Hurricane man arrested for attacking 2 city workers

A Hurricane man has been arrested after allegedly attacking a pair of city workers said the city’s mayor. Ashton James McCallister, 26, has been charged with two counts of battery, as well as obstruction and fleeing on foot, according to Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards. Edwards said McCallister allegedly attacked two city workers, punching both in … Read more

New operator to take over iconic theater in Ashland

The City of Ashland is turning over operations of the Paramount Theatre to an out-of-state company beginning in 2026. The Paramount Arts Center’s Board of Directors announced that VenuWorks, an Iowa-based management firm, will take over on January 1st. The nonprofit has run the historic venue for more than 50 years and says it’s saddened … Read more

Nitro teen was a victim of sextortion

Deputies in Kanawha County say a 15-year-old Nitro High School student who died by suicide earlier this month was the victim of an online sextortion scheme. Investigators say evidence shows Bryce Tate was contacted by an unknown individual on social media just after 4:30 p.m. on November 6, and the conversation continued until minutes before … Read more

A brand new truck arrives at the Marmet fire department

The Marmet Fire Department is rolling out a brand new fire truck for the first time in twenty years. WCHS TV said the truck is costing over $1 million. The Kanawha County Commission approved on Thursday a combined $630,000 for 31 fire departments across the county, many of which are volunteer. The money aimed at … Read more

Federal dollars will help expand high-speed internet access in West Virginia

A major plan to expand high-speed internet across West Virginia has received federal approval. Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s office says the National Telecommunications and Information Administration has signed off on a Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment proposal that will connect more than 73,000 locations statewide. The plan includes nearly $546 million for 142 broadband projects. Morrisey … Read more

ATV accident kills a teen and injures another

An ATV crash in Jackson County has left one teen dead and another seriously injured. The Ohio State Highway Patrol says the accident happened Friday night on Antioch Road near Oak Hill, but wasn’t discovered until Saturday morning by friends. Troopers say the ATV went off the road, down a steep embankment, and hit a … Read more

Woman faces child abuse charges

A Charleston woman is facing child neglect charges after she allegedly left her young children in a disheveled and dirty home to go shopping. Tyla Jade Wise, 31, of Charleston, was arrested on Thursday and charged with child neglect resulting in injury and child neglect creating risk of injury, according to a criminal complaint filed … Read more

The Charleston Dirty Birds’ baseball field at GoMart Ballpark now looks like a magical Christmas globe.More than 2.5 million lights, mini golf, carnival rides and carnival games, the third annual Salango Law Light the Night is bigger and better than ever this year. “You can expect to be excited the moment you walk in,” said Jill Gearin, manager of community engagement for the Dirty Birds. “You see a ton of lights and a lot of holiday cheer. The music is playing, and people are just here to have a good time with their family.” There’s also an ice-skating rink, food and drinks available at the ballpark. The event officially opens Friday at 5 p.m. and runs until the end of December. Attendees are encouraged to buy tickets online at ticketreturn.com.

The Charleston Dirty Birds’ baseball field at GoMart Ballpark now looks like a magical Christmas globe.More than 2.5 million lights, mini golf, carnival rides and carnival games, the third annual Salango Law Light the Night is bigger and better than ever this year. “You can expect to be excited the moment you walk in,” said … Read more