News Staff Tree recycling is being offered at Capitol Market through Monday, Jan. 10. The city said on its Facebook page that you can take your undecorated tree to the north side of the outdoor pavillion and it will be collected by Charleston’s Public Works Department and chipped into mulch and compost. Hours are 10 a.m. to … Read more
The West Virginia Department of Education is working on plans to keep kids in classrooms for the rest of the school year. There are no plans to move to virtual learning at this point and instead, state educators are encouraging vaccinations for those who are eligible. Some counties are expanding testing for educators and students, … Read more
The Clay Center will host a “Noon Year’s Eve” celebration to give families an earlier start on Friday. They’ll have crafts and activities for kids and a live DJ will host a dance party starting at noon. Popular exhibits such as Van Gogh for All and Floating World will be open to visitors. This will … Read more
West Virginia State University has begun taking applications for its next president. Those interested have until Feb. 11 to apply “for full consideration,” according to a presidential search timeline. The Gazette-Mail reported a 16-member search committee will evaluate applicants and choose three finalists, who will visit the college and meet with faculty, students and alumni, … Read more
The Putnam County Board of Health currently leaves the decsion about indoor smoking up to businesses as long as the people are of age to smoke and the business has signs up. This had the potential to be overturned at Tuesday night’s board of health meeting as they had just wrapped up a public comment … Read more
The west end of Huntington is home many of city’s elderly population, but when it comes to social services for them, Cabell County Community Services Organization Executive Director Charles Holley says it can be a bit of a desert. WCHS TV reported the agency has been given $1.5 million of the city’s American Rescue Plan … Read more
A man who was arrested in Detroit in connection with a double homicide investigation in Charleston has been extradited to West Virginia. Charleston Police said 21-year old Marquis Goodman of Detroit, was arrested in Michigan in October in connection with a double homicide investigation in Charleston that left two women dead. Goodman was brought to … Read more
A Logan County woman was arrested after police said she was driving recklessly and under the influence with two children in her vehicle. Michelle Bradbury of Logan was charged with DUI child endangerment and child neglect causing risk of injury following a traffic stop. A criminal complaint filed in Logan County Magistrate Court said Bradbury … Read more
With at home COVID testing kits becoming a hot commodity, health officials know there are positive test results that aren’t getting reported to the state’s tracking system. Kanawha-Charleston Health Department officer, Dr. Sherri Young said it’s important to follow up with your healthcare provider if you test positive. Sensitivity rates with the at-home tests are … Read more
A year after a West Virginia National Guard firefighter was killed in an Eastern Panhandle fire, a reward is still available for the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the blaze. 30-year old Senior Airman Logan Young with the 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg, was fatally injured on Dec. 27, 2020, while working an … Read more