News Staff After some heated discussion this week, the Charleston City Council passed a resolution that all fully vaccinated city employees will get an extra $750. WCHS TV reported vaccine incentives were discussed for more than an hour and whether all employees should get a boost. Employees can start submitting their proof of vaccination now.
Masks will be required at Bridge Day this fall. Tens of thousands of people typically show up on the third Saturday of October to watch parachutists, zip liners and rappellers on the 876-foot-high New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville. Masks will be required at the festival regardless of vaccination status, and social distancing must be … Read more
The Salem Apple Butter Festival in north-central West Virginia has been canceled for the second straight year because of the pandemic. Festival Chairman Gary Martin announced the cancellation of the festival, which had been scheduled for Oct. 7 to 10. Martin said the festival’s board looked at information from the Harrison County Health Department, and … Read more
In Mason County, a former New Haven City employee pleaded guilty to a felony embezzlement charge. Former New Haven City payroll administrator Jessica Greene admitted to embezzling about $25,000 from the city between 2015 and 2020. Prosecutors said Greene was issuing herself paychecks in between regular pay periods for time she never worked. A new … Read more
Parents who are upset over alleged abuse at Horace Mann Middle School gathered Tuesday to protest at the Kanawha County Board of Education, hoping to urge the board to release videos that potentially show the alleged abuse. WCHS TV said the protest comes as a new lawsuit was filed Friday against Horace Mann teacher aides … Read more
The Summersville Police Department is filing a juvenile petition on the driver of a truck that damaged a middle school athletic field and other nearby properties. Police shared video of a truck doing doughnuts on an athletic practice field at Summersville Middle School and asked the public’s help identifying the driver. Police were able to … Read more
The Richwood Fire Department sent several units to a fire involving multiple dwellings on Tuesday. The fire broke out in the area of Stoney Lonesome Road in Fenwick, according to a Facebook post from the fire department. Fenwick is an unincorporated area in Nicholas County. No word yet on what caused the fire.
The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department confirmed two more local deaths in connection with COVID-19. A 72-year-old-man and a 102-year-old man are breakthrough deaths, meaning both individuals were vaccinated. The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources said 0.71% of fully-vaccinated West Virginians have had a breakthrough case of the virus and 0.009% of fully vaccinated … Read more
More than 200 vehicles and their crews celebrated the 43rd year of the Golden Oldies Street Rod car show over the Labor Day holiday. The event was held on the grounds of the State Capitol and drew dozens of spectators. If you missed that car show, the next big one is the Rod, Run and … Read more
West Virginia’s attorney general is advising the public to be aware of scams with sporting event tickets. As college football season gets underway, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is stressing the importance of fans resisting impulse buys and deals that might be too good to be true. A news release from Morrisey’s office said scalpers can … Read more