News Staff Drivers in Cabell County noticed slowdowns on Monday as both the eastbound and westbound lanes of I-64 started to see new closures. Crews are working on the road about a mile and a half east of John’s Creek Road in Milton and highways officials say the work will take about a month to complete. As … Read more
Every year around Halloween, about 3,000 pumpkins light up the night sky in Kenova. To make it all possible, it takes hundreds of hours and volunteers to turn the Pumpkin House into one of the area’s most popular fall attractions. The tradition started with just four pumpkins back in 1978. After last year’s cancellation organizers … Read more
Charleston Parks and Recreation announced a trunk or treat will be held at Magic Island on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. On that same day, children also can don their costumes for trick-or-treat hours that will be observed in the capital city and Kanawha County. Trick-or-treat times in Charleston and Kanawha … Read more
Drivers in West Virginia are seeing rising gas prices. The average gas price in Charleston has risen 2.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.26 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. The website said gas prices are 20.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and are $1.12 higher than a year ago. … Read more
One of the roads to see some work under the Roads to Prosperity improvement projects will be MacCorkle Avenue in Kanawha City. Potholes have been a big problem there and sidewalks need to be ADA compliant. The streetscape between between 33rd and 40th street is expected to begin next spring and then the sidewalks will … Read more
Gov. Jim Justice signed a bill that allows unvaccinated residents the opportunity to decline the coronavirus vaccination and keep their jobs. The bill passed in the recent legislative special session, and says companies cannot discriminate based on an employee’s vaccination status and employees can use two main exemptions – medical and religious. The bill goes … Read more
Nineteen businesses in Charleston have been awarded grants totaling more than $150,000. The businesses were awarded grants of up to $10,000 each as part of the city’s Small Business Investment Grants program. The funds awarded totaled $161,496, according to a news release from the city. Businesses that were awarded include: Baskin Robbins ($10,000); Blue Ridge … Read more
West Virginia residents are invited to submit hand-crafted ornaments to be displayed on a Christmas tree at the West Virginia Culture Center. First lady Cathy Justice said submissions are being accepted from residents of all ages and artists of all disciplines through Nov. 19th. The Artistree 2021 theme is celebrating the magic of Christmas. Submissions … Read more
The Nitro Fire Department said a possible electrical problem was the cause of the fire that filled the second floor of the hotel at the Mardi Gras Casino and Resort on Friday. All guests and employees were evacuated and no injuries were reported. Members of Nitro, St. Albans, Tyler Mountain, Institute, Poca, Teays Valley, Dunbar … Read more
West Virginia State Police officers and Department of Corrections employees are calling for hazard pay for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The West Virginia State Troopers Association and the National Coalition of Public Safety Officers made a formal request to Governor Justice and members of the legislature asking for the funds to be allocated … Read more