Charleston Police are still looking for suspects after a shootout early Monday morning in the city’s East End. Officers say gunfire erupted around 3:45 near East Washington and Veazy Streets, with bullets striking a parked car that someone may have tried to use for cover. Investigators recovered shell casings from two different caliber weapons. About … Read more
The Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority is expanding its on-demand ride service, KRT Plus, to more parts of the Charleston area. Riders in Southridge, Kanawha City, and South Charleston can now book trips through the app or by phone. KRT says the expansion also replaces the Route 13 Beech Avenue and Route 15 South Hills … Read more
Skaters in Putnam County are taking a city-mandated break. The skatepark located inside Hurricane City Park was closed Monday, Oct. 13, and will remain closed until today (Wednesday, Oct. 15), for concrete repairs. The city says anyone who utilizes the park during the closure will be considered a trespasser and will be banned from returning … Read more
A University of Charleston leader is getting international recognition for her creative work. Dr. Beth Wolfe, Executive Vice President of Enrollment Management, has been selected as one of nearly 1,400 artists worldwide to take part in TELEPHONE, a global collaborative art project. The exhibit links artists from 65 countries, with each responding to another’s work. … Read more
A new 2025 study highlights West Virginia as one of America’s favorite fall getaway spots. The Texas Real Estate Source survey asked over 3,000 people where they’d most like to own a cabin. Monongahela National Forest ranked 13th nationwide, while New River Gorge came in at 66th and Canaan Valley at 97th. Researchers say affordability … Read more
Construction on the Fort Hill Bridge is underway this week tol extend the life of the span with a new bridge deck. This phase of work involves laying down a new membrane and a layer of asphalt to temporarily fix damages due to wear and tear over the years. A more permanent fix is in … Read more
Two men are behind bars after a year-long investigation into an organized crime ring in Greenup County. Raceland Police say Ray Burks Jr. of Wurtland and Asa Mayse of South Shore were arrested in Wurtland. The case involves drug trafficking and stolen vehicles. Burks faces ten charges, including organized crime and meth possession. More arrests … Read more
West Virginia University president Michael Benson delivered his first State of the University address in Morgantown on Monday. Benson comes to West Virginia from Coastal Carolina and was selected to lead WVU back in February after Gordon Gee announced his retirement. Benson shared updates on the university’s strategic planning, competition with other universities and campus … Read more
The tourism industry in West Virginia is booming, with the West Virginia Department of Tourism announcing a historic $9 billion economic impact in 2024. Contributing to the rise in impact is the over 77 million people who visited the Mountain State, a 2 million increase over the previous year. Department of Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby … Read more
A big upgrade is coming for one of Mason County’s most historic landmarks. The Lowe Hotel in downtown Point Pleasant is set for a major renovation after being bought by a new developer less than a year ago. The project will add around 70 guest rooms and six new storefronts. Leaders hope it will provide … Read more