An historic Kanawha County church will be turned into a two-suite lodge. The Corton Lodge in Corton will accommodate a maximum of twelve guests who will have direct access to the Elk River and four miles of hiking paths. The building was a Baptist church up until the 1970s when it closed. Each suite will … Read more
The Cabell County Courthouse suffered some major damage after deputies said a man was caught on camera knocking out windows. Cabell County Sheriff Chuck Zerkle said an arrest warrant has been issued for Christopher Meade, who is accused of breaking at least 21 windows at the courthouse. Zerkle said the incident happened at about 10 … Read more
Schools in Wayne and Jackson counties received a national honor this week. Kellogg Elementary School in Wayne County and Gilmore Elementary School in Jackson County were honored in the 2024 class of National Blue Ribbon Schools. Pleasant Valley Elementary School in Marion County was also included in the 2024 class that is made up of … Read more
A West Virginia man wanted in multiple criminal investigations, including murder, was taken into custody in Kanawha County on Monday. 32-year old Jamie Ray Jones of Fairmont was arrested at a home in the Kelly’s Creek area. Jones was wanted in Fairmont for kidnapping and attempted murder. He was also wanted in a separate case … Read more
Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced the grand prize winner of a lottery deer hunt at Twin Falls Resort State Park with Whitetail Frenzy. The contest was won by John Tipton, who will be featured in an upcoming episode of “Whitetail Frenzy,” a West Virginia-based show that follows hunters … Read more
West Virginia has filed a lawsuit against a Boone County man after several complaints were filed against his business for failing to provide material that customers paid for. The lawsuit stems from 23 formal complaints filed against Douglas Baisden who allegedly sold shed and barn building kits as Build a Barn, LLC. and Barnyard Building … Read more
More changes are coming to the Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department. Back in May, nearly a dozen firefighters resigned from the Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department. The firefighters who walked out claimed they had no choice but to leave due to the allegations of nepotism and dishonesty. In July, the chief and board of directors … Read more
Police arrested a woman after a child wearing handcuffs escaped a home and ran to a neighbor for help. Laura Southworth of Charleston is being charged with child abuse and unlawful restraint, according to a news release from the Charleston Police Department. Around 9 a.m. on Monday, 911 received a call from a neighbor in … Read more
A home was damaged in a fire in in Kanawha County Sunday afternoon as several crews responded to battle the blaze. Reports of the fire came in about 4 p.m. along Robinson Drive in Mammoth. When crews arrived on scene, there was heavy smoke coming from the attic of the house, according to Chief Gordy … Read more
This week will mark the beginning of hunting season for some big game. The archery and crossbow seasons for white-tailed deer, black bear, and wild boar will open on Saturday, Sept. 28. Hunters are encouraged to purchase their license and stamps at WVhunt.com before the seasons start. West Virginia’s wild boar season is only open … Read more