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
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
Former WVU and Ohio State administrator Gordon Gee will be deposed in a federal trial over what Ohio State University knew about sexual abuse by former team doctor Richard Strauss. A judge has ordered Gee to testify in a case brought by survivors, who say the university ignored or covered up abuse that spanned decades. … Read more
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
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 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
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
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
Structurally deficient bridges remain a major concern in West Virginia, despite the state improving to 30th nationally in overall road and bridge conditions. ABC 8 said the state still has one of the highest percentages of deficient bridges, many of them aging and in need of repair. Recent problems have caused detours in Mason County, … Read more
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