A Weston man is facing charges after state police linked his DNA to multiple investigations, including a sexual assault. According to a criminal complaint, members of the West Virginia State Police Crimes Task Force were notified on January 8 that the same DNA profile had been identified in three separate cases. Troopers say the cases … Read more
As crews continue working to restore clean water in Wayne County following last week’s oil spill, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is investigating what caused it. Officials say the spill was the result of vandalism at Appalachian Power’s East Lynn substation, which led to oil leaking into Camp Creek and eventually toward Twelvepole Creek. State … Read more
A Kanawha County Schools educator is receiving national recognition for her work in the classroom. Riverside High School English teacher Jennifer Allen has been nominated for National Life Group’s LifeChanger of the Year Award. According to a news release, Allen is recognized for her commitment to teaching the whole child by helping students reach their … Read more
The first of several public hearings on possible school closures in Wayne County was held Tuesday night at Dunlow Elementary. Families and staff shared concerns with the Wayne County Board of Education as the district considers closures and consolidations due to a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall and declining enrollment. Superintendent Todd Alexander says the district has … Read more
A bill introduced in the West Virginia Legislature aims to limit nepotism in government. The measure would prohibit elected officials from appointing family members to state or local offices. It defines a family member to include spouses, parents, children, siblings, extended relatives, and others living in the same household. The legislation also restricts favoritism involving … Read more
West Virginia’s senior U.S. Senator has officially filed for re-election. Senator Shelley Moore Capito made her campaign official this week by filing paperwork with the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office. Capito announced her intention to seek a third term in mid-December. First elected to the Senate in 2014, she currently serves as chair of … Read more
Two bills in the West Virginia House Education Committee would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms. House Bill 4034, sponsored by Delegate Phil Mallow of Marion County, and House Bill 4103, led by Delegate Elias Coop-Gonzalez of Randolph County, would mandate a durable poster or framed copy be placed in … Read more
County commissioners from across West Virginia gathered in Charleston Monday to meet with state lawmakers during a legislative conference. The County Commissioners’ Association of West Virginia’s 2026 Legislative Conference gave local leaders a chance to share ideas, discuss county-level needs, and advocate directly with legislators. Organizers say the event helps ensure counties from every part … Read more
Deputies say a reported stabbing in Shrewsbury has been ruled accidental, and no charges will be filed. The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office says a call came in just before 8:45 Monday night for a 27-year-old woman stabbed in the upper arm inside a home on the 3100 block of Maple Street. Deputies say she was … Read more
The ongoing effects of an oil spill in Wayne County forced the closure of four schools on Tuesday due to water quality concerns. Wayne County Schools said East Lynn Elementary, Wayne Elementary, Wayne Middle, and Wayne High School all closed. Superintendent Todd Alexander said the closures could extend later into the week as officials continue … Read more