Deputies are seeking help identifying a suspect in an armed robbery that happened Saturday night in the Mossy area, according to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. Reports came in just after 11 p.m. of an armed robbery at the Midway T&C gas station. According to authorities, the suspect went into the store in clothes concealing … Read more
Some of West Virginia’s best high school football players met at Black Eagles Stadium to compete in the historic All Star showdown between the North Bears and the South Cardinals. The Cardinals held off the Bears with a goal line stand for a 21 – 20 victory in overtime. It was only the third time … Read more
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be relocating a disaster recovery center for West Virginians affected by April’s severe weather. A center at the Hansford Senior Community Center in St. Albans closed Friday and moved to Dunbar, according to a news release from the agency. The news release said the new center will open at … Read more
According to Putnam County 911 dispatchers, an asphalt dump truck rolled over and caught fire around 2 p.m. Friday on Route 35 near Tuckers Branch Road. The Winfield Volunteer Fire Department, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and Putnam County EMS responded to the accident. One person has been taken to the hospital, but the extent of … Read more
Eligible West Virginia students will soon receive grocery assistance vouchers, state officials announced Friday. Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer cards will be mailed to students starting Sunday, according to a news release from the West Virginia Department of Human Services. The news release said a one-time benefit of $120 will be loaded on cards in the … Read more
A procession was held celebrating Montgomery Fire Chief Benny Filiaggi who died Friday morning. The City of Montgomery shared a statement on social media remembering the fire chief and expressing their thanks for his commitment to the city. Saying “His work ethic and passion for helping people was unmatched and he will truly be missed,” … Read more
The Mountain Valley Pipeline – a 300-mile-long natural gas pipeline in parts of West Virginia and Virginia is in service as of Friday morning, according to a press release. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission recently said the pipeline could begin transmitting natural gas, but has not yet. The pipeline is available for “interruptible or short-term … Read more
Before Jerry West became ‘The Logo,’ he faced hardship as a child in West Virginia.He was physically abused by his father, and his brother, David, was killed in action in the Korean War. “He had had a lot of pain in his life,” said author Roland Lazenby, who resides in Salem, VA. “He’s a very … Read more
Transportation officials are accepting bids for two dozen projects across West Virginia, including a partial rebuild of Interstate 77 between Tuppers Creek Road and the Jackson County line. The West Virginia Department of Transportation announced 24 construction project proposals including Jill Micah Hess Memorial Bridge renovations in Boone County, Virginia Street paving in Fayette County, … Read more
More than 100 teams will be part of the U.S. Youth Soccer Championship Series in Charleston this weekend. Thousands of athletes, coaches and families will split time between the Shawnee Sports Complex and Barboursville Park beginning today. Championship games will be held at Shawnee to be followed by a regional tournament next week. Kanawha County … Read more