While many retail experts report a decline in in-person shopping, the Huntington Mall continues to thrive. Last year, the mall welcomed more than eight million visitors, driven in part by ongoing investments and community-focused events. Administrators credit unique experiences, including local fashion shows, children’s activities, and collector swap meets with keeping the mall top-of-mind. Officials … Read more
A lawsuit has been filed following the death of a ten-year-old Kanawha County boy, naming the West Virginia Department of Human Services, three employees, and the Kanawha County Board of Education. The suit stems from the 2023 killing of Richie Hancock, who was allegedly stabbed by Nicholas Hanshaw, who is also accused of killing his … Read more
Lawmakers in Kentucky are entering a critical sixty-day period that will shape how tax dollars are spent across the state. During the 2026 legislative session, the General Assembly is expected to pass a two-year state budget, with priorities including education, infrastructure, public safety, health care, and affordability. Republicans, who hold supermajorities in both chambers, say … Read more
A Charleston man who set fire to his apartment building, injuring four people, was sentenced to prison this week. Ryan Oshay Robbins received ten years on an arson charge and an additional one year for destruction of property, with the sentences to be served consecutively. Investigators say Robbins was arrested in June after surveillance video … Read more
Seven Putnam County school sports facilities are set for major upgrades funded by a bond approved by voters in 2024. The Putnam County Board of Education approved a contract Monday with Swope Construction to handle renovations at multiple middle and high school outdoor athletic facilities. The 13-million-dollar project will benefit Hurricane, Winfield, Poca, and Buffalo … Read more
Three Huntington residents are facing drug charges after police seized what they call large quantities of illegal drugs during an ongoing narcotics trafficking investigation. Huntington police say three separate search warrants were served Tuesday at homes on Ninth Avenue and 11th Avenue, leading to three arrests. Officers recovered fentanyl, drug distribution materials, large amounts of … Read more
Boone County officials are planning a new center to support 911 telecommunicators, the first responders who take emergency calls around the clock. The current workspace is cramped, windowless, and lacking natural light, prompting officials to create a larger, modern facility with better equipment and dedicated spaces like a quiet room for processing traumatic calls. The … Read more
Governor Patrick Morrisey and the West Virginia Department of Human Services are working to better coordinate education, child welfare, and community support across the state. The administration says the goal is to intervene earlier in the child welfare system, stabilize families sooner, and reduce unnecessary involvement. Last month, Morrisey announced plans for a Home Base … Read more
A vehicle pursuit in Kanawha County Tuesday evening ended with a DUI arrest, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies say 56-year-old Wilbur Lee Johnson of Elkview was charged with second-offense DUI and fleeing while DUI. Authorities attempted a traffic stop after spotting a vehicle swerving along North Pinch Roach, but the driver refused to stop. … Read more
A Kanawha County woman accused of allowing teenagers to live in unsafe and unsanitary conditions appeared in court Wednesday, where a judge denied a request to modify her bond. Brittani Gamache of Charleston is charged with child neglect creating a risk of injury after three teens were found living in what court records describe as … Read more