South Charleston nail salon suffers fire damage

A fire heavily damaged a business and a home in South Charleston Tuesday morning. Crews were called just before seven-thirty to the Queen Nails and Spa building on Sixth Avenue. The business occupies the first floor, with a residence upstairs. Firefighters say the fire had already spread extensively when they arrived, causing major damage to … Read more

Christmas tours are available now at the Governor’s Mansion

The West Virginia Governor’s Mansion is now open for free public tours. Governor Patrick Morrisey and First Lady Denise Morrisey announced Monday that visitors can tour the historic mansion, which is decorated for the holidays and marking its 100th anniversary. Tours are offered weekdays from 10 to noon and from 1 to 3 p.m.

Charleston church combines organ history with modern technology

One of Charleston’s historic churches is blending old and new as it nears completion of a major organ installation. Christ Church United Methodist is installing a state-of-the-art antiphonal organ that will deliver a surround sound experience throughout the sanctuary. While the technology is modern, many of the pipes date back more than 120 years to … Read more

Real ID deadline is approaching in February

Transportation officials in West Virginia are reminding residents to get a REAL ID before new airport requirements take effect. Beginning February first, twenty-twenty-six, the TSA will require a REAL ID or another approved form of identification to fly. Passengers without one could face additional screening and a forty-five-dollar fee. State officials say more than sixty-three … Read more

Two face charges after drugs are found in their hotel room

Two people are facing charges after police say methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found within reach of a young child inside a Kanawha County hotel room. Court records say 41-year-old Amanda Oakes and 35-year-old Shaun Shamblin, both of Charleston, are charged with child neglect creating a risk of bodily injury. Charleston police responded Monday to … Read more

State Supreme Court of Appeals to review school vaccination law

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals agreed to directly review an appeal in the state’s school vaccine exemption lawsuit. The case was first filed with the Intermediate Court of Appeals, but the Supreme Court granted a motion to take it up instead. Just before Thanksgiving, Kanawha County Judge Michael Froble issued a permanent injunction … Read more