A West Virginia woman, who is facing federal charges in connection to the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol, is out on bond. Gracyn Courtright was captured on surveillance video carrying a “Members Only” sign.
A gas line fire forced the evacuation of Hardees at Bigley and Pennsylvania avenues. A homeless man trying to stay warm started a fire in a culvert that spread to the gas line. He suffered minor injuries.
Charleston City Council is considering a new bill requiring harm reduction groups that distribute needles to obtain state certification, and it takes away the Police Chief’s power to authorize a group. Mayor Amy Goodwin sent the resolution to the Public Safety Committee for review.
High school artists can compete to have their pieces displayed at the U.S. Capitol for a year in the 2021 Youth Congressional Art contest. The competition is open to high school students but exceptions are made for schools that have seventh through 12th grades on one campus. The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and … Read more
A maple syrup festival has been canceled for the second straight year due to the pandemic. Organizers of the West Virginia Maple Syrup Festival in Pickens announced the cancellation this week and it was scheduled to be held in late March. The festival said on its Facebook page that vendors and crafters who had secured … Read more
Tri-State Addiction Recovery Resources has moved into new space in Huntington. The agency has been operating for a year and a half, and recently expanded into a new building in Huntington on 6th Avenue — where a YMCA used to be. The new space has more room for recreation, clinical attention, education, and support groups. … Read more
A program that delivers meals to seniors needs volunteers. Kanawha Valley Senior Services’ nutrition sites haven’t been offering meals in person, but the kitchens have been producing meals for 700 seniors every day and volunteers have been delivering. There’s been increased demand during the pandemic too, so more drivers are needed. There are spots open … Read more
Vandals heavily damaged a high school baseball field after a fence had been removed to help with construction of a locker room clubhouse. Tire tracks as much as 4 inches deep were left in the grassy areas of the baseball field at Spring Valley High School in Huntington and a sprinkler system was damaged. The … Read more
Governor Jim Justice’s inauguration ceremony is set for on the north side of the Capitol building. Attendance will be limited due to COVID-19 protocols. The ceremony will include the swearing in of the governor, secretary of state, attorney general, state treasurer, state auditor, commissioner of agriculture, and Supreme Court justices.
Marshall University has inked a contract with new head football coach Charles Huff. His compensation package is worth more than 750-thousand-dollars, and the is a one-million-dollar incentive if he wins a national championship.