Two people hurt in shooting outisde Huntington
Two people were hurt in a shooting on Topping Hill Road, just outside of Huntington. Both victims are hospitalized in unknown condition. The shooter, 39-year-old Robert Taylor, is under arrest.
Hotline Has Been Set Up to Answer Coronavirus Questions
West Virginia officials have set up a telephone hotline to answer questions about the coronavirus. Operators are available 24/7 and can be reached at 1-800-887-4304. Gov. Jim Justice said last week that the state can now conduct its own coronavirus tests, after previously having to submit tests to the federal Centers for Disease Control and … Read more
Thieves Are Stealing Car Parts at the Huntington Mall
Barboursville police said there has been an increase in catalytic converter thefts from cars at the Huntington Mall. Police said thieves crawl under the cars in the parking lot, cuts off the part and then sells it to a local scrap yard. The part, which is used to reduce toxic gasses and pollutants on the … Read more
Deadline is Friday for Opioid Awareness Contest
A contest deadline is approaching for West Virginia schoolchildren to raise awareness of prescription painkiller abuse. The Kids Kick Opioids contest is open to elementary and middle school students. It can include poems, drawings, letters or anything that promotes awareness of painkiller abuse. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said the deadline to enter is Friday. Students … Read more
Suddenlink to Close Town Center Store
Suddenlink customers will no longer be able to get service at the company’s store at Charleston Town Center. Kanawha County Commission President Kent Carper said that the cable company’s store at the mall will be closing by the end of the month. Employees at the mall’s Suddenlink store will be transferred to the company’s locations … Read more
WVU Will Temporarily Suspend Classes Out of Caution
West Virginia University will temporarily suspend in person classes the week after Spring Break due to concerns regarding Coronavirus. There are no reported cases of Coronavirus in West Virginia, but the school is concerned about students who might have traveled during their break returning to campus. The school will offer online classes and alternate learning … Read more
State high school basketball tournament starts this week
The West Virginia girl and boys high school basketball tournaments start tomorrow at the Charleston Coliseum. The girl’s tournament runs through Saturday, and the boys play next week.
Marshall University extends travel ban
Marshall University is extending its ban on international travel through at least April 30th. The school is urging students and faculty who have international travel plans for spring break to reconsider. HerdCon, which was scheduled for Saturday, has also been canceled out of an abudance of caution.
DHHR creates coronavirus hotline
There are no confirmed cases of coronavirus in West Virginia, but surrounding states are confirming several cases of COVID-19. DHHR has created a hotline to get answers to questions about the virus at 1-800-887-4304.
City employees concerned about Mayor’s budget
Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin’s budget proposal is raising concerns with city employees over a possible switch to PEIA insurance. The budget calls for an across the board two-thousand-dollar salary increase and savings in healthcare costs. City Council will vote on the budget next week.