The Kanawha County Board of Education has voted to extend Superintendent Paula Potter’s contract for three more years at her current $180,000 salary. The decision follows the board’s annual evaluation, which cited both significant challenges and meaningful progress during Potter’s tenure. Board President Ric Cavender said Potter has brought consistency and transparency at a critical … Read more
After weeks of large-scale water bottle distribution in Wayne, county leaders are now asking residents to recycle those empties. The Wayne County Commission is hosting plastic bottle return events from February 16 through February 21. Residents can drop off empty bottles at the Wayne County Solid Waste Authority, located at 322 Bluefield Street, between 9 … Read more
A new bill in Ohio would require state officials to study bringing elk back to the Buckeye State and expanding off-road trail access. House Bill 641, known as the Trails and Tails Act, directs the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to conduct two major studies and report findings to lawmakers and the governor by the … Read more
Student-athletes in middle and high schools across West Virginia could soon be allowed to skip physical education classes. On Monday, the state Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 804. The proposal would let student-athletes take elective courses instead of traditional gym classes. Back in December, five county superintendents told lawmakers the change would help reduce the … Read more
Cabell County Superintendent Tim Hardesty is retiring this summer and the Cabell County Board of Education met Monday afternoon to determine how they’re going to fill the position. WCHS TV said the board believes the next superintendent already works for Cabell County Schools and they have many qualified candidates within the district. They’ll only be … Read more
After 15 years of planning, construction is now underway on the new Floyd County Animal Shelter, though officials say more funding is still needed before it can open its doors. Crews have started digging footers and laying the foundation across from the old shelter, with hopes of getting the building under roof within the next … Read more
A Mingo County man was arrested after troopers were called to a medical center over the weekend to investigate a shooting incident. 68-year old Keith McCoy of Delbarton has been charged with malicious wounding and being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm, according to a news release from West Virginia State Police. McCoy … Read more
Drivers noticed partial lane closures Monday as work began on the Montrose Bridge Replacement Project in South Charleston. Crews installed protective screening beneath the bridge ahead of a full replacement. Traffic tends to back up in that area of I-64, especially for those trying to exit the bridge. In July, Triton Construction Inc. was awarded … Read more
A passenger was hospitalized and the driver arrested after a vehicle flipped Saturday night near Pinch. According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened around 10:30 p.m. in the 3800 block of Pennsylvania Avenue. West Virginia State Police say a 19-year-old woman was ejected when the vehicle overturned onto its top. She was … Read more
The City of Charleston Parks and Recreation Department announced the 2026 Magic Island Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, April 4, at Magic Island. The event will feature sensory-friendly activities for all ages from 11 am to noon, and then from noon to 3 p.m., the Easter Egg Hunt will be open to … Read more