News Staff A man in Fayette County is accused of attacking a female and striking a deputy in the face after the suspect was found hiding in a laundry room cabinet. Justin Holliday of Hico faces multiple charges. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office said a man attacked a female in the driveway after she attempted to avoid … Read more
A man was killed Sunday evening in an ATV crash in Kanawha County. Deputies said an elderly man was checking trail cameras on his property Sunday in the West Side area of Kanawha County when he crashed and was fatally injured. The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is investigating.
State police have released the names of the three people killed in a plane crash Sunday in Fayette County. 38-year old Nick Fletcher, 36-year old Michael Taphouse, and 39-year old Wesley Farley were killed in the crash near Lansing, according to West Virginia State Police. All three men were from the Chesapeake, Virginia, area. Dispatchers … Read more
Keeping the Mountaineer, Mitchell and John Amos power plants open past 2028 would require AEP customers to pay the difference, if approved by the West Virginia Public Service Commission. Customers would collectively pay $48 million each year. A public hearing Friday brought out several sides of the coin, like those pushing to keep the coal-fired … Read more
A southern West Virginia health department has stopped its needle exchange program due to strict requirements under a new state law. The Mercer County Health Department voted last week to discontinue its program, saying the new regulations are so strict that compliance is not possible. The Bluefield Daily Telegraph reported there are almost 50 requirements … Read more
Federal prosecutors said a Charleston man was sentenced to prison for being a felon in possession of a gun and possessing and intending to distribute fentanyl. 35-year old Keith Morris was sentenced to 10 years in prison as part of a plea deal. Charleston police officers responded to a two-vehicle crash Jan. 23, 2020, and … Read more
Kanawha County Schools just created new positions to help students with social and emotional issues they’re facing due to the pandemic. There are six new social emotional learning interventionists for middle schools and WCHS TV reported the hires were made with federal funding. There are school clubs once every two weeks along with positive buzz … Read more
West Virginia’s Capitol Complex will offer a place for people to dispose of unused or expired medications next month as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The new Safe Zone at the bus turnaround next to the Culture Center will serve as a collection site on Oct. 23. The West Virginia Department of … Read more
The Kanawha County Commission is approving the dates for trick-or-treating in the unincorporated areas of the county. It will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 30th. Most other municipalities are expected to follow suit.
Starting Sunday morning, you’ll be able to buy alcohol earlier than usual. You can now purchase liquor starting a 6 a.m. on Sundays, earlier than the previous 1 p.m. law. Restaurants can also include alcohol with delivery orders. Christmas and Easter Sunday are still an exception to the law.