Charleston police are investigating a shooting. A man was shot in the leg at a home on Central Avenue. The suspect took off on foot, and is still on the run. The victim suffered non-life threatening injuries.
A Charleston fire truck crashed on Virginia Street West, near the fire station, and ran over a firefighter’s foot. Two firefighters were doing routine equipment check, and when the raised the cab of the truck the parking brake failed. The injured firefighter was taken to the hospital and is expected to be okay.
A Marshall University professor is on administrative leave after she made a political statement during a virtual classroom session that is circulating on social media. The professor made several comments about supporters of President Trump not following COVID-19 guidelines. The university is investigating and says it “doesn’t condone the use of its educational platform to … Read more
West Virginia’s obesity rate is almost forty-percent, according to the latest report from the Trust for America’s Health. The state is second on list behind Mississippi. For the first time the national rate has passed the forty-percent mark.
West Virginia American Water has reached an agreement to acquire the Page-Kincaid Public Service District. The district serves about 650 customers in Fayette County, and needs substantial infrastructure upgrades. The transition could take up to a year.
There’s another tweak to the governor’s COVID-19 map. Monongalia county health officials say that WVU has had “very minimal” impact on community spread, and students that test positive are being contained in one residence hall to reduce the impact on the community. As a result Governor Justice is changing the way students are counted. They … Read more
A Clarksburg man is under arrest for stealing two vehicles and firing shots at police during a chase. Dustin Parker is charged with second degree grand larceny. No one was hurt.
A former youth pastor at Better Life Church in Morehead is accused of exposing himself to a minor. Jacob Stegall is charged with indecent exposure. The victim’s mother says there may be others.
Bible Center School is moving to virtual learning. The change comes after the school was criticized for opening earlier this week, against the governor’s order.
A Cabell Midland High School football player has tested positive for COVID-19, and there was concern that Hunting High School players were exposed at a game last Friday. Officials say contract tracing is complete and football activities can continue.