Hundreds of motorcycle riders traveled from California to Nitro, W.Va. to honor soldiers MIA and POWs in the annual “Run For The Wall.” “Coming down communities and towns that they cherish, the best thing I can do is say: ‘thank you’,” Vietnam veteran Ron Wind said. The ride began as a way for Vietnam veterans … Read more
Officials outlined plans to revamp Charleston’s fire departments and construct a new headquarters for first responders during a city council meeting Monday.The Charleston City Council approved the purchase of property in the 1300 block of Lee Street East to construct a new fire headquarters that will offer office space, wellness facilities and training opportunities, according … Read more
First responders made a successful water rescue along the Kanawha River last Monday, bringing two teenage girls safely to shore. The teens lost control of a raft along the river near Malden, according to the Charleston Fire Department.Firefighters said the children hung on to a barge tie-up until a rescue team was able to reach … Read more
As university, state and federal leaders gathered to break ground on the latest construction project on Marshall’s campus, University President Brad Smith said this institute will change the cyber security landscape in education and in national security. It will be known as the Marshall University Institute for Cyber Security, but it will also be home … Read more
The grandparents of a 14-year-old Boone County girl who was found in a “skeletal state” have been charged in the investigation. Jerry, 75, and Donna Stone, 76, were taken into custody last week by the Boone County Sheriff’s Office and charged with child neglect causing death. A criminal complaint alleges the Stones failed to “exercise … Read more
Two people were injured after a shooting Friday night in Huntington, that according to dispatchers. The shooting was reported in the 100 block of West Ninth Avenue just before 12:45 a.m., according to Cabell County dispatchers. Police were searching for a suspect in the hours following the incident. No information has been provided on if … Read more
A group of 325 motorcyclists began a journey 37 miles east of Los Angeles and they’ll end up at the Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C. over Memorial Day weekend. The group stopped in Nitro this week as part of the annual cross country trip known as Run for the Wall. The trip honors those … Read more
First lady Cathy Justice announced plans to celebrate West Virginia Day with a hot dog sauce cookoff. Cooks may submit their own chili recipes to earn cash prizes: $500 to first place, $300 to second and $100 for third. The most boss sauce will be served atop hot dogs at a 2024 West Virginia Day … Read more
Lawmakers approved a $50 million appropriation for a new agricultural laboratory on the campus of West Virginia State University during a special legislative session. The project was announced during Gov. Jim Justice’s State of the State Address in January, but was not approved until the legislatures came back to Charleston last week in a special … Read more
A Fayette County man has been sentenced to two consecutive life sentences after being convicted of two first-degree murder charges. Carl Blaine Cox of Dempsey, was convicted in February of the murder of his daughter, Rhonda Cox, and son-in-law, Jimmy Neal, II, in 2022. Then, Cox allegedly murdered the pair after Neal threatened to come … Read more