Two face charges after deputies are injured chasing a suspect

Two arrests have been made following an incident Monday night that left two Kanawha County deputies injured while trying to serve a warrant. Timothy Belcher Sr., of Hico has been arrested on outstanding felony warrants for burglary, grand larceny and conspiracy. The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office said the arrest came after an incident in the … Read more

Hurricane man is sentenced for tax fraud

A Putnam County businessman is heading to prison after failing to turn over employment taxes to the IRS. Dean Dawson of Hurricane was sentenced this week to a year and a half behind bars, followed by three years of supervised release. He’s also on the hook for more than $430,000 in restitution, plus interest. Federal … Read more

Comment period ends Friday on TransGas project

The company TransGas has a proposal on the table to build two off-grid power plants to supply electricity to data centers. One would be located on 22 Mine Road and the other would be on Twisted Gun Road in Mingo County. The engines that would be used there would operate on either natural gas or … Read more

Two dead in Fayette County shooting incident

Two people, including the suspect, are dead and three others were injured in a shooting incident in Fayette County on Monday. It happened at about 10:30 a.m. in the Mt. Carbon area where deputies said they found the suspected shooter dead inside his home from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and an additional person dead outside … Read more

Driving enforcement campaign to target drug-impaired drivers

The Governor’s Highway Safety Program is teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and local police departments to crack down on drug-impaired driving. It’s all part of the “If You Feel Different, You Drive Different” campaign, running now through September 1st. Law enforcement will be stepping up patrols, especially as we head into … Read more

The circus returns to Charleston in May

The circus is coming back to Charleston. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is bringing its show to the Charleston Coliseum on May 7-10, 2026 with shows at several different times each day. The circus has performed since 1871. It resumed after taking a hiatus from 2017-23.

Marshall unveils new green helmets

Marshall University Football is entering the upcoming college football season with a fresh new look. On Saturday night, the university unveiled an all-green helmet across its social media platforms — a design not seen on the field since 2009. The Thundering Herd has traditionally worn white helmets, occasionally rotating in black or alternate versions. Marshall … Read more

Education center named after Woody Williams is under construction in Huntington

A West Virginia-based firm has shared updates on an state-of-the-art educational center in the works for Cabell County. ZMM Architects and Engineers have been tasked with transforming an abandoned Sears store into the Woody Williams Center for Advanced Learning and Careers. WCHS TV said the project will bring programs including auto mechanics, welding, electrical, carpentry, … Read more