Local leaders praise peaceful protests

Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin expressed sympathy and thanks to protestors who kept weekend demonstrations peaceful. And Police Chief Tyke Hunt says he will not tolerate any kind of racist action on the Charleston police force.

Masks Are Necessary for Hospital Visitors

Mountain Health Network and its hospitals, Cabell Huntington Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center, have implemented new visitation policies in response to COVID-19. The guidelines include all visitors must wear a mask during their entire stay, visitors will be screened and must wash hands, visitors must be 18 or older and exceptions to visitation hours … Read more

Charleston Leaders Release Statements on George Floyd’s Death

Protests continue around the country to honor the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. Hundreds have gathered on the steps of city hall in Charleston over the past few days, and other demonstrations have happened at the state capitol and in Huntington. Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin and police chief Tyke Hunt released a statement on … Read more

Two Athletes at Marshall Test Positive for COVID-19

Marshall University announced Monday two student athletes and one employee has tested positive for the coronavirus. All three cases were asymptomatic and are not believed to be related. University and health officials don’t believe they contracted the virus on campus. The university said it established COVID-19 testing protocols for student athletes returning to campus for … Read more

Yeager Airport Will Resume Two Flights in July

Yeager Airport will resume nonstop flights to Philadelphia and Washington D.C. in July. Yeager Airport announced that American Airlines will restart the fights to Philadelphia International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on July 7 after pausing the routes because of the coronavirus pandemic. Visit the airport website for the latest virus safety guidelines.

Bishop Calls for Peaceful Action After the Death of George Floyd

The bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston is calling for people to unite in peace and prayer after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Bishop Mark Brennan said the killing of Floyd was “an egregious act of violence with no justification whatsoever. The bishop also stressed most law enforcement officials are decent men and … Read more

Charleston Street to Close on Sundays for Exercise

Charleston will be closing a section of Kanawha Boulevard on weekends to provide a safe area to exercise and to get outdoors. Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin said the Boulevard will be closed from Court to Greenbrier streets each Sunday in June and July. All lanes will close at 7 a.m. and reopen at 8 p.m. … Read more