Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin announced $540,000 in Opioid Settlement Grants awarded to 14 local organizations. The grants, administered with the United Way of Central West Virginia and guided by the Opioid Community Council, fund evidence-based treatment, prevention, and recovery programs across the city. Recipients include health centers, recovery homes, and youth programs, supporting services … Read more
A driver is facing DUI charges after crashing into a West Virginia State Police cruiser near Davis Creek Saturday night. State Police say the wreck happened around 11 p.m. at U.S. Route 119 and Terry Road. No injuries were reported. Troopers say the cruiser was on the way to assist with a pursuit connected to … Read more
Crews began their work Monday to widen part of Big Tyler Road in Cross Lanes from two lanes to four. The goal of the project is to ease congestion for drivers. Work will take place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. between Andrew Jackson Middle School and the four-way stop at Routes 62 and 622. … Read more
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating a break-in at a Cross Lanes business. Deputies say the theft happened early Friday morning at United Rentals on New Goff Mountain Road. Surveillance footage shows a man using an excavator on the property to force open a gate, then driving off with a white 2018 Ford … Read more
A Lincoln County man suspected in a shooting was arrested late Saturday night in Charleston. West Virginia State Police say the suspect was pulled over near Oakwood Road on U.S. 119 with help from the Charleston Police Department. Investigators say the man shot his girlfriend’s children, though they were not seriously injured. Police say the … Read more
An elderly West Virginia man is dead following a lengthy standoff and a house fire in Hampshire County. Deputies say the incident began December 16, when an elderly woman called 911, reporting she was being held at gunpoint inside a home near Levels. After hours of negotiations, the woman was able to escape unharmed. Authorities … Read more
Two West Virginia Little League fields are dealing with storm damage. In Boone County, strong winds tossed bleachers onto the field at Boone Northern Little League and destroyed a dugout, leaving thousands of dollars in damage. League leaders estimate losses near ten thousand dollars. Just across the river in Kanawha County, Kanawha Central Little League … Read more
Paramedics, EMTs and dispatchers with the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority will see hourly pay raises after a board vote Friday. Paramedics and critical care transport medics will receive a nearly three-dollar raise, while EMTs will see about a dollar-fifty increase. Leaders say the move is aimed at retaining staff amid competition from other ambulance … Read more
West Virginia State Police are investigating after a man’s body was found in Putnam County. Troopers say a well worker discovered the body Thursday morning about two miles up Plymouth Hollow, off Route 62. The man has been identified as 61-year-old Alfred Hedrick of Bancroft. Police say it’s too early to determine if foul play … Read more
A new traffic pattern planned for Monday is expected to create significant delays for drivers in Cross Lanes. Road work from the intersection of Route 62 and 622 to Kroger will be affected from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Dec. 22, according to a social media post from Del. Andy Shamblin. The post said … Read more