Delegate Isaac Sponaugle is conceding the Democratic race for West Virginia Attorney General. There is a 145 vote margin between Sponaugle and Sam Petsonk. Sponaugle says he won’t ask for a recount.
WVU Defensive Coordinator, Vic Koenning, is on administrative leave, and is accused of mistreating a player. Former Capital High School standout Kerry Martin Jr. says Koenning used derogatory language, and brought up politics and religion during team meetings.
A man is under arrest after a standoff in Boone County. The suspect attacked a deputy and escaped when was being transported to jail. He was taken into custody at a nearby house. He’s hospitalized in serious condition. Two officers were treated and released.
A one-year-old boy is recovering after he was hit by a car at his Westwood home. The little boy was playing in the yard when he ran into the driveway and was hit by a relative backing out of the driveway. He’s expected to be okay.
St. Albans High School is imposing some restrictions on its in-person graduation ceremony today after some seniors tested positive for COVID-19. They contracted the virus on a trip to Myrtle Beach. The students will not be allowed to attend the ceremony.
The Kanawha County Commission reports the 2020 primary election is about $150,000 more than the last presidential primary for the area. As of Tuesday morning, Kanawha County taxpayers spent more than $250,000 on the election. The Kanawha County Commission anticipates taxpayers spending more than $500,000 for the election. The Kanawha County Clerk’s Office says the … Read more
Putnam County deputies arrested a woman after they say she was found unresponsive behind the wheel of a car with two children inside the vehicle. 31-year old Schalinda Ball is charged after deputies responded to the call at Sable Point Apartments in Teays Valley Monday night. Putnam EMS arrived and gave Ball Narcan and she … Read more
In an effort to keep emergency medicine fully funded, people in Roane County might have to pay a yearly EMS fee. Roane County EMS is proposing a yearly fee to update a 40-year-old levy that was put in place when the department only had one truck and volunteer staff. The Roane County EMS Director told … Read more
The University of Charleston has released its campus reopening plan, announcing fall classes begin Aug. 24. In-person instruction will continue through Nov. 21 and after the week of Thanksgiving, Charleston courses will continue online through Dec. 4. Beckley students will continue with in-person instruction after Thanksgiving, supplemented with online instruction as needed. Winter break begins … Read more
The University of Charleston has released its campus reopening plan, announcing fall classes begin Aug. 24. Employees and students will complete an information form and participate in healthy and safety practice training prior to returning to campus. And, they’ll be required to perform a daily health assessment and there will be designated checkpoints for temperature … Read more