News Staff The holidays are a time when cognitive disorders with some elderly family members can be highlighted, and The Alzheimer’s Association put together a list of signs and symptoms to be on the look out for. It includes, memory changes that disrupt daily life, difficulty completing familiar tasks, confusion with time or place, and misplacing things … Read more
A woman faces charges in Fayette County stemming from a crash in which deputies said she was driving under the influence of drugs and two juveniles in the vehicle were injured. 34-year old Jamie L. Foster of Kincaid was booked Saturday at Southern Regional Jail in connection with a Nov. 12 wreck on Route 61 … Read more
One man was arrested after a pursuit in Kanawha County early Monday According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s office, 45-year-old Larry George Hamrick was arrested following a 45 minute chase. The incident started when a deputy tried to conduct a traffic stop on Piedmont Road near Charleston, but the vehicle sped away. During the chase, … Read more
Blood supply has reached historically low levels across the country, according to a report by the American Red Cross and the agency said the nationwide shortages could lead to delays in care for patients. Local blood drives have been scheduled this week at donation sites including Huntington, Beckley, South Charleston and Charleston. More information can … Read more
Charleston residents enjoyed a dose of holiday cheer Sunday afternoon as the Christmas Caravan drove through Westmoreland. The procession included members of the Charleston police and fire departments, the Charleston Refuse Department, Shoals Elementary School mascots and Ralphie from “A Christmas Story.” City Council member Adam Knauff received positive feedback from last year’s festivities and … Read more
A Kanawha County Circuit Court judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking charter schools. Judge Jennifer Bailey handed down the ruling Monday after two parents, who are also members of the American Federation of Teachers-West Virginia, contended the West Virginia Constitution required a public vote. A lawyer for Gov. Jim Justice and the Legislature have … Read more
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is asking for tips related to a burglary on November 15 at a vacant residence on Little Blue Creek Road, near Clendenin. Sgt. B-D Humphreys said an outbuilding and the residence were broken into and items were stolen. A nearby trail camera captured people leaving the area carrying stolen items, … Read more
West Virginia running back Leddie Brown says he’ll skip the Mountaineers’ bowl game to focus on preparations for the NFL draft. Brown surpassed 1,000 yards in back-to-back seasons. He was sixth in the Big 12 this season with 1,065 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns. He also caught 36 passes for 217 yards and one score. … Read more
Veterans were honored in Dunbar on Saturday as a part of the Wreaths Across America initiative. Each December, Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies with Arlington National Cemetery to remember fallen heroes. Over 2,500 sites participated in the ceremony across America including the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery on Academy Drive in Dunbar. … Read more
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office introduced three new probationary deputies during the Kanawha County Commission meeting last week. Deputies Walter Ingram, Anthony Nichols and Hunter Shamblin will be attending the next basic training classes at the West Virginia State Police Academy starting in January. Following the academy, the trio will have a 16-week field training … Read more