CAMC limiting visitors due to incrased flu activity

Charleston Area Medical Center is asking you to limit visiting friends and family in the hospital due to increased flu activity. The hospitals request no more than two visitors per patient at any time, and that if you are not feeling well, you should not visit.

Bank robbery suspect wanted

Ashland police are looking for a bank robber who robbed the PNC Ban on Blackburn Avenue. Investigators recovered a stolen white panel van used in the robbery, but are still looking for a suspect.

Burglary suspect under arrest

A suspect is under arrest for a burglary in Putnam County. Thirty-four-year-old Chad McDonald is accused of running from police and dragging an officer down some steps. He’s charged with fleeing and battery on an officer.

Gordman’s Stores to Open March 3

West Virginia will be opening nine Gordmans stores in 2020. The apparel and home décor retailer will open locations in St. Albans, Buckhannon, Elkins, Grafton, Lewisburg, Logan, Moundsville, New Martinsville and Summersville. These are the first Gordmans stores to come to West Virginia. All nine locations will open March 3. Job fairs were held Thursday … Read more

Kanawha County Leader Heads New Child Welfare Committee

A committee has been formed in the West Virginia Senate to focus on upcoming legislation related to child welfare. The Senate Select Committee on Children and Families will be led by Kanawha County Republican and Senate Majority Leader Tom Takubo. The committee will focus on issues related to the state’s ongoing foster care crisis and … Read more

Road Work Planned for Next Week on I-64

The West Virginia Division of Highways will be conducting a routine safety inspection next week on the Fort Hill Bridge on Interstate 64 in Charleston. Road crews will be working from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, through Saturday, Jan. 18, on the Eugene A. Carter Memorial Bridge. The DOH said traffic will … Read more

Woody Williams’ Impact is Felt Around the US

Medal of Honor of recipient Woody Williams was celebrated this week at the governor’s State of the State address. Gov. Justice highlighted what Williams is doing for Gold Star Families – families who have lost an immediate family member in the line of duty of military service. Williams has been backing an effort to have … Read more

Charleston warming stations need voluteers

Volunteers are needed to staff Charleston’s warming stations when it’s fifteen-degrees or colder. The Kanawha Valley Collective said nine warming stations opened their doors last winter and at least 12 volunteers are needed per night.