case over religious freedom and West Virginia’s mandatory school vaccination law with a related, but different one in Kanawha County. The judge agreed with the governor that some families who sought a religious exemption to the state’s vaccine law for kids are entitled to it. … Read more
An elderly woman’s car caught fire during a crash in Boone County Monday afternoon and two Good Samaritans came to her rescue. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post that Hayden Foster cut away the airbag and pulled the woman from the car while his 9-year old son got his grandmother to … Read more
The website Niche released its ranking of top colleges for 2026, and two universities in West Virginia made the list. The best colleges in the US for 2026 include the University of Charleston with an overall A-. UC received particularly high scores for diversity, dorms and safety. Overall, UC was ranked #202 in America. West … Read more
A second woman has filed a federal lawsuit alleging she was repeatedly sexually abused and harassed by a former Kanawha County sheriff’s deputy. The complaint accuses former Deputy Cass Close, who worked as a bailiff at Kanawha County Judicial Annex in Charleston, of assaulting the woman over an 18-month period beginning in late 2023. Close … Read more
Gas prices in West Virginia dropped this week, with the state’s average for regular unleaded falling to $3.00 as of Aug. 25, according to AAA. That’s more than 15 cents below the national average of $3.16. Gas prices vary by region, but most areas are holding steady under $3.10, with Charleston at $2.99. The average … Read more
Manna Meal in Charleston is being forced to cut back on some of its outreach. The non-profit lost its long-time home at St. Johns Episcopal Church two years ago, and growing needs and expenses have made it hard to keep up. Manna Meal plans to end their daily free breakfast service, starting Aug. 29, but … Read more
A new neighborhood is planned for Putnam County. The Development Authority has plans to turn a former dairy farm into a new residential neighborhood off of Main Street in Hurricane. Construction will begin this fall on four hundred new single-family homes and townhomes. The project has been in the works since a study found major … Read more
Elk viewing tours are happening again this fall in southern West Virginia. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources’ elk management tours give visitors a chance to explore scenic areas of Logan County and learn about the state’s elk restoration program. Tours are available Sept. 13-14 and continue on weekends through Oct. 25. The four-hour … Read more
The early bear firearms season is opening this week in several counties. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources said the season opens this Saturday, Aug. 30 in Logan, McDowell, Mingo and Wyoming counties and runs through Sept. 7. The DNR said there is an overpopulation of black bears in those counties. Hunters who want … Read more
Arclin, along with several public safety organizations, provided information to the public in Marmet recently about what they should do if there is ever a shelter-in-place ordered like there was ten days ago after a chemical leak in Belle. Arclin Plant Manager Alicha Hunt said you would shut off outside air and also put either … Read more