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U.S. and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex in Charleston and all state-owned facilities in Braxton County will be displayed at half-staff in honor of a fallen Braxton County firefighter who died in a water rescue attempt. The flags will fly at half-staff from dawn to dusk in honor of John Dean Forbush, a … Read more

Gas prices have spiked over the past week across the Tri-State. According to AAA, the national average is $4.22, up 9 cents from week ago and $1.30 higher than a year ago. West Virginians are paying the most in the Tri-State with an average price of $4.07. That’s 14-cents more than a week ago, according … Read more

A Chapmanville teen is facing multiple charges following a shooting incident that occurred early Saturday morning at a Logan County hotel. 19-year old Christopher Mullins has been charged with malicious wounding, wanton endangerment and using a firearm to commit a felony. West Virginia State Police said the victim was 21-year old Tyler Topping of Jefferson … Read more

A two-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday in Kanawha County injured a motorcycle driver. Dispatchers said a medical helicopter was needed to take the motorcyclist from the site of a wreck near the intersection of Bufflick Road and Hanover Drive in Clendenin. The Clendenin Volunteer Fire Department and Healthnet Aeromedical Services responded.

Hundreds of homes in Roane County are without water service after road work damaged lines near Walton, West Virginia. Roane County Commissioner Andy Corkrean reported water lines servicing about 400 homes were affected after road crews worked to repair slips along Route 119 south of Ambler Ridge Road. The Walton PSD is developing a temporary … Read more

Kanawha County Schools released information regarding its 2022 Summer Food Service Program. Breakfast and lunch will be made available from June 1 to Aug. 12 for children 18 years old and younger to consume on site, and adult meals will be available for purchase. The distribution sites include Alban Elementary in St. Albans; Ben Franklin … Read more

A small business owner from Putnam County has been named the National Small Business Person of the Year. Jill Scarbro-McLaury, who owns Bright Futures Learning Services in Winfield, received the award during a virtual ceremony celebrating National Small Business Week, according to a news release from Gov. Jim Justice’s Office. The award was presented by … Read more

The West Virginia Supreme Court announced Friday it would not reverse an order ruling state Senate candidate Andrea Kiessling ineligible to run in the primary. Justices said “the court is of the opinion to and does refuse the motion for temporary stay and the motion for expedited consideration is refused as moot.” Kiessling was ruled … Read more

A shooting at a Charleston gas station over the weekend left one man in critical condition. Charleston Police said 30-year old Traquante Coles was taken to the hospital after he was shot in his left arm and side. Police are looking for a suspect involved in the shooting.Iinvestigators said after interviews and looking at surveillance … Read more

A state of emergency was issued in Cabell, Putnam and Roane counties due to heavy rainfall and damage on Friday, Gov. Jim Justice’s office announced Saturday. The state of emergency will remain in effect for thirty days unless it’s terminated. Huntington City officials said public works crews will begin hauling away debris and household items … Read more