State officials say the West Virginia Department of Health launched a new, redesigned website. According to the department, the site provides information on the rollout of the Rural Health Transformation Program, which is aimed at closing health care gaps across the state. Officials say the webpage features improved navigation, updated field office search tools, and … Read more
Drivers on Interstate 64 near the Huntington Mall should expect traffic changes over the next couple of days. Triton Construction says crews will be installing traffic devices in both eastbound and westbound lanes near the mall exits in Barboursville. Lane closures will happen intermittently, and some entrance and exit ramps may be temporarily affected. The … Read more
Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin says the city is in talks to take control of the Charleston Town Center Mall. During her State of the City address Monday, Goodwin said discussions with the Hull Property Group about transferring ownership to the city have been underway for about a year. The Town Center opened in 1983 and … Read more
Governor Patrick Morrisey says he wants to cut the state’s income tax by as much as ten percent during the upcoming legislative session. Morrisey announced Monday that rising state revenues, continued inflation, and tax-cut plans in neighboring states are driving the proposal. The state already has a system approved in 2023 that triggers gradual income … Read more
A Bluefield man wanted on multiple felony charges was arrested in Clarksburg. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, 50-year-old Gary Wilson is accused of traveling to a home in Hinton on December 16 and firing several shots into the home while people were inside. Marshals say Wilson fled the scene in a white truck and … Read more
A Cabell County barbecue restaurant is closing after less than two years in business. Buddy’s All-American BBQ announced it will shut down its Milton location, according to a social media post. The quick-serve restaurant opened on East Main Street in the spring of 2024 as an expansion of its Huntington location. Customers are being directed … Read more
Three people were arrested early Tuesday morning after a police chase in Barboursville. Police say officers attempted a traffic stop around 1:30 a.m. at the Tanyard Station Sheetz, but the driver refused to cooperate, rammed a Barboursville police cruiser, and fled the scene. The vehicle was later stopped at an apartment complex on Main Street. … Read more
One of West Virginia’s most well-known restaurants is set to reopen after closing last year. Hellbender Burritos in Davis announced on social media that the restaurant will reopen under new ownership. The popular Tucker County spot abruptly closed in March of 2025 after nearly 18 years in business, with the former owners citing the toll … Read more
A person died at Timberline Mountain ski resort in Tucker County. Resort officials say the death happened Sunday and remains under investigation. No additional details were released out of respect for the family’s privacy. Timberline officials thanked ski patrol, staff, and local emergency crews for their response.
2025 was a landmark year for the University of Charleston. The school reached its highest enrollment in nearly 60 years, expanded programs in healthcare, business, and technology, and opened the $10 million Morrison Rehabilitation Science and Athletic Center. UC earned top rankings, including Best College in West Virginia, and saw students achieve national recognition, like … Read more