A newly released poll shows which way West Virginians are leaning in important races in the November election. There were not many unexpected surprises. West Virginians continue to favor former President Donald Trump in the presidential contest; Gov. Jim Justice looks poised to win a seat in the U.S. Senate; and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey … Read more
The deadline for West Virginia residents affected by the April floods, landslides, and mudslides to apply for federal disaster assistance has been extended to Saturday, November 2, 2024 by FEMA at the request of Governor Jim Justice due to the ongoing influx of new applications from storm survivors. Residents in the eight counties impacted by … Read more
An arrest has been made in a suspicious death investigation in Kanawha County, according to deputies. Brittany Hickman, 35, of Elkview has been charged with first-degree murder in the February 2024 death of 70-year-old Richard Crowder, according to a Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. Crowder was found dead in his Mink Shoals home on Feb. 13 … Read more
Two people died in a house fire Saturday morning in Boone County despite efforts of both firefighters and neighbors. Reports of the fire came in around 10:30 A.M. Firefighters were able to extinguish it but unable to save those inside. Neighbors said when they heard about it, they came to help in any way they … Read more
A man with several warrants was arrested in Wayne County after a pursuit in which he rammed a cruiser multiple times according to deputies. Shawn “Shug” Risner, 37, was spotted by the Drug Enforcement after failure to appear in court for previous charges. Authorities attempted to apprehend him and he rammed his truck into a … Read more
On Saturday three men from Ohio were arrested after state police found large amount of fentanyl in their vehicle according to troopers. Gegory Daniels, 18, Niare Clipper, 18, and Antoine Dortch, 20, face possession with intent to deliver and conspiracy charges after troopers performed a traffic stop in the Madison area of Boone County, according … Read more
The Mountaineers are getting ready for a showdown in Morgantown Saturday against Penn State. While it has been one-side in the Nittany Lions’ favor, the rivalry between these programs has always had a nice ring to it.”West Virginia, they’ve beaten them nine times out of 60 that they’ve played. It’s not very many,” WVU senior … Read more
Officials from WVU Medicine requested help from the state’s business community on Thursday as the heath care network sets out to achieve a prestigious designation.The WVU Cancer Institute is working toward becoming the 73rd cancer center in the nation to be awarded an official designation from the National Cancer Institute, said Albert Wright, president and … Read more
There will be no interruptions in health care coverage for hundreds of union employees at The Greenbrier, the resort announced Thursday. The announcement comes just before a deadline was issued by a labor union for the Greenbrier to address alleged delinquencies in health care contributions. The resort has denied any wrongdoing surrounding the health care … Read more
Police in Charleston are asking for the public’s help in a package theft investigation.The incident was reported about 3 p.m. Saturday in the 900 block of Anaconda Avenue, according to the Charleston Police Department.Investigators said an unknown individual stole a package from a front porch, which was captured on surveillance video. Anyone with information is … Read more