A proposed data center is drawing strong reactions in Point Pleasant. At a packed meeting, residents called for more transparency from developer Fidelis New Energy. Some say they’re not opposed to the project but want to be treated fairly and fully informed before anything moves forward. Community groups are now helping residents understand the proposal … Read more
Health officials are updating recommendations for water systems following an oil spill reported earlier this year in Wyoming County. The West Virginia Department of Health is urging public water systems along the Guyandotte River, downstream of the RD Bailey Dam, to add activated carbon to their treatment processes. Recent testing detected trace amounts of mineral … Read more
U.S. Sen. Jim Justice’s chief of staff, Brian Abraham, is set to become president and COO of Appalachian Power starting April 13. Abraham worked with Justice during his second term as governor and followed him to Washington. Abraham also served as Logan County’s prosecuting attorney, a special assistant U.S. attorney, and retired as a brigadier … Read more
The Marshall University Board of Governors has voted to reinstate the school’s women’s swimming and diving team. That reverses a decision made last month to cut the program. University President Brad D. Smith says the move comes after new information raised potential Title IX concerns. He says eliminating a women’s program could have put the … Read more
The Cabell County Board of Education has named a new superintendent. Keith Thomas, previously principal at Culloden and Central City Elementary, will take over on July 1. He also served as the district’s director of Health, Wellness, and Student Support. The board launched the search after current Superintendent Tim Hardesty announced his retirement, and earlier … Read more
A Spring Valley High School student remains hospitalized after a weekend fire at Gino’s in Kenova. Four of his baseball teammates were in an apartment above the restaurant when the fire broke out early Sunday. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and ABC 8 said it’s unclear when the player will rejoin … Read more
State leaders in West Virginia are launching a new effort to boost the state’s workforce participation rate — currently the lowest in the nation. Governor Patrick Morrisey says that has to change, pointing to a mix of challenges, including an aging workforce and barriers that keep some people from working. A new task force will … Read more
Experts say sports betting is surging across West Virginia. With mobile apps, gambling is now easier than ever — allowing people to bet anytime, anywhere. That convenience is driving record revenue, but also growing concern. Counselors say more people are now seeking help for mobile gambling, with a sharp rise in younger users getting involved. … Read more
Deputies say a man accused in a crossbow shooting in Jackson County, West Virginia, is now in custody. Investigators arrested Chase Fleming after a pursuit that crossed into neighboring Roane County. They say Fleming shot his father in the face with a crossbow around 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Kenna area. The victim survived and … Read more
A man wanted on multiple charges, including allegations he exploited an elderly couple, has been arrested in Kanawha County. Preston Hugle was taken into custody Monday and arraigned in magistrate court. The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office said he had been featured in its March 4 “Wanted Wednesday” post and was wanted on a warrant for … Read more