U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., held a virtual briefing Thursday with much of the conversation centered around recent layoffs at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in Morgantown. Capito said “I wanted to express that I am extremely concerned about this This is impacting and will impact not only the folks that … Read more
Two people are accused of setting fire to a stolen vehicle in central West Virginia, investigators said. Dylan McCracken, 38, and Dawn Pietripaoli, 45, both of Lewis County, are charged with third-degree arson for allegedly setting a stolen vehicle on fire last month in the Jane Lew area, according to a news release from the … Read more
The two individuals suspected of stealing from an elderly man while attempting to scam elderly people in Putnam County have been identified, police said. Police sought the publics help after a man and woman attempted were going around the Walmart in Hurricane asking elderly people for money. According to a post Hurricane Police Department, the … Read more
Two people have been arrested in connection to the United Bank robbery that occurred in West Logan Thursday morning, court records show. Brian Lee Corbett, 49, of South Charleston and Charlena Gail Wilburn, 47, of Danville were both charged with felony accessory and could face further felony charges if investigators determined they were directly involved … Read more
One person was rescued after driving into high water Friday in Kanawha County, dispatchers said. A driver became stuck when they tried to get through high water near Greenbrier Street and Rutledge Road in the Pinch area, according to Kanawha County dispatchers. Rescue crews were able to get the person out and drive them home. … Read more
Organizers announced the headlining performances for the 2025 Charleston Sternwheel Regatta this week. Country singer and Kentucky native Carly Pearce will get things kicked off on Thursday, July 3, followed by KC & the Sunshine Band on Friday, July 4. Legendary rapper Busta Rhymes will get the weekend started on Saturday night, July 5, followed … Read more
West Virginia University introduced its new men’s basketball coach on Thursday. New head coach Ross Hodge knows athletic director Wren Baker from his days at North Texas, who called Hodge “a tremendous leader” at the introductory press conference. Hodge comes to WVU after serving the past two seasons as the head coach for the Mean … Read more
A Holz Elementary School pre-school teacher is accused of assaulting a special needs student. 55-year old Patricia Lynn Summerfield of Charleston is charged with felony battery and assault of a disabled child after an incident Tuesday at Holz Elementary, according to a criminal complaint filed in Kanawha County Magistrate Court. Summerfield is accused of dragging … Read more
A man employed as a grave digger, Matthew Ray Fortner of Huntington, has been arrested in connection to an infant body that was discovered outside of its casket in a cemetery in Cabell County. A criminal complaint filed with the Cabell County Magistrate Court said Fortner was employed as a grave digger at Baylous Cemetery … Read more
A former Logan County coffee shop owner who was indicted in a sex crimes case involving minors has pleaded guilty to several charges. Michael Cline pleaded guilty to three felony charges, according to Logan County Prosecutor David Wandling. Two of the charges carry up to two years of prison time each and a maximum $2,000 … Read more