News Staff Another store in the Charleston Town Center is closing. Rack Room Shoes, right across from the now-closed JC Penney at the mall, is expected to close June 7, according to store workers. A sign posted in the storefront alerts shoppers to the closure. This comes after JC Penney in January announced it was closing its … Read more
The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction of the man charged with killing a Charleston police officer in 2020. Joshua Phillips to was sentenced to the maximum of 40 in prison by Kanawha County Circuit Court Judge Jennifer Bailey for the second-degree murder of Charleston police officer Cassie Johnson in December … Read more
Earlier this week there were over 500 animals up for adoption at the Kanawha County Humane Association. The shelter hosted an emergency empty the shelter event on Tuesday with help from the Bissell Pet Foundation. All pet adoptions were $20. The shelter is still looking for adopters and foster families too. The shelter is open … Read more
Deputies are seeking a suspect and warning local businesses to look out for counterfeit money. They’re looking for help identifying the male suspect, last seen with another male traveling in a black sedan, who is believed to be responsible for distributing counterfeit $100 bills, according to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. The two individuals are … Read more
Several were apprehended and one person was arrested after a string of auto thefts in Barboursville overnight Wednesday. Eyewitness News reported 29-year old Rodney Etters was taken into custody and charged with larceny, auto tempering and an outstanding warrant after he and another suspect allegedly broke-in to several vehicles. Barboursville Police said on social media … Read more
The Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association received a big gift this week. The national nonprofit nonprofit Petco Love is gifting a $100,000 grant to the organization to help with adoption and lifesaving efforts. The gift is part of more than $12M in investments recently announced by Petco Love, according to a news release from the group. The … Read more
Putnam County Commissioners met on Tuesday evening to discuss appointing a new humane officer. A partnership between the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association and the Putnam County Animal shelter brought in temporary vet and managerial services until Putnam County filled those positions. The Putnam County Commission said they’re continuing to review applications for a new director … Read more
The Summer Saturdays Series returns to Huntington’s Central City this weekend. A news release from the Old Central City Association said the association and RenewAll Inc. will host the music and art talent series. The kickoff for the event will be on Saturday at the Central City Gazebo at 544 West 14th Street in Huntington. … Read more
Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Tuesday that the state has identified more than 100 locations in McDowell County still dealing with major impacts from the mid-February flooding. The National Guard has cleared more than 17,000 tons of debris from affected areas, and he said another thousand tons of debris has been cleared through other contractors. The … Read more
Hercules and Ned are two hard working dogs at West Virginia International Yeager Airport.. The border collies and their handler make daily patrols along the milelong airfield to ensure birds and other wildlife stay away from planes and keep passengers and crew safe. Yeager management in 2018 bought Hercules at the recommendation of a wildlife … Read more