Three West Virginia Schools named Blue Ribbon Schools

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 man wanted in Fairmont is arrested in Kanawha County

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

Winner announced for this fall’s lotter deer hunt

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

Fire damages a family’s home in Mammoth

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

Hunting licenses are available now for fall seasons

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