A contract between a local emergency service organization and major heath care provider was announced Friday.The Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority and Highmark BlueCross BlueShield have made an agreement regarding Highmark’s reimbursements for KCEAA’s services, according to a news release from the authority. The release noted the agreement abandons a KCEAA proposal that would have … Read more
After four days of jury selection, a judge has declared a mistrial in the case of a man accused of murdering a West Virginia trooper in Mingo County.Timothy Kennedy, of Matewan is accused of killing West Virginia State Police Sgt. Corey Maynard as he responded to a shooting in the Beech Creek area in 2023. … Read more
Deputies are asking for public assistance in an active investigation into a deadly crash that occurred Tuesday evening in Kanawha County. The wreck involved a utility truck and SUV shortly before 5 p.m. in the 2000 block of Lens Creek Road in Hernshaw, according to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said an 8-year-old girl … Read more
Employees and patrons of a Kanawha County restaurant were evacuated after a coal truck crashed into the building, deputies said. The wreck occurred about 5 p.m. Thursday, downing power lines behind a Shoney’s location in Belle, according to Kanawha County deputies. Deputies said the driver was entrapped due to the downed lines and diesel fuel … Read more
The PEIA Finance Board approved on Thursday a three percent deductible increase, along with a $200 increase in the spousal surcharge. Over the last three years public employees have been subject to nearly a 50% increase in PEIA deductibles. Public employees feel that this increase has put them between a rock and a hard place … Read more
A fire displaced several people at a Ripley building Friday morning. The fire was reported in the 200 block of South Church Street about 4:15 a.m. Friday. Officials said no injuries were reported in the incident. The blaze left nine residents of five apartments without a home and also damaged four businesses. The street in … Read more
Deputies are asking for public assistance in an active investigation into a deadly crash that occurred Tuesday evening in Kanawha County. The wreck involved a utility truck and SUV shortly before 5 p.m. in the 2000 block of Lens Creek Road in Hernshaw, according to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said an 8-year-old girl … Read more
Wayne County is facing tough choices as school leaders consider closing or consolidating two elementary schools to help balance a multi-million-dollar budget shortfall. Genoa Elementary, along with Dunlow Elementary, are the schools under consideration for closing or consolidation to save money. At Genoa Elementary, $4.2 million has to be cut from the budget. More than … Read more
A popular Charleston thrift store is getting ready for a major makeover. The Goodwill on Virginia Street is closing temporarily as it transforms into West Virginia’s second outlet, or “bins” store. When it reopens, shoppers won’t see racks or price tags. Instead, they’ll dig through large bins, paying by the pound for whatever they find. … Read more
U.S. Senators Jim Justice and Ruben Gallego of Arizona are introducing a bipartisan resolution to recognize December 6, 2025, as this year’s National Miners Day. The designation would recognize current, former and retired miners, as well as those who lost their lives in mining accidents or occupational illnesses, according to the Mine Safety and Health … Read more