Sheriff’s office maintains a year-round prescription drug drop box

The Kanawha County Sheriff’s department said over the years they have received hundreds of unused medications with their drop-off system, including last weekend’s event. The sheriff’s office, Charleston Police, and several other law enforcement agencies across the state were part of the National Drug Take Back Day, saying it’s the safest and most responsible way … Read more

GameChanger program gets a financial boost

Gov. Jim Justice visited the Antero Resources last week, where the GameChanger Prevention Education Program received a $60,000 donation from the Antero Foundation. The governor’s office says on its website that the contribution will go directly toward funding the GameChanger program in schools across Doddridge, Harrison, Ritchie, Tyler, and Wetzel Counties. GameChanger is in more … Read more

Charleston car accident claims one life

A man died in a two-vehicle crash in Charleston Saturday. Charleston Police said 63-year old Stanley Burkes of Charleston, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident at the intersection of Kanawha Boulevard East and East Point Drive. Investigators said Burkes’ vehicle failed to yield while turning left onto East Point Drive and was … Read more

Power outage closes the courthouse on Monday

The Kanawha County Judicial Annex unexpectedly closed Monday morning due to a power outage. Officials said a transformer blew in the area and the building’s generator did not kick on, leading to the building having to close. The courthouse is expected to reopen at 9 a.m. today (Tuesday).

Details announced for this summer’s Charleston Sternwheel Regatta

The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta is well into its planning stages. Wednesday, event organizers announced entertainment headliners for this year’s event. The regatta will be held from Wednesday, July 3 through Sunday, July 7 with musical acts gracing the Haddad Riverfront Park stage on four nights. Reggae artist Shaggy will kick off the long weekend. The … Read more

Local law enforcement officer earns a national honor

A Kanawha County deputy has been named as Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by the U.S. Marshal Service, according to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. Lt. Brent Borchers is receiving one of the highest honors granted by the U.S. Marshal Service for his service, becoming one of the two officers in the nation receiving … Read more

Mountaineer Gas is cleared by the PSC in its response to gas outage

Investigators with the West Virginia Public Service Commission have determined that Mountaineer Gas’ response to a widespread outage in November was “very appropriate and reasonable.” The PSC issued the memorandum following an investigation into the company’s response to outages on Charleston’s West Side in November. As part of the memo, the commission recommended the case … Read more