News Staff The Jackson County Animal Shelter broke ground on its new facility this week. The current building is nearly 50 years old. The new shelter will have more kennels and special rooms for dogs and cats with extra needs. It’s also expected to have more space for volunteers with access to trails. Construction on the new … Read more
Kanawha County residents will have an opportunity to complete spring cleaning projects this weekend. The Kanawha County Commission announced a free cleanup for Elkview and Clendenin areas will take place Saturday, April 9 at the former Herbert Hoover parking lot from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Items accepted include solid waste, large appliances, televisions and … Read more
Gov. Jim Justice has consistently missed deadlines in recent months to pay the U.S. government the millions of dollars he owes in penalties for unsafe working conditions at his coal mines, according to federal court documents. Justice was ordered to pay $5.1 million by a federal judge in April 2020. Since at least December, Justice … Read more
A job fair for high school seniors is happening next week in Cabell County. The National Guard is teaming up with Cabell County Schools to connect seniors at Huntington High School, Cabell Midland High, and the Cabell County Career Technology Center with job openings. The job fair is scheduled to take place Wednesday, April 13 … Read more
Charleston firefighters are working to determine what caused a house to catch fire Thursday morning. It happened around 6:15 a.m. on Violet Street, according to Metro 911 dispatchers. A family and their two dogs were home at the time and able to escape, according to firefighters, who said the fire was mostly in the attic. … Read more
Ted Diaz, secretary of the West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance, said a recent report by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that included recommendations to “modernize facilities and realign priorities” would lead to the discontinuation of in-patient and emergency room care at some state VA centers. The reductions in services would apply to the … Read more
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said a 15-year-old student was taken into custody Wednesday morning after a report that a student had a handgun on a school bus. Deputies responded to a county elementary school and secured the gun that the school system said was found in a backpack. The investigation into the incident is … Read more
Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Transportation will announce the 2022 Statewide Paving Program this afternoon in Morgantown. There will be paving projects in all 55 counites this year, and an interactive map will show all of the projects. The map will also show completed roadwork in categories including Gov. Justice’s Secondary … Read more
The 2022 Charleston Sternwheel Regatta will take place June 30 – July 4 and will feature a few brand-new events. Organizers have been working to put together an event that will not only bring fun but will also bring a significant economic impact. They anticipate thousands of event attendees and millions of dollars in tourism … Read more
St. Albans Police are investigating after football equipment was stolen from a storage building at McKinley Middle School. WCHS TV said about 40 helmets were missing, along with a public address system, shoulder pads and some cheer uniforms. A GoFundMe account has been set up with a $6,500 goal, but it will likely cost more … Read more