News Staff The West Virginia Public Service Commission is holding public hearings starting later this month to gather comment on rate increases requested by West Virginia American Water Co. The company seeks increased water rates and charges of approximately $40.4 million annually, a 26.1% increase, for some 167,000 water customers in Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Clay, Fayette, Harrison, … Read more
New artwork has been unveiled in Huntington to mark the city’s 150th anniversary. Local artist Carter Taylor Seaton unveiled a bust of Collis P. Huntington, whom the city was named after. The statue took around three months to complete and it sits in the main hallway of the Huntington City Hall. There are plans to … Read more
The Mary Price Ratrie Arboretum is open now with more than 100 distinct species of trees, including five “champion” trees – those considered to be the best of their type in existence in the State of West Virginia. Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin said the Mary Price Ratrie Arboretum will provide educational opportunities for students and … Read more
The Putnam County Animal Shelter needs volunteers. The group says on its Facebook page that it’s also been accepting applications for a part time Office Assistant/Kennel tech position too. Anyone over the age of 16 can volunteer. There’s more information online and at the shelter.
Logan County deputies said two parents were shot to death by their son who then fled the scene and was killed in a standoff in Mingo County. Shawn and Karen Dempsey were identified as the two parents who were shot to death Monday on Brogue Drive near Dingess, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies said … Read more
A man who had been considered armed and dangerous is now in custordy. Mitchell Hughes was accused of shooting and killing a woman and her unborn child and a manhunt happened Monday in the Kanawha State Forest area. 22-year old Ashley Goad and her unborn child were killed outside of a home on the 1600 … Read more
Two people were charged in Fayette County after deputies said they found illegal narcotics at a home and children walking in their bare feet on floors covered with animal urine and feces. Christal Foster and Anthony Geiger face charges after deputies responded Monday to assist Child Protective Services at a residence in Collinwood Acres in … Read more
A new multi-recreational space has been unveiled at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Charleston. Upgrades include two basketball courts with additional lining for four pickle ball courts, two tennis courts with additional lining for two pickle ball courts, one tennis ball hitting wall, one small futsal court and updated walkways and lighting, … Read more
October is usually the busiest month for shipments into the United States as companies place orders overseas to stock up ahead of Black Friday. There are reports that instead of taking two or three weeks, some shipments are taking four to five months to arrive. That’s putting pressure on small businesses as they prep for … Read more
St. Albans police are investigating after reports of items being stolen from vehicles, including two residents who reported a gun being taken. The St. Albans Police Department said in a Facebook post that it received reports of incidents that took place in the McQueen Boulevard, Baier Street, Hillcrest Drive and Highland Drive areas. Police said … Read more