The University of Charleston will introduce a new Senior Leadership Certificate for Law Enforcement this fall. The University said on its website that the courses will integrate with the School of Leadership’s associate and bachelor’s programs to help law enforcement advance their careers. Enrollment is open to 300 WV law enforcement professionals throughout the state … Read more
The man discovered near Pumpkin Park in Milton was confirmed Sunday to be a missing person. Police said 42-year old Jarred Lee Melton was discovered by some fishermen in a popular fishing pond in the area. The body was reported just before 4 p.m. Saturday, according to the Milton Police Department. Melton was transported to … Read more
Wayne High School just marked a milestone. The school celebrated their 100th commencement ceremony at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington last weekend, with several alumni in attendance. There was a desk at the front of the stage that dated back to 1921. There were also team uniforms throughout the years and several differnent letter … Read more
Some Charleston businesses and organizations are showing their support for Pride Month by decorating their storefronts. Seven businesses and organizations have entered into a contest put on by the Rainbow Pride of West Virginia. They say the contest is an effort to help the city become a work of art during Pride Month and FestivALL. … Read more
A Charleston man died and a teenager was hospitalized in a utility task vehicle crash early Saturday. Troopers responded to a single UTV wreck at about 1:30 a.m. along Walker Ridge Road near Walton. When troopers arrived at the scene, the driver, 27-year old Jacob Beckner was declared dead from injuries sustained in the crash, … Read more
Gov. Justice signed Senate Bill 1007 into law Friday which will provide more than $80 million to higher education institutions and strengthen state financial aid programs. The governor’s office said the legislation allocates $40 million to the Higher Education Grant Program, doubling the amount low-income students can receive from $3,400 to $6,800 for the upcoming … Read more
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a 64-year old man from Pinch is dead following a shooting late Friday night. According to deputies, they received a call around 11:38 p.m at the TC Energy job site along Stella Drive in Pinch. They say a suspect had pulled up behind some stopped oil company trucks … Read more
The Walter Smittle the Third Regional Responder Training Center officially opened in Ripley Friday and will train law enforcement, medics, firefighters and dispatchers. Eyewitness News said the plan is to improve training and cut costs as the emergency services deal with a growing list of training requirements, some which haven’t been available locally. Jackson County … Read more
Gov. Justice declared Juneteenth 2024 a state holiday. Juneteenth will be observed on June 19, celebrating the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation which freed enslaved people in the United States. Many events will be happening across the state for the holiday, including a Juneteenth Celebration on the Kanawha Boulevard lawns of the West Virginia … Read more
FEMA disaster assistance is now more than $1.2 million from the April storms. Between April 2nd and 6th, severe storms ripped through West Virginia, causing landslides, tornadoes, and flooding. A federal disaster declaration was approved by the president, and FEMA was brought in to help the 11 impacted counties. So far across the state, FEMA … Read more