The Morgantown City Council approved an ordinance this week that lowers the penalty for possession of marijuana to a misdemeanor with a $15 fine. The West Virginia American Civil Liberties Union called it a historic decision. Morgantown police would have the discretion to charge an individual under the new ordinance or to charge them under … Read more
A summer league 5-on-5 basketball tournament that is made up of former college stars will be played in West Virginia. The Basketball Tournament, or TBT, announced Charleston will be one of the eight regional locations for the 2020 season and the tournament will take place July 24-26 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. Both … Read more
Kanawha County prosecutors said a woman accused of leaving her 3-month-old baby inside a hot car at the Walmart at Southridge Centre pleaded guilty to charges Tuesday. Monica Keaton was sentenced to two years of probation and if she does not violate the probation terms, the felony will be dismissed and the misdemeanor will remain. … Read more
A South Charleston bank teller is accused of embezzling $222,000 over the course of a little more than six years by making false entries in record books and concealing cash shortages. South Charleston police said they initially investigated the case after being contacted by Pioneer West Virginia Federal Credit Union in South Charleston and the … Read more
A Charleston city official has resigned from her job. Alexandra Gallo resigned from her post as the city’s community relations coordinator effective Friday afternoon, after being appointed to the position in January 2019 by Mayor Amy Goodwin. Last Month Gallo pleaded guilty to a variety of misdemeanor charges after an arrest Nov. 2, 2019. A … Read more
The former Century Aluminum site in Jackson County has to be cleared and cleaned of any toxic materials. New Jersey-based Applied Partners bought the Century Aluminum site and surrounding property, but problems crept up and it wanted out of the deal. WCHS TV reported the final papers were signed last month and West Virginia now … Read more
West Virginia 911 dispatchers could be considered first responders under a new bill at the federal level. Supporters say 911 dispatchers experience some of the same trauma as first responders, but don’t always have access to trauma resources or training. The United States Office of Management and Budget classifies them as clerical workers now, but … Read more
There are strong opinions on both sides about the future of greyhound racing in West Virginia. The senate is divided over Senate Bill 285 – which would eliminate the Greyhound Breeding Development Fund. Opponents are concerned with how it would affect the economy., and supporters want the money to be spent elsewhere. Greyhounds currently only … Read more
A Marshall football player accused of attacking a woman was arraigned on charges Tuesday morning. Brandon Drayton pleaded not guilty in Cabell County to domestic battery and strangulation. Drayton was a defensive back for the Herd and was suspended from the team in October when the charges came to light. Drayton is accused of grabbing … Read more
The Kanawha State Forest foundation has raised nearly 60-thousand-dollars to build a wheelchair accessible playground. New play equipment will be installed by the Spotted Salamander Trail at Kanawha State Forest. It will be the first of its kind at a state park in West Virginia.