Governor Justice is encouraging West Virginians to take precautions as the state continues to reopen. Indoor dining, and large retail stores and shopping malls can reopen today. Outdoor activities can resume, as well, including whitewater rafting, zip lining, and Kayak, bike and boat rentals.
Houses of worship are preparing to reopen this weekend. Capacity will be limited, and parishioners are encouraged to wear masks. Several churches are asking people 65 and older to stay home and watch online.
Free COVID-19 testing is available this weekend in Kanawha and Cabell counties. Testing will be available tomorrow and Saturday at the Shoenbaum Family Enrichment Center in Charleston, and at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Huntington.
Election officials are preparing for the June 9th primary election, and early voting begins next Wednesday. Polling places will have masks and glove available, and capacity will be limited to four people to adhere to social distancing rules.
Huntington police are investigating a shooting on 22nd Street. One person was injured, so far no arrests have been made.
Rescue crews are preparing for flooding as the rain continues to fall. Flood warnings are in effect for parts of Kanawha County and surrounding areas. Clendenin Fire Department officials go into their “action phase” when the Elk river reaches 15 feet.
Logan city police said a young man has died from injuries after an ATV crash. 20-year old Alec Griffin died at the hospital Monday after being injured in a crash Friday. Police said Griffin was not wearing a helmet when the accident happened on Route 10 outside Logan city limits. He lost control, hit the … Read more
City and county leaders celebrated the class of 2020 Wednesday at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center and announced a special dedication. Individual seniors from Capitol, Charleston Catholic, George Washington, Herbert Hoover, Riverside, Sissonville, South Charleston, Nitro and St. Albans high schools were present, dressed in their cap and gowns and represented their schools. County … Read more
The Lincoln County school board has hired a new superintendent. Board members voted unanimously this week to hire Jeffrey Kelly for the position. The contract is for a three-year term that starts July 1 and runs until June 30, 2023.
Mingo County deputies said a man has been charged after a fatal shooting. James Rodney Thompson was charged with first-degree murder, according to a Facebook post Wednesday from the Mingo County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Thompson was involved in an argument with another individual, pulled out a .38-caliber handgun and fired several shots, striking the … Read more