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Judges Appointed to New Court of Appeals

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Gov. Jim Justice appointed three men from across West Virginia to serve in the state’s newly-created intermediate court of appeals. Justice appointed Thomas E. Scarr, of Huntington, for a term of two-and-a-half years; Daniel W. Greear, of Charleston, for a term of four-and-a-half years and Donald A. Nickerson Jr., of Wheeling, for a term of … Read more

Tires Continue to Smolder in Summersville

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Black smoke continues to be seen over West Virginia Tire Disposal in Summersville. Firefighters have been pulling burning tires out of the ground and putting them in a moat full of water to help battle the blaze, which broke out last weekend. Nicholas County Emergency Services Director John McGinnis told WCHS TV that more than … Read more

Health Dept. to Host a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

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A drive-thru COVID-19 testing and vaccination event is happening from noon to 5 p.m. today (Wednesday, Dec. 29) at the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department at 108 Lee Street East in Charleston. COVID-19 testing, COVID-19 vaccines, pediatric COVID-19 vaccines, COVID-19 booster shots and flu vaccines will all be available at the clinic.

State Workers Will Be Paid on Time Despite Glitch

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State workers in West Virginia will be paid on time this week despite a ransomware attack that affected a software provider that helps manage the state’s payroll system. The State Auditor’s Office reassured 60,000 state employees that their pay would be deposited on Friday as expected. State officials learned two weeks ago that the attack … Read more

Three People Sought in Attempted Theft of Catalytic Converters

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West Virginia State Police are investigating a theft case involving catalytic converters. Two men and a woman are wanted as part of the investigation. Troopers said an attempted catalytic converter theft led to the suspects driving off and crashing along Interstate 64 Monday afternoon. The incident started with Nitro Police being called to the Nitro … Read more

Deputies Look for Tips in Car Theft Case

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A car was stolen from a business near Saint Albans Monday morning and Sgt BD Humphreys with the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office said it had a tracking system on it and was being remotely monitored as it crashed into another car near Chelyan. Four teenagers fled from the car, one of them was caught and … Read more

First Day Hikes are Encouraged at State Parks

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Parks nationwide are encouraging Americans to participate in the First Day Hikes initiative by taking a walk in the woods on New Year’s Day. A series of guided hikes have been scheduled throughout the Mountain State on Jan 1. The free hikes vary in terms of length and difficulty so park visitors may walk within … Read more

FDA Approves At-Home Pills for COVID Treatment

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Pfizer has developed a new antiviral pill for use as an at-home treatment for COVID-19. Some health officials have said it’s a game-changer in the fight against the pandemic. The FDA recently approved the Pfizer pill and one from Merck as well, but both require careful monitoring by a doctor because of possible drug interactions. … Read more

Charleston Shoppers Have Another Grocery Option

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Charleston has a new grocery store. Par Mar took over a convenience store at 801 Greenbrier Street last month and it has been open for a few weeks, and just a few days ago an IGA grocery store section opened inside. The store has been remodeled with new carpet and paint, and new refrigeration equipment … Read more

New Ohio License Plates to Appear Wednesday

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Ohio’s new license plate design will officially launch on Wednesday. The “Sunrise in Ohio” design features a skyline, farm field, hills and a plane. A banner trailing from the plane that says, “Birthplace of Aviation” was initially on the wrong end, but Ohio’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles corrected the error. This will be the first … Read more