News Staff A 3,000-acre solar energy farm is planned on a former coal mining site. The estimated $320 million project will be built at the Rock Creek Development Park along the borders of Boone and Lincoln County by the newly formed SEVA WV, a unit of Kansas City, Missouri-based Savion Energy. The park itself will be renamed … Read more
Several Easter egg hunts are scheduled in Charleston. An egg hunt is planned at Bible Center Church from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 9. At the West Virginia State Culture Center at the state Capitol Complex, the 2022 Bunny Brunch and Easter Celebration will happen from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 9. The … Read more
State lawmakers have been working to stem the destruction caused by opioids, in particular those mixed with fentanyl. Gov. Jim Justice just signed HB 4373 into law that aims to reduce fentanyl deaths. The bill takes fentanyl test strips off the list of criminalized drug paraphernalia, and officials said if put into the right hands, … Read more
Nearly 15 tons of trash were collected in a spring cleanup event last Saturday in Charleston in the East End, downtown and Bigley Avenue areas. About 135 volunteers from local businesses, organizations and the city participated in the effort, according to Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin, who said there are upcoming clean ups in Kanawha City, … Read more
A project billed as the state’s largest solar farm will be developed on property formerly known as the Hobet mining site. Details about the project were announced Monday in Boone County. The multi-phase plan includes industrial and commercial development, an educational experience, tourism and hospitality venues, that organizers say will work together to make the … Read more
Opening arguments began Monday in a landmark trial between the state of West Virginia and three opioid drug manufacturers: Janssen, Teva and Allergan. The trial is happening at Kanawha County Circuit Court, and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said it’s the first ever statewide trial against the opioid manufacturers. In his opening statement, Morrisey addressed the … Read more
A global manufacturing and supply company is expanding its operations in West Virginia. Gov. Jim Justice congratulated Klöckner Pentaplast on their decision to expand in West Virginia. The company it chose the production facility in Beaver for a multimillion-dollar production expansion. They’re a manufacturer and supplier of sustainable packaging products with more than 30 factories … Read more
A Kanawha County grand jury indicted 22-year old Marquis Goodman of Detroit on charges of murder, having a firearm during the commission of a felony and wanton endangerment. Goodman is accused of killing 22-year old Kytiana Belcher and 26-year old Bria White. The women, whom police said were in a relationship, were found shot to … Read more
A Fayette County man has been charged after he was accused of assaulting his girlfriend and attempting to light her on fire. Deputies said 36-year old James L. Craig of Cannelton is accused of hitting and choking his girlfriend until she lost consciousness and striking her in the head with a wrench before soaking her … Read more
Charleston voters will soon get a chance to hear directly from at-large City Council candidates running for office in the May 10 primary and see where they stand on the issues. The forum will be streamed live starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, on wchstv.com and Charleston Main Streets’ social media platforms. During the … Read more