News Staff The Public Service Commission has received more than 19-hundred complaints about Suddenlink. County Commissioners are filing a request to intervene in the PSC’s investigation into the area’s leading cable and internet provider, and are asking the legislature to change the law that regulates the internet service.
Kanawha County Schools is looking to fill 150 to 200 new positions that are being created as part of the American Rescue Plan. The district will provide help to students academically, as well as, socially and emotionally by opening up new positions for counselors, psychologists, and teachers.
Bridge construction in the city of Montgomery is underway, and it’s presenting a challenge for drivers. Police have been doing their best to help keep traffic flowing, and concerns have been raised over the timing of the lights on the bridge. There are worries that someone who runs a red light on one side of … Read more
The landmark opioid case is now in the hands of Senior U.S. District Judge David Faber. Final arguments were delivered Wednesday in the case against Cardinal Health, McKesson Corp., and Amerisource Bergen. Judge Faber will be receiving final paperwork from the lawyers over the next three weeks and when he reaches a conclusion he will … Read more
Citing a spike in new COVID-19 cases across the state, the Putnam County Health Department has resumed weekly testing and vaccination clinics at its Liberty Square location. The health department made the announcement Wednesday on its Facebook page. Free testing and vaccinations will be available 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 30, and Wednesday, … Read more
Demolition work got underway Wednesday on fire-gutted apartments in Ravenswood the city had been battling to raze. WCHS TV reported that in March, firefighters responded to a blaze at the former Washington Motel. Two people were transported to the hospital. The owner of the building had balked at the city’s efforts to demolish the structure. … Read more
Nicholas County’s school superintendent released a statement, saying that students and staff will not be required to wear masks or socially distance when school starts Aug. 19. Superintendent Donna Burge-Tetrick said, however, that masks will only be required if West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, the West Virginia Department of Education, or the West Virginia Department … Read more
No one was hurt in an explosion at the Chemours Plant in Belle. It happened in a furnace that was down for maintenance. No chemicals were involved. An investigation into what cause the failure is underway.
The West Virginia man accused of pepper spraying Capitol Police on January 6th will remain in Jail. Lawyers for George Tanios are trying to get him released while he waits for trial. The claim he can be heard on video telling his co-defendant not to use the chemical spray.
Yeager Airport is getting a new name. Beginning in 2022 it will be known as West Virginia International Yeager Airport. The international tag is appropriate with the addition of a U.S. customs Building at Yeager in December.