Today’s remarkable solar eclipse will bring a path of totality to a 115-mile stretch of the U.S. from Texas to Maine. While Charleston won’t have total darkness, we will see a partial eclipse beginning at 1:55 pm and ending at 4:27 pm. The peak during the two hour and thirty two minute eclipse will be … Read more
Garden & Gun magazine posted its 13th annual “South’s Best Biscuit” online bracket, and after 32 biscuits were voted on, West Virginia’s own Tudor’s Biscuit World has reached the Final Four. The Finals continue to April 9 and a winner will be announced by Garden & Gun on April 10.
The Kanawha Garden Club announced this week that April has been designated as West Virginia Native Plant Month. The Garden Club of America has led this effort across all 50 states to increase awareness of the critical role native plants play in supporting a healthy environment, thriving wildlife and pollinator populations, reducing the use of … Read more
The U.S. Postal Service decided this week tto transition a facility in South Charleston to a local processing center, investing $22.8 million. Outgoing operations will be moved to Pittsburgh and Warrendale, Pennsylvania. Both West Virginia Senators Joe Manchin (D) and Shelley Moore Capito (R) expressed disappointment with the news, with Manchin calling it a “slap … Read more
One person was injured in a house fire Wednesday in Kanawha County. The fire was reported just after 3 p.m. near Lens Creek Road and Carnation Drive in the Hernshaw area, according to Metro 911. Dispatchers said one person was taken to the hospital, but the extent of their injuries was not immediately known. The … Read more
Another tornado has been confirmed following Tuesday’s storms in West Virginia. The National Weather Service said preliminary findings in the Hico area of Fayette County indicate an EF-2 tornado touched down. Officials said winds peaked at up to 130 mph, leaving behind extensive damage. Two other tornadoes were confirmed by the NWS in Boyd County, … Read more
The Lavista area in Fayette County was one of the hardest hit during Tuesday’s storm. That’s close to Hico along Route 60. They’re still assessing the damage, but officials have said so far it may be a long road to recovery. The Midland Trail Community Center is always accepting donations of toiletries like deodorants, soaps … Read more
The damage from Tuesday’s storms is still being assessed. An elementary school in southern Ohio was damaged so badly that it is not expected to open for the foreseeable future. Plans are being made to move students at Fairland West Elementary School to temporary buildings beginning next week. No injuries were reported in the incident … Read more
One person was injured in a stabbing incident early Wednesday in Huntington. The incident was reported just after 1:30 a.m. in the 1000 block of Seventh Avenue, according to Cabell County dispatchers. Officials said a man was stabbed in the stomach, but refused care from EMS. One person was taken into custody.
Nitro Mayor Dave Casebolt announced that the city has been awareded $234,000 for Phase II of the WVDEP REAP demolition program. The goal of the program is to remove hazardous or dilapidated structures, improving safety and aesthetics around Nitro. The funds will be put to use this spring as part of the program.