Dr. Margaret Staggers, a former emergency physician who served in the West Virginia House of Delegates, died Thursday at the age of 80. Dr. Staggers was the daughter of Congresssman Harley Orrin Staggers Sr., who authored the Staggers Rail Act of 1980. Dr. Staggers served as a delegate to the 1976 Democratic National Convention at … Read more
The Wood County Sheriff’s office say a woman dies in a two-vehicle crash in Wood County on New Year’s Eve. The crash occurred just around 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Murphytown Road and U.S. Route 50. Deputies said that Ashley Perry was attempting to turn left onto Route 50 West, but was t-boned by … Read more
2026 will mark the final year of a three-year plan started by state lawmakers to phase out income tax for social security recipients in West Virginia.”This isn’t a handout. It’s a give back,” Delegate Jonathan Pinson, R-Mason said. Pinson said removing income tax for recipients opens the door for better lives. “It’s another month’s worth … Read more
Deputies in Putnam County are warning area residents of scam phone calls circulating the area.In a recent social media post, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department outlined new angles for jury duty scams that aim to defraud targets.The post said scammers posing as police officers are claiming a warrant has been issued for missed jury duty … Read more
West Virginia State Police said a 37-year-old man died in a Clay County shooting. Dispatchers said the shooting was reported about 4:20 p.m. Tuesday in Bickmore. Investigators said incident occurred during a domestic situation and so far, no charges have been filed.The Clay County Sheriff’s Office and West Virginia State Police are investigating.
A Mason County woman accused of leaving a dog outside in extreme cold and keeping other animals inside a home without access to food or water has been arrested, records said. Katrina Winona O’Connell, 42, of Glenwood has been charged with four counts of animal cruelty, according to a criminal complaints filed in Mason County … Read more
Wednesday was another day of weather-related crashes after a dusting of snow caused a surprising amount of trouble during the sub-freezing hours of the morning. Kanawha County was especially hard hit, from Tuppers Creek to the Jackson County line. One SUV ended up nearly vertical on a hillside with someone inside yelling for help. Another … Read more
To ring in the new year, five states are prohibiting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from being used to purchase soda, soft drinks and candy. Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, and West Virginia will be the first among 18 states to roll out food restriction waivers for sugary drinks and candy on January 1. The … Read more
A bomb squad was dispatched to West Virginia Yeager International Airport on New Year’s Eve following a threat, officials said. According to airport staff, a suspicious email was sent to Federal Aviation Administration offices. Several airports received threats on Wednesday. A spokesperson for CRW said the email claimed a bomb had been placed in a … Read more
State employees will have a full day off on Friday, Jan. 2 following a proclamation from West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey. State rules also provide a half-day off on Wednesday, Dec. 31 and a full day off on Thursday, Jan. 1.The time off is granted without charging the accrued annual leave of employees. State officials … Read more