COVID-19 vaccine available to ages 80 and older

Governor Justice says anyone who is eighty-years-old or older can get the COVID-19 vaccination. The governor says the shots are available, but he’s asking for patience. The health department says appointments are full today. The vaccine is being distributed to over eighty locations across the state, and vaccination events will be held soon at four … Read more

WV teachers unions surprised by school reopening

West Virginia’s teachers unions are not happy with the governor’s decision to send kids back to the classroom. The leadership says it was a total surprise, and they didn’t receive any notice, nor have any input. Educators say the prefer in-person learning, but want to do so when it’s safe.

Winter high school sports postponed

Winter sports and extracurricular activities are being postponed from January 11th to March 1st. Governor Justice says there is plenty of time to get in a winter sports season and he expects vaccinations to slow down the spread of the virus.

Schools will reopen for in-person learning

Governor Justice says that West Virginia elementary and middle schools will return to five-day-a-week in-person instruction on January 19th regardless of what the COVID-19 alert map indicates. Justice says remote learning in failing and that as many as one-third of students have failed at least one core class. Child Protective Services says child abuse and … Read more

Dunbar mayor sworn in

The City of Dunbar has a new mayor. Scott Elliott was sworn in Wednesday. He’s still recovering after losing his arm in a hunting accident just over a month ago. A GoFundMe page has raised more than ten-thousand-dollars, and Elliott says he’s humbled by the support he’s received from the community.

Babysitter sentenced to 100 years in prison

a Preston County woaman will spend 100 years in prision for the death of a thirteen-month-old girl. A jury found 24-year-old Kelly Tusing guilty of shaking or hitting a toddler she was babysitting. The little girl was taken to the hospital and deid eight days later. Tusing’s lawyer says they will appeal the sentence.

Charleston considering bill to eliminate panhandling

The Charleston Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee passed a bill that would eliminate panhandling with 25-feet of a road with a speed limit of 40-miles-per-hour, within a one block radius of a highway or bridge entrance or exit, or entering into the roadway and blocking traffic to collect money. The bill now goes to the … Read more

Puppy recovering from possible overdose

A puppy is recovering from a possible drug overdose. The Kanawha-Charleston humane association administered Narcan, and he responded to treatment in less than thirty-minutes. Technicians suspect he ingested heroine.

Brush fire burns Belle hillside

The Belle Fire Department responded to a brush fire near Midland Avenue and Hastings Drive. No one was hurt, and no structures were threatened. The cause of the fire is under investigation.