Charleston has a new police chief. James “Tyke” Hunt was sworn in on Wednesday by Mayor Amy Goodwin. Hunt has been with the department for fifteen years and will take over from outgoing police Chief Opie Smith who announced his retirement.
The Barboursville Village Council approved nearly two-million dollars to a multi-use recreational facility at Barboursville City Park. The first phase will include football, baseball and lacrosse fields, and will be completed this summer. The next phase will include an indoor sports complex.
Police are investigating after a bullet hit a house on the West Side. Shots were fired on Delaware Avenue. No one was hurt. No arrests have been made.
A Charleston woman is charged with child neglect after overdosing on heroin with two kids at home. Officers found her unresponsive in a bedroom and she came around with Narcan. Police found drugs, paraphernalia and syringes within reach of two children under the age of ten.
Governor Justice is putting several state agencies on standby to respond to potential flooding. Heavy rainfall with the potential for flooding will continue through Friday morning. A flood watch is in effect for thirteen counties, including Kanawha County.
A former Charleston city councilman who recited the phrase, “It’s almost 10 p.m. Do you know what your children are doing?” in a public service announcement, has died. 80-year old John Henry Miller Jr. of Charleston died Sunday, Feb. 2. Miller was a magistrate in Charleston, worked for the West Virginia Division of Highways and … Read more
Charleston Police Chief Opie Smith announced Wednesday that he is retiring due to personal reasons. In a statement Smith called serving as chief “one of the greatest honors of my life.” Smith worked nearly 21 years as an officer before taking the chief’s position when Goodwin took office just more than a year ago. He … Read more
Illness has closed Greenbrier County Schools and that will remain the case the rest of the week. Superintendent Jeff Bryant said flu-related absences are increasing. Although schools are closed, students will be expected to complete their “Reimagined Time Day” packets from home on those days and will be able to email their teachers. Crews are … Read more
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch through Friday morning for counties including Kanawha, Mingo, Logan, Boone, Clay, McDowell, Wyoming, Raleigh, Fayette and Nicholas. Moderate to heavy rain could cause localized flooding when combined with wet ground from previous rain. Minor flooding is possible for low lying area, creeks and streams.
The Senate Education Committee passed a bill that would allow kids who are home schooled to play sports at public schools. The “Tim Tebow Bill,” would allow students to play high school sports if they meet ACT requirements, get a physical exam, and have their immunizations up to date.