The Huntington Fire Department held a promotion ceremony for six firefighters on Wednesday after several positions opened up because of retirement. Testing and longevity with the department factors into promotions. During the ceremony, Aaron Williams was promoted to Deputy Chief while Jeremy Kress, James Vogt, and Patrick Stapleton were named department captains. Thomas Sims and … Read more
Union workers announced a multi-year deal was established this week for Optimum employees in West Virginia. The Communication Workers of America reached an agreement with the telecommunication company which boosts pay and job security for workers in the Beckley and Logan areas. The contract includes a 7.69% compound wage increase over three years along with … Read more
A former restaurant in the west end of Huntington is now the Huntington Children’s Museum. Wednesday afternoon officials cut the ribbon officially opening the museum, and the hope is the facility becomes a regional family draw. The building was once a Shoney’s restaurant before it was completely gutted on the inside for a variety of … Read more
A continuance was granted for a Raleigh County woman who is on trial for the alleged murder of her then-husband. The defense attorneys for Natalie Cochran asked Raleigh County Circuit Judge H.L. Kirkpatrick to continue her trial for the first-degree murder of her husband, Michael Cochran, saying they needed more time to review the evidence. … Read more
Two people are facing drug charges after a traffic stop in Wayne County. Justin Watts and Misty Rose were each charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute heroin and possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine and heroin, according to a news release from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said they made a … Read more
A West Virginia youth has earned the Gold Award, the highest rank in Girl Scouts, after developing a wellness program at a Summers County elementary school. Kaitlyn Ronat, an ambassador in the Black Diamond Council, began her Gold Award project with the goal of helping children whose emotional and social development were impacted by the … Read more
The Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Administration is stepping down. The governor’s office confirmed this week that Mark Scott’s resignation is effective July 31. Secretary Scott was appointed by Governor Jim Justice on November 1, 2021.
Three Charleston parking garages were put on the auction block at the end of June, and at least one of them has a potential buyer. Court records show Infinity Hotels put in the highest bid for the Washington Street East garage, at $800,000. The company manages the adjacent Charleston Marriott Town Center. It’s not clear … Read more
A man accused in the shooting death of a Nicholas County deputy pleaded guilty Tuesday morning before his trial was set to get underway. Brent Kelly of Birch River accepted the plea deal as jury selection was set to get underway on Tuesday morning. The shooting happened in June 2022 and Nicholas County deputy Thomas … Read more
A small community hospital is planning millions of dollars in improvements while vowing to remain an independent facility. While other health networks are consolidating, Roane General Hospital announced a major $5.4 million renovation Monday. Federal dollars will provide a $3 million dollar loan and a $1 million grant to replace a 50-year-old air conditioning system, … Read more