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Charleston police are investigating a deadly shooting on Garrison Avenue. Forty-six-year-old Joseph Fields was shot outside his home. No arrests have been made.

The state is slowly opening up for business, and Workforce West Virginia says that if you were laid off because of COVID-19, you must return to work if you are called back. If you refuse to return to a job, and continue to file unemployment, your claim can be considered fraudulent, and could disqualify you … Read more

West Virginia is reporting two more COVID-19 deaths. An 80-year-old man died in Kanawha County, and 95-year-old woman died in Wayne County, bringing the death toll to 40. There are over 11-hundred cases of COVID-19 statewide, and positive test results are still under three-percent.

Ways to honor high school seniors are popping up on social media. The Adopt a 2020 Senior West Virginia edition Facebook group is a place where parents or seniors can post pictures and tell a little about their senior, then someone offers to “adopt” them – send them a card or maybe a gift, as … Read more

After a unanimous vote by the Kanawha County Commission, public safety grant funds will give first responders a bump in pay. The county’s emergency grant committee came up with a formula to distribute $135,000 to 14 municipalities. South Charleston has 185 frontline workers who will split more than $43,000. First responders in Nitro, St. Albans, … Read more

West Virginia State Police are investigating after a body was found in the Leon area on Destiny Road Tuesday night. State Police said the man was found dead of an apparent gunshot wound and his vehicle was found in a creek near Red House in Putnam County. State Police said person of interest in the … Read more

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office released the name of the suspect who was wanted for a stolen vehicle in Pennsylvania and was taken into custody Wednesday morning in Kanawha County after a two-county chase. Jonathan Cook will face charges and has been arraigned in Putnam County Magistrate Court.

Yeager Airport, along with two dozen other airports across the country, will be part of the JetStream Music Festival. It’s a one day online music festival featuring a local musician from each city that will be held May 6th.

Governor Justice says he’s pressuring federal officials to stop the transfer of COVID-19 positive prisoners to federal prison in Preston and Gilmer counties as coronavirus quarantine sites. Justice says officials are providing assurances, but the risks are too great.

Governor Justice is unveiling his plan to reopen the state’s economy. It’s called “West Virginia Strong,” and if the state’s COVID-19 positive test rate stays below three-percent this week, phase two could start on Monday. Under phase two, small businesses with less the ten employees can reopen, including hair salons, barber shops, nail salons, and … Read more