In the wake of a Nitro teen’s tragic suicide linked to online sextortion, Del Andy Shamblin, R-Kanawha, is advocating for justice for victims.Shamblin emphasized the need for updated laws, “Our laws have not really kept up with the pace of change in technology.” Shamblin plans to propose a bill that would create a felony offense … Read more
Longtime West Virginia Senator Larry Edgell has died according to a news release from the West Virginia Democratic Party. Edgell, represented the 2nd Senatorial District from 1998 to 2014. In 2013, Edgell was appointed President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Prior to his time as a lawmaker and educator, he served in the U.S. Navy. … Read more
Charleston’s art and science museum has planned several opportunities for kids to learn something new before going back to school in the new year. Winter WonderLabs are returning to the Clay Center, offering thematic STEAM sessions: Saturday, Dec. 27: Frosty Storms, Monday, Dec. 29: Frozen Biology, Tuesday, Dec. 30: Arctic Art. Organizers said sessions are … Read more
Deputies are searching for the driver of a vehicle that crashed into a creek Friday morning in Kanawha County. The wreck was reported in the Alum Creek area near Childers Road and Bens Branch. According to investigators, after the vehicle veered off the roadway and crashed, the driver ran away from the scene. Anyone with … Read more
Two people have been charged after a toddler was found in a roadway in Logan County. Selina Doss, 28, and Rodney Morgan, 29, were charged with child neglect with risk of injury on Christmas Day, according to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies found the toddler after being called to the Bruno area. Both Doss … Read more
The man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House has been charged with federal firearms charges in connection with the ambush on November 26 that fatally wounded one of the West Virginia National Guard members and seriously injured the second. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, has been charged with transporting a firearm in … Read more
Deputies in Mason County saved Christmas on Wednesday with the arrest of a familiar suspect following a lighthearted “investigation.” The Grinch, 53, of Mount Crumpit was taken into custody about 1 p.m. Wednesday on Main Street in Pt. Pleasant, according to a satirical social media post from the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office. A warrant for … Read more
Crews responded to a fire at a gas station in Ravenswood on Christmas Day. The fire was reported just after 1 p.m. at the Marathon gas station in the 900 block of Washington Street. Ravenswood firefighters said they found smoke when they arrived on scene and a fire was found near the bathroom area.The fire … Read more
A 91-year-old West Virginia man was found dead following a fire at a residence where he allegedly held a woman hostage the day before, deputies said. The Hampshire County Sheriff’s Office and West Virginia State Police were initially called to a home along Feller Drive near Levels, on Tuesday after a woman reported she was … Read more
When you are ready to let go of your Christmas tree, you can drop off natural Christmas trees free of ornaments, tinsel and metal screws, in the far left corner of the outdoor market for recycling from December. 26 through January 11, according to a news release from the Capitol Market. Trees that are recycled … Read more