Warm weather is allowing some asphalt plants across West Virginia to open earlier than usual. The West Virginia Department of Transportation says this will allow crews with the West Virginia Division of Highways and its contractors to begin patching potholes sooner than expected. Plants typically reopen in April, but several serving the Charleston-Huntington area are … Read more
A fire at a power plant in Winfield is under investigation. The Winfield Volunteer Fire Department responded to a blaze at a stand-alone building at the John Amos Power Plant early Sunday morning. Investigators said the structure was not connected to any power producing units and did not spread to any other buildings. The investigation … Read more
A Kentucky man has been convicted by a federal jury for running a high-volume pill mill in eastern Kentucky. Prosecutors say 47-year-old Jeremy Bryson, of Harrodsburg, helped operate a clinic in Paintsville called Appalachian Family Medicine with his father, Don Bryson. Authorities say the clinic functioned as a cash-only operation that issued illegitimate prescriptions for … Read more
Road crews will be working to repair potholes along Interstate 64 in Kanawha County on Tuesday. The West Virginia Division of Highways says crews will patch the westbound lanes of I-64 in the Dunbar and Institute areas from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Officials say the work is possible thanks to a recent stretch of … Read more
Charleston police say a suspect is in custody after a man was shot Sunday evening. The shooting was reported just before 6 p.m. on Veazey Street, according to a Metro 911 alert. Investigators say 33-year-old Brandon Groom is accused of firing multiple shots at the victim, hitting him at least once below the knee. A … Read more
West Virginia University alumni and supporters will come together March 25 for the ninth annual WVU Day of Giving. The 24-hour fundraising event organized by the WVU Foundation will be the first Day of Giving under new president Michael T. Benson, who is encouraging donors to support scholarships to help more students complete their degrees. … Read more
More than 100 Girl Scouts visited the West Virginia State Capitol Friday for Girl Scout Day at the Legislature. The 105 scouts, representing the Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council, toured the Capitol, completed civic engagement badge activities and met with state lawmakers. Four scouts were also recognized for being selected to attend the United … Read more
A Kanawha County man accused of sexually assaulting a child over several years has pleaded guilty. Prosecutors say 37-year-old Clifford D. Fronda of St. Albans entered guilty pleas to five child sexual assault-related charges in a case dating back to 2022. According to the Kanawha County Prosecutor’s Office, the child revealed the abuse during a … Read more
Four mine workers were injured Thursday in an incident at the Marshall County Mine in northern West Virginia. Marshall County Emergency When EMS arrived, they found four miners suffering from first- and second-degree chemical burns. Three workers were taken to Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Glen Dale, while a fourth was transported to a hospital in … Read more
A new online map is giving West Virginians a better look at where road work is happening across the state. The West Virginia Department of Transportation says its Division of Highways project map has been updated for 2026. The interactive tool shows road and bridge projects that are planned, currently underway or already completed. The … Read more