News Staff West Virginia continues to outpace the rest of the country in COVID-19 vaccinations. Nearlly 225-thousand first doses have been administered in the state and more than 100-thousand have received a second dose. More than six-percent of the state’s total population is fully vaccinated. Essential workers over the age of fifty will be eligible for the … Read more
Governor Justice began his fifth State of the State by reflecting on his first address, and lauding West Virginia’s success the last four years, including surpluses and improved roads. The governor is calling on lawmakers to repeal the state income tax by raising the sales tax, and increasing taxes on soda and tobacco.
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who sent threatening letters to Trump supporters. So far, no charges have been filed. The Sheriff’s Office is exploring the possibility of pursuing criminal charges with state and federal prosecutors, however there is no statute that specifically deals with this issue.
A man is under arrest in the death of Alexa Randolph. Sixty-year-old Gary Smith is charged with first degree murder. Smith is the paternal grandfather of Randolph’s child. Her body was found last month in a Walmart parking lot in Morgantown.
West Virginia State Police are investigating after a security guard was shot in Cabin Creek. The guard was investigating mine thefts in the Kayford area when he was hit by a bullet. He was wearing a bullet proof vest and wasn’t hurt.
Charleston City Council will resume in-person meetings at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center beginning next week. Mayor Goodwin says there is great value in meeting in person, but also recognizes the importance of doing so in a socially distant and responsible manner.
Two men have been arrested after Boone County deputies say they broke into a mine property. Wyson Allen of Ashford and Anthony McCallister of Sod are each charged with breaking and entering and conspiracy, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded Monday to a possible break in at the Hobet mine property and … Read more
Two routes from Yeager Airport that had been paused because of COVID-19 are being resumed. Flights to Washington, D.C. and Orlando are starting up again. The American Airlines route from Yeager to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is starting back up today. It will be a daily flight from Charleston to DC and will leave … Read more
A couple of Boone County deputies were in the right place at the right time Monday afternoon when they found five abandoned puppies on the side of the road on Route 119. Sgt. Bill Browning and Cpl. Daniel Cottrell were on their way back to Boone County when Browning thought he spotted two puppies on … Read more
COVID-19 has forced lawmakers to adapt for the 2021 West Virginia Legislative session. Both the House and Senate have face mask mandates, and fewer people will be in both chambers. The House is giving delegates the option of sitting in chambers or in a gallery to social distance. Everyone is screened at each entrance, in … Read more