Governor says “baby steps” are key to reopening economy

Governor Jim Justice says West Virginia will take “baby steps” to restart the economy. Justice says that coronavirus testing is a key component to ease social distancing. The first step will be to allow medical providers to resume elective surgeries. They can begin applying next week.

Man hurt in West Side shootout

A man was shot in the leg in a shootout on the West Side. Someone inside a blue SUV fired at two men on the street, and they returned fire. The SUV took off, and one man fled on foot. The victim is suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Woman shot in the foot

Police are investigating after a woman was shot in the foot on Central Avenue. She’s expected to be okay. No arrests have been made.

Two addition COVID-19 deaths

Two more people in West Virginia have died from COVID-19, bringing the state’s death toll to 26. More than 900 people have tested positive for the virus.

Mayor Goodwin asks for hero pay

Mayor Amy Goodwin is asking for hero pay for front-line workers. The Kanawha County Commission will discuss giving the City of Charleston 100-thousand-dollars for first responders. Goodwin asked the City Council to match those funds with an additional 100-thousand-dollars.

Tips Wanted on Man Baseball Thefts

The Logan County Sheriff’s Office has released more information after several break ins at the Man High School baseball facility and asks for the public to help. Thousands of dollars in equipment and fundraising items were taken after breakins at an equipment center and the concession stand. Headphones, speakers, a TV, handbags, cookware, baseball equipment, … Read more

Town Pool Won’t Open This Summer in Eleanor

Eleanor’s town pool will not open this summer. Mayor Cam Clendenin said in a Facebook post the decision was made due to the coronavirus pandemic. Staff hasn’t been able to prepare the pool to open, and the financial risk of trying to open the pool was not worth it. Clendenin said the town’s park board … Read more

Williamson Hospital to Close Today

Williamson Memorial Hospital was purchased earlier this month, but despeit that it will close today. The hospital’s CEO, Gene Preston, shared a statement on Facebook Monday about the closure, saying a decline in volumes related to the pandemic were too sudden and severe for the hospital to sustain operations. The CEO said he is confident … Read more