Election filing period opens Monday

Today is the first day of the election filing period. You have between now and January 25th to get your name on the ballot for the May 12th primary election. It will be a busy political year with the race for President, U.S. Senator Shelly Moore Capito is running for reelection, and all three U.S. … Read more

Teenager killed in UTV crash

A teenager died a side-by-side crash in the Ashford area. Fourteen-year-old Alex Perdue was killed when a tree fell on his UTV. Two other people were hurt.

Needle Exchange Programs Would Be Banned Under New Proposal

Legislation has been introduced in the West Virginia Senate that would make it illegal to run a needle exchange. Lawmakers are considering a bill that would outlaw syringe exchange programs in West Virginia. Some say the risks are outweighing the benefits, but exchange supporters said the centers help prevent the spread of diseases such as … Read more

Lawmaker Wants Part of Virginia to Join West Virginia

A West Virginia senator wants to see part of Virginia become part of West Virginia. The Mountain State split from Virginia when it was formed in 1863. Sen. Charles Trump, R-Morgan, introduced a resolution Friday requesting that the citizens of Frederick County, Virginia consider becoming a part of West Virginia. The resolution will be taken … Read more

Roane County Firefighter Killed in Accident is Identified

A Roane County firefighter died Saturday while responding to a fire. The Roane County Sheriff’s Office and fire investigators said Mark Horwich with the Clover Volunteer Fire Department was driving a fire truck that crashed on Big Sandy Road in the Newton area on the way to a structure fire. The fire truck was on … Read more