News Staff Gov. Jim Justice signed 15 bills passed during the recent special legislative session, including one that will provide a $250 million supplemental appropriation to help municipalities upgrade infrastructure such as water and sewer systems. House Bill 217 provides the supplemental appropriation to the Economic and Enhancement Fund that is managed by the West Virginia Water … Read more
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal is looking for tips after a fire was set at a mobile home office at the Paul White Chevrolet dealership in Chelyan last week. The fire broke out last Wednesday morning and the building was nearly gutted. Witnesses said a person was seen on the front porch of the … Read more
A man faces charges in Fayette County after deputies said they found two men slumped over in a vehicle and discovered a gun, large bundles of cash and suspected narcotics inside. Philip E. Gray of Hilltop was charged after deputies responded to Mountaineer Mobile Home Park in Hilltop, according to a Facebook post from the … Read more
A third COVID-19 vaccine dose is in the works for children aged 5 to 11. Pfizer requested emergency authorization from the FDA last week. CAMC pediatric specialist Dr. Neil Copeland told WCHS TV that data shows a booster for young kids does work. “Children that received a booster shot six months after their second Pfizer … Read more
A volunteer firefighter in Braxton County was killed trying to rescue a woman and child from a car that had driven into the Elk River on Sunday. It happened around 2:30 p.m. near the senior center in Sutton, according to Braxton County Emergency Services Director John Hoffman. Hoffman said the woman and a child were … Read more
The annual Foam at the Dome beer festival generated revenue for the City of Charleston last weekend. The event took place Saturday outside of the State Capitol and people from all over the region gathered to sample more 250 beers and local food options. Proceeds from the event will be used to revitalize Charleston’s East … Read more
Graduate transfer Emmitt Matthews plans to finish his career where it started at West Virginia after playing one season in between at Washington. The forward announced on Twitter and Instagram that he will transfer back to West Virginia, where he spent his first three seasons, including 67 as a starter. Matthews averaged career highs of … Read more
A second former teacher’s aide at Horace Mann Middle School has pleaded guilty in connection to the investigation into abuse of special needs students. Walter Pannell of Charleston pleaded guilty to four counts of misdemeanor battery before Judge Carrie Webster on Monday. Last week, James Lynch, another aide in the same classroom, pleaded guilty to … Read more
The rocketry team at East Fairmont Middle School is heading to the national championship. It’s the fourth season in a row that the school will send a team to the national rocketry championship. A team scores points based on time of a flight’s, height and safety of the rocket’s cargo. The competition is scheduled for … Read more
On April 1, Poca Foodfair closed its doors, leaving employees scrambling to find work. Foodfair was the only grocery store in the Poca region that sold fresh vegetables, so many residents who lived within walking distance of Foodfair had to look elsewhere for groceries. WCHS TV said relief is on the way as the former … Read more