Charleston Road Closure Continues Through Today

American Electric Power has been working this week to relocate power lines along Barlow Drive in Charleston. Work started Monday and the road has been closed to all through traffic from Twilight Drive to Youngs Industrial Park. Drivers have been using a detour via Greenbrier Street to Keystone Drive. The temporary closure is expected to … Read more

WV Senate adds edibles to medical cannabis law

The state Senate approved a bill that would add edible marijuana products, like gummies and brownies, to the medical cannabis law. They were removed from the original bill over concerns that they would be attractive to children, but the bill does not allow products shaped like gummy bears or anything else that may entice a … Read more

WV Supreme Court denies former deputy’s appeal

The state Supreme Court is denying an appeal by former Harrison County Deputy Sheriff Timothy Rock. He was found guilty of falsifying accounts and conspiracy in drug deals. He’s serving time in the Ohio County Correctional Center until 2027.

COVID-19 alert map no longer needed

The state’s color coded COVID-19 map is being discontinued. The map has been used for months to measure the infection rate of the virus, but Governor Justice says most teachers and school employees are vaccinated, and the map is no longer needed.

Head falls off Mother Goose Inn

The head fell off Hazard’s iconic Mother Goose Inn. The building is in decay and was damaged during the ice storms. Holes in the roof caused the wooden beams to decay. The crash damaged the front door and shattered part of the goose’s eye. No one was hurt.