Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced that West Virginians can save money on school items and necessities with its annual back-to-school tax-free weekend Aug. 1-4. Over the four-day tax holiday, West Virginians can save an estimated $3.4 million when shopping for the upcoming school year. These items include certain clothing, electronics, instruction material, school supplies and sports … Read more
The Kanawha County Day Report Center held an open house this week to showcase new classes and the accomplishments of several people who have worked through their addictions. Mark Kinder is the new director of the program that gives those battling addiction a chance to overcome their struggles. Kanawha County Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey helped … Read more
Marshall University introduced Gerald Harrison as the the institution’s 23rd athletic director this week. Marshall University president Brad D. Smith introduced Harrison at a press conference, outlining leadership traits that were assessed during a lengthy search for the position, including strategic thinking, goal setting and the ability to build a high-performance culture. Harrison has more … Read more
An order from state regulators aims to speed up the process of rolling out broadband in West Virginia. Providers will be able to use temporary attachments on existing utility poles to bring broadband service to customers, according to a ruling from the West Virginia Public Service Commission. WCHS TV said the ruling requires power companies … Read more
A Boone County man has been arrested and charged with DUI for a crash that killed one woman, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. 37-year old Cory Cantley of Peytona, was arrested this week in connection to a May 9 crash on WV Route 3. Donna Kay Campell of Seth died in the accident. … Read more
A big upgrade is on the way for Huntington’s aging wastewater treatment system, but there’s still a bit of red tape to clear first. During Monday’s Huntington City Council meeting, members voted to move forward with hiring Triton Construction out of St. Albans to take on the Huntington Water Quality Board’s expansion project at the … Read more
If you’re going to be out on the roads in Putnam County next month, know that State Police will be setting up a sobriety checkpoint. Troopers will be conducting the checkpoint on Wednesday, August 21st from 6 p.m. to midnight, right in front of Poca Middle School along Route 62 in Poca. And if weather … Read more
First responders said a woman died Tuesday following a structure fire in Mason County. A home in the 2700 block of Lincoln Avenue caught fire shortly before 7 a.m., according to a social media post from the Point Pleasant Fire Department. The post said a woman was pulled from the building and taken to Rivers … Read more
Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced two major flood mitigation studies aimed at finding long-term solutions to reduce flood damage across the state. The projects will cost about $6 million in total, with funding split between state and federal sources. They’ll focus on two key areas: the Upper Guyandotte River and the Kanawha River Basin. The … Read more
A woman is accused of driving under the influence when her vehicle crashed into a Kanawha County deputy’s cruiser last week on Interstate 79. 29-year old Hollie Anderson of Elkview is charged with one count of DUI causing injury following the incident on July 22 along I-79, according to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies … Read more