On Friday the office of Gov. Jim Justice released additional information detailing the nature of a possible special session of the West Virginia Legislature. Justice Chief of Staff Brian Abraham confirmed there will not be a special session, and that the matter will be addressed during the Legislature’s regular session early next year. Abraham alluded … Read more
Kanawha County deputies are investigating after human remains were found over a hillside late last week. The remains were discovered in the 5300 block of Elk River Road near the Young’s Bottom area on Nov. 29, according to a news release from the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. The remains are believed to be those of … Read more
It’s graduation weekend at the University of Charleston. Commencemnt for the fall semester is set for Saturday, December 7 at 10:00 a.m. in the Wehrle Athletic Arena on UC’s campus. About 200 students will participate, representing the university’s Charleston, Beckley, and online programs and four of its five schools: the School of Arts & Sciences, … Read more
A sailor who died during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 will finally be laid to rest today. Fireman 2nd Class William Paul Kubinec was born in 1919 in Cleveland, Ohio, and grew up in Garrettsville in Portage County, Ohio, according to the Navy Office of Community Outreach. He was one of many sailors … Read more
The annual Charleston Christmas Parade didn’t happen as planned this week because of the weather. The parade was originally scheduled for Thursday, but it has been postponed until Tuesday, Dec. 17, according to a news release from the city. Organizers said they postponed the popular event manily due to low temperatures and wind chills.
The new Sheetz location in Marmet will open at 8 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 with a ribbon cutting at 10:45 am. As part of the grand opening, Sheetz will make donations to the Mountaineer Food Bank and Special Olympics West Virginia. The new Sheetz store can be found off Interstate 64 at 10401 MacCorkle Avenue.
The first meeting of the Central Appalachia Highway Economic Development Authority was held Wednesday afternoon. The authority is made up of 15 members from the private sector and representatives of five counties from southern West Virginia. Part of the Interstate-73/74 corridor from Michigan to Myrtle Beach passes through southern West Virginia, specifically Mercer, McDowell, Wyoming, … Read more
The 54-foot Norwood Spruce that was supposed to arrive from Watoga State Park in Pocahontas County last week came a few days late because it wouldn’t fit on the truck, but the huge tree made it to Charleston this week. 50 mph wind gust toppled the tree Wednesday night into Thursday morning, but crews have … Read more
City officials are working to replace the South Charleston Community Center with a new wellness center and coliseum. South Charleston Mayor Frank Mullens said both facilities will be built in the same place but that location has yet to be decided. Mullens said the city is looking at multiple sites between 14 to 16 acres … Read more
The search for West Virginia’s next football coach is already underway. West Virginia Athletic Director Wren Baker said during a news conference that he, along with a search firm, have already cast a wide net as they begin to look for a new head football coach. The timeline of the hiring process will largely depend … Read more