News Staff The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a man who has been missing for six years. Marshall “Andy” Priestley, II, has been missing from the Cross Lanes area since 2016 and the investigation into his disappearance is still open. Detectives with the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office are seeking additional information, … Read more
The Charleston Police Department reported that two people died after a two-vehicle crash occurred on Interstate 77 South. Dispatchers reported the wreck happened about 3 a.m. Saturday near the Leon Sullivan Exit. The driver of one vehicle was transported to CAMC to receive medical care for injuries, and a passenger in that vehicle, along with … Read more
Steel work will continue on the new Interstate 64 Nitro-St. Albans Bridge this week, with contractors hoisting bridge girders into place over WV 817. State highways officials said a total of 10 girders are to be hoisted onto their supports on the western end of the new bridge and traffic will be periodically disrupted. Work … Read more
State lawmakers see the economic value of dedicated areas for off-roading trails and believe it could drive tourism dollars to West Virginia. WCHS TV said members of the state Legislature joined the West Virginia Jeep Club for an event that helped promote the advancement of off-highway vehicles in the state and open more public trails. … Read more
A fire on the campus of the West Virginia Schools of the Deaf and the Blind in Romney destroyed an administrative building about 6 a.m. on Saturday. No students were on campus at the time and there were no injuries. State Superintendent of Schools Clayton Burch said the state will provide the necessary supports for … Read more
Hunters from around the Mountain State were recognized by Gov. Jim Justice at a special ceremony at the state Culture Center Friday. The inaugural Big Buck Photo Contest, sponsored by West Virginia’s Department of Tourism and Division of Natural Resources, saw more than 1,600 entries in five weeks. Finalists were selected randomly from all entries … Read more
The cost of water and sewer services is rising for many customers of West Virginia American Water Company. The Public Service Commission said it approved an increase of 8%, which means average residential customers will pay about $4.58 more each month for water and about $5.75 more each month for sewer. Kanawha County officials opposed … Read more
A bill designed to give homeowners – especially veterans – 21st-century protections is making its way from House passage to the Senate. The bill allows for homeowners to be able to protect their private property rights and their home values. That homeowners can participate in their HOA meetings without having to be there, through Zoom … Read more
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of February 25, 2022, there are currently 3,339 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 20 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,308 deaths attributed to COVID-19.
The Public Service Commission of West Virginia approved Thursday rate increases for West Virginia American Water Company customers. The 8% increase – totaling around $13.4 million – follows the company’s original request of increasing water rates by $40.5 million and raising sewer rates by $340,289.