News Staff A designated “safe zone” has been created at the West Virginia Capitol Complex for child custody exchanges and in-person, e-commerce transactions. Capitol Police have set up a safe zone at the bus turnaround between the Culture Center and the West Virginia Veterans Memorial. The turnaround is open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and … Read more
A proposal on homelessness is before city lawmakers now. The measure is in committee, and it would ban camping in public places and create criminal penalties for those who do. A person who wanted to camp in a public place would have to have permission from a property owner. Violaters would face a fine of … Read more
Marshall University will dedicate a statue of Hall of Fame guard Hal Greer next month. The university said an outdoor ceremony will be held Oct. 9 near Marshall’s Cam Henderson Center. The nearly 8-foot-tall bronze statue was created by Huntington native Frederick Hightower Sr. Hightower also created a statue of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson at … Read more
The Gazette-Mail Kanawha County Majorette and Band Festival was canceled last year but it will return this year to University of Charleston Stadium at Laidley Field. All eight high school bands are expected to participate in the event that is scheduled to begin 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28. Organizers said Marshall University’s Marching Thunder will … Read more
Family and friends gathered Tuesday to remember Charleston City Councilman John Bailey, who died in a car accident last week. He had served as a member-at-large for City Council since 2018 and was chair of the environment and recycling committee and was also on the ordinance and rules committee. First Presbyterian Church held the services … Read more
The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department has had over 50 people receive a COVID-19 antibody infusion since beginning them on Friday. This is for people with COVID but not sick enough to be hospitalized and have been referred by their doctor. Dr. Sherri Young said they are giving the antibodies to active cases to bind to the … Read more
Charleston police released the name of a man wounded in shooting over the weekend. 37-year old Elton Rudolph of Easton, Pa., was shot in the arm Saturday on Clay Avenue and was transported to the hospital. The shooting investigation continues.
Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and it will ask the FDA for authorization soon. The Pfizer vaccine is already available for anyone 12 and older, but the shot for younger children could be especially important for schools. A Pfizer senior VP told the Associated Press that a … Read more
Metro 911 said a fire was reported Monday morning in the vents from the kitchen at Outback Steakhouse in downtown Charleston. The fire was reported about 8 a.m. and all of the employees made it out safely. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Another fall favorite is back for another year in Milton. The Cooper Farms Corn Maze opened its 2021 season this weekend with its popular attractions like the hayride, pumpkin patch, campfire and of course the maze itself. Organizers said they are looking forward to people coming back for another year of fall fun. The theme … Read more