A Kentucky man has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to overcharge the Boone County School system alongside a former maintenance director. Court records show Jesse Marks of Rush, Kentucky was charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud after he worked with Michael Baker of Foster in a plot overbill the school system for janitorial and … Read more
Detectives are continuing to investigate the case of a missing man last seen in Kanawha County nine years ago. Marshall “Andy” Priestly, of Cross Lanes went missing Feb. 29, 2016, after he visited family, according to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators describe Priestly as being 5-foot-7 and about 150 pounds with brown hair and … Read more
Kanawha County Circuit Court Judge Maryclaire Akers called state officials in to a hearing Friday explain how housing foster children in hotels and a 4-H camp was “safe and appropriate.” The judge handed down the order after learning a child in an abuse and neglect case had attempted suicide after being placed in a hotel … Read more
Students are set to return to school in Mingo County more than two weeks after flooding swamped the area. The school district said Mingo County students will return to school on a two-hour delay Tuesday, March, 4, according to a news release. School staff will report on Monday. The delay will ensure that students are … Read more
Drivers who use Teays Valley Road in Scott Depot provided input this week issues with the road. The West Virginia Division of Highways hosted a workshop this week to gather input on project options. One option would cover an area from Great Teays Boulevard to Scott Lane, adding a left-turn lane corridor, creating three lanes … Read more
The financial website, SmartAsset used Pew Research’s definition of what it takes to be in the middle class, and came up with numbers for each state. To be considered middle class, you have to earn two-thirds to double the median household income within a certain area. The study found it takes between roughly $50,000 and … Read more
Kanawha County Judge Maryclaire Akers set a hearing for today that will highlight what county and state officials have to say about the well-being of kids in West Virginia’s foster care system. The judge said she learned of one child who attempted suicide while staying in a hotel, and she wants to hear from leaders … Read more
A major disaster was declared in West Virginia this week, granting federal funding after regional flooding. Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced the approval of Individual Assistance in McDowell, Mercer, Mingo and Wyoming counties. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is still considering several other counties that could include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans … Read more
The USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships will return to Charleston May 20-26. City leaders outlined specifics of the race schedule Thursday, starting with individual time trials on May 20. The Road Race for Women U-23 & Men U-23 will be held on may 24. The Road Race for Men Junior & Women Junior will … Read more
West Virginia’s annual spring fire season is set to return this weekend. Beginning Saturday, outdoor burning will only be permitted from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m., according to a news release from the West Virginia Division of Forestry. The spring burning season will conclude on May 31. Fires set during that time must have a … Read more