A domestic violence emergency protective order has been filed against Raleigh County’s prosecuting attorney. 39-year old Benjamin Hatfield of Beaver is accused of domestic violence against a woman who identified herself as a “sexual partner” in the petition that was filed Tuesday in Raleigh County. The order, signed by Family Court Judge Harley Stollings, indicated … Read more
Multiple hydrants in Milton were flushed Monday in an effort to clear lines following reports of discolored water. A letter from the Milton Water Office said customers that experience discolored water after the flushing process are asked to open an outside spigot or run cold water until it clears from the line. Afterwards, hot water … Read more
The internet is abuzz with employees at The Greenbrier Hotel talking about how they could potentially lose their health insurance coverage soon. Employees received a letter from a company representing the Health Fund, saying the Greenbrier Hotel Corporation was four months behind in contributions, equaling $2.4 million with another seven-figure payment due soon. According to … Read more
The former chief financial officer of the Columbus Zoo has been sentenced to prison time for his role in the theft of nearly $2.3 million. Greg Bell pleaded guilty to 14 felony counts related to the theft of zoo funds in October 2023. He was indicted along with former Chief Executive Officer Tom Stalf and … Read more
A potential increase in rates with Appalachian Power won’t got into effect until next year, if they’re approved. The company requested that the rate increase go into effect on September 1, according to documents filed with the Public Service Commission. The Consumer Advocate Division filed a Petition to Intervene on Aug. 13. The Public Service … Read more
Gov. Jim Justice recently announced that he has awarded $1.2 million in STOP Violence Against Women program grant funds to 21 projects across West Virginia.The grants provide personnel, equipment, training, technical assistance, and information systems for the establishment or enhancement of teams that serve domestic violence victims. Among the grant recipients: The West Virginia Coalition … Read more
A man accused of leading police on a multi-county pursuit earlier this year appeared in a Kanawha County court on Monday. Dakota Lee Neff pleaded not guilty to fleeing, obstruction and possession of a stolen vehicle in a February chase that started in Cabell County and ended in Kanawha. Neff is accused of reaching speeds … Read more
The University of Charleston has about 675 students housed on campus this year, and it’s holding welcome week activities this week to ensure a smooth transition into the new year and help students become familiar with on-campus resources. The first day of classes on the UC Charleston campus was Monday, August 19. Same for West … Read more
Gov. Jim Justice announced that Revenue Secretary Larry Pack and State Auditor JB McCuskey inked a letter certifying a 4% reduction in West Virginia’s personal income tax. The certification has been filed with the State Tax Division and will take effect January 1, 2025. State revenue collections exceeded inflation, as stipulated in House Bill 2526, … Read more
The Charleston City Council voted on a bill Monday that would mean no jail time for simple marijuana possession and the bill passed. Councilmember Chad Robinson co-sponsored the bill along with Councilmember Frank Annie. Under the bill, adults carrying less than 15 grams of cannabis would have no fine and a one-year expungement option for … Read more