Many parents, teachers and community members from the areas of Geary and Walton learned on Thursday their schools would be closing. Following financial struggles that sent Roane County Schools into a state of emergency and declining enrollment faced by many rural counties, the board of education made the difficult decision to close and consolidate Geary … Read more
Firefighters said four people who became stranded while riding a side-by-side in Kanawha County were rescued late Thursday night. Emergency crews were dispatched to the Hughes Creek area and searched for a group whose vehicle became stuck in mud, according to a social media post from the Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department.The post said the four … Read more
School consolidation could happen in Roane County. The district is considering closing Walton and Geary K-8 schools and merging them into Spencer Middle and Elementary Schools. Public comments wrapped up Tuesday night. Superintendent Michelle Stellato says the move could save about $1.4 million a year and help reduce the county’s budget deficit, though some residents … Read more
After two days of hearing funding request presentations from 31 Counties, the School Building Authority of West Virginia is in the process of deciding which counties will get a portion of their $43.5 million in funding. WCHS TV said all of the requests submitted total more than $170 million. Last year, school safety related items … Read more
Sports fields across Putnam County Schools are set for major upgrades. A bond levy passed in May 2024 will fund improvements at eight high and middle schools, including new field lighting, ADA-compliant bleachers, and new press boxes. Deputy Superintendent Bruce McGrew says the updates are about safety, modernization, and supporting student athletes. Bidding on the … Read more
The Huntington Sanitary Board broke ground Wednesday on a major expansion of the city’s wastewater treatment plant. Officials say the project will boost safety for workers, support economic growth, meet environmental standards, and make the treatment process more efficient. Once complete, the upgraded facility will be able to treat 17 million gallons of wastewater on … Read more
A fourth lawsuit has been filed against former Kanawha County deputy Cass Close, who was charged earlier this year with sexually assaulting an inmate. Attorney Jesse Forbes announced the new lawsuit, naming Close, the Kanawha County Commission, and another deputy as defendants. The suit accuses Close of sexually assaulting a female inmate at the Kanawha … Read more
A partial settlement has been filed in Hope Gas’s proposed rate increase case before the West Virginia Public Service Commission. The company originally sought a $79.6 million hike but is now requesting a $41.2 million increase — about 21 percent more in base rate revenues. If approved, the new rates would take effect February 25th, … Read more
A woman has been charged in a deadly hit-and-run investigation earlier this week. WCHS TV said 30-year old Marissa Russell of Milton has been charged with hit-and-run causing death following an incident on Tuesday in Mason County. West Virginia State Police said the accident happened in the 700 block of Wood School Road and 58-year … Read more
During this week’s update on food assistance amid the ongoing government shutdown and SNAP lapse, Governor Patrick Morrisey said the system they have now with the food banks and pantries and the National Guard is working. However, he said if the need outgrows what the state is providing, he is not afraid to call the … Read more