Students at Marshall University pursuing a career in aviation can now have hands-on learning experiences at a new location while completing their degree. The university expanded its professional pilot bachelor’s degree program to the Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport in the Martinsburg area beginning this fall. Aspiring pilots are able to complete their academic studies … Read more
The state school building authority approved a financial plan Tuesday that might eventually allow for a new $75 million Hurricane Middle School. The plan indicates the School Building Authority would pick up one third of the cost. The SBA still has to sign off on the project which would require roughly half the agency’s school … Read more
State Police said three people have been arrested in connection to the murder of an Eastern Kentucky woman that occurred more than a year ago. According to indictments filed in Floyd County Circuit Court, Michael K. McKinney II, Michael K. McKinney III, and Josh Mullins,all of Martin, Ky., were indicted on charges in Amber Spradlin’s … Read more
West Virginia regulators authorized rate modifications Tuesday for two power companies in order for coal-fired, electric-generating plants to comply with federal environmental standards. Surcharge increases for Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power will total $35.6 million, according to a news release from the West Virginia Public Service Commission. The news release said the financing will allow … Read more
A softball tournament benefiting a scholarship fund in memory of a fallen West Virginia State Police trooper is back for another year and bigger than before. The Cory Maynard Memorial Scholarship Tournament is returning for a second year on Aug. 10 and will now feature 14 teams at Chapmanville’s Ted Ellis Baseball Field, according to … Read more
The deadline for disaster unemployment benefits applications in portions of West Virginia affected by severe spring weather has been extended. Residents living or working in Hancock, Kanawha, Marshall, Ohio, Roane, Wetzel and Wood counties who lost their jobs due to severe weather that occurred on April 11 and 12 may apply for federal benefits by … Read more
Police are searching for a vehicle involved in a crash that injured a pedestrian and closed eastbound lanes of Interstate 64 in Cabell County for several hours early Tuesday. The crash was reported about 5:45 a.m. in the eastbound lanes near Exit 15 and initially involved a tractor-trailer and another vehicle, according to a news … Read more
The man accused of firing shots near the Shawnee Sports Complex in May of this year has had his bond increased. Zion Clark appeared before Circuit Judge Maryclaire Akers in Kanawha County Circuit Court this week and she increased the bond because it was improper in the first place. Lawyers say Clark was improperly released … Read more
A man was charged Tuesday with attempted murder in a stabbing investigation in Mingo County. 25-year old Aaron Mahon of Delbarton is accused of stabbing 33-year old Kenneth Ooten of Delbarton, according to a news release from West Virginia State Police. Troopers said they responded early Tuesday morning to the Upper Bias area near Delbarton … Read more
Kanawha County deputies say the man who died in a car accident in Eastern Kanawha County Monday afternoon was 59-year old David McCallister of Belle. The crash happened on Route 61, between Handley and Montgomery. Deputies said McCallister was driving his car eastbound when he crossed the center line and then hit the guardrail. The … Read more