BridgeValley marks twelve years being a combined community and technical college

BridgeValley Community and Technical College marked its 12th annual Founders Day recently. The college was established March 20, 2014, following the merger of Bridgemont Community and Technical College and Kanawha Valley Community and Technical College. Interim President Suzette Breeden says the college remains focused on meeting West Virginia’s workforce and education needs. BridgeValley serves about … Read more

KCHA isn’t taking new animals because of a distemper outbreak

The Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association is temporarily pausing dog and puppy intakes through April second after a spike in distemper cases, with more than a dozen dogs affected or exposed. The shelter will still take emergency cases while monitoring the situation. They say most recently adopted pets are likely safe, especially if vaccinated, but owners should … Read more

Family refuses to sell land for a proposed data center

A Northern Kentucky family is turning down a $26 million offer to sell part of their farmland, saying they don’t want it turned into a data center . Ida Huddleston and her daughter say their 1,200-acre property near Maysville has been in the family for generations, and they’re committed to preserving it. The offer, believed … Read more

Bird flu detected in a backyard flock in Kanawha County

Avian influenza has been confirmed in a backyard flock in Kanawha County, according to state officials. The West Virginia Department of Agriculture says the highly pathogenic strain was identified after testing, and the property is now under quarantine to protect nearby flocks and the food supply. This marks the sixth case in backyard birds in … Read more

A bill allowing more flexibility in school calendar awaits governor’s signature

A bill headed to the governor would let West Virginia schools replace the traditional 180-day calendar with a requirement of 900 instructional hours. Supporters say the change would give counties more flexibility in structuring the school year and allow for options like adjusted schedules or even a four-day week. Some educators are concerned longer school … Read more

Kanawha County Commissioners approve new budget

The Kanawha County Commission has approved a more than $63 million budget despite a $700,000 deficit, citing rising costs and lagging revenue. Officials say a 30% drop in coal severance funding has reduced discretionary spending, limiting support for community programs. Higher expenses, including the county’s jail bill and PEIA costs, have made the budget difficult … Read more

Airport improvements are coming to Bridgeport

The new terminal project at North Central West Virginia Airport in Bridgeport is nearing completion after Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced nearly $2 million in funding to finish a key taxiway. The project, now about 98% complete, will connect the new terminal to the main runway, allowing for expanded commercial service and potential new airlines. Officials … Read more

New 9-1-1 Center is in the works in Clay County

Clay County leaders are beginning early plans for a new 911 center, aiming to improve response times. County Commissioner Joyce Johnson says the goal is to better equip dispatchers and first responders, especially in areas where cell and radio service remain unreliable. ABC 8 said, in some cases, crews have to find higher ground just … Read more