A change to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant and Children will expand acceptance to farmers markets. The West Virginia Department of Health said the WIC cash value will now allow recipients to purchase fresh produce at local farmers markets beginning June 1. The new expansion will allow for a direct transfer from … Read more
A man accused of fatally stabbing his father in Point Pleasant will stay in a mental health facility for a maximum of 90 days to see if he is fit for trial. Charles Neal Jr. stabbed his father, Charles Neal Sr. back in December of 2023. Point Pleasant Police said at the time that the … Read more
A deck of cards will decide who sits on the Montgomery City Council. Roger Landers and Sean Malhotra each have 109 votes, and since Montgomery is split between Kanawha and Fayette counties, the county commissions can’t make the decision and it’s left up the city instead. A special meeting has been set for Thursday, May … Read more
A man accused of providing a methamphetamine to an 11-year-old boy in Nicholas County is facing multiple charges, according to a criminal complaint filed in Nicholas County Magistrate Court. The complaint said between January and May, a minor was given methamphetamine at a Birch River home on four separate occasions. Investigators said the boy recounted … Read more
Kanawha County Schools announced plans for this summer’s food service program. It will include free breakfast and lunch for kids ages 2 to 18 from June 10 to Aug. 9. Bridgeview Elementary will be a host site from June 10 through 28. Breakfast and lunch will be available at Capital High School from July 8 … Read more
Huntington was named one of the best places to live and retire in recently. U.S. News ranked the town at No. 86 among the best cities to live in and No. 48 on the list of top places to retire in. The report cited low cost of living, outdoor and entertainment options, mild climate and … Read more
The West Virginia Department of Human Services claims it never received an abuse or neglect referral on a teenager in Boone County despite a state police report that a welfare call on the girl led to a referral more than a year before her death. Eyewitness News reported that a West Virginia State Police call … Read more
At it’s meeting this week, 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 to a news release from the city. The city will enter a contract with Cincinnati-based KZF … Read more
West Virginia Divisoin of Corrections commissioner William Marshall said Tuesday that the West Virginia National Guard is no longer needed to cover vacancies in jails and prisons as of May 10. Nearly 350 guard members have spent time helping cover open positions after Gov. Jim Justice declared a state of emergency for West Virginia’s jails … Read more
The West Virginia Dept. of Education is rolling out a new resource to support students during National Mental Health Awareness Month. Parent Guidance is an online platform for families, teachers and caregivers that may be used to address wellness and self care. Tools include parent coaching with behavioral health experts, parenting sessions taught by licensed … Read more