Increased enrollment at Marshall University is presenting a housing issue that has leaders looking for long and short-term solutions. Enrollment and growth are causing the crunch, and the university is also seeing an increased interest from upper class students to continue living on campus in the residence halls. WCHS TV said the university has plans … Read more
A Boone County House of Delegates member and substitute teacher is the new head of West Virginia’s Republican Party. 23-year old Del. Josh Holstein was named the new leader of the GOP in a 63-57 vote. Holstein has an online media and advertising business and vows to bring the various factions of the party together. … Read more
A deadly encounter at a Cabell County jail has led to a new charge being filed against an inmate. Court records show 34-year old Allen Adkins of Milton has been charged with voluntary manslaughter. The criminal complaint said in May, investigators were alerted of a deadly assault that occurred at Western Regional Jail in Barboursville. … Read more
A father and son died in a shooting after an argument early Saturday morning in Kanawha County. The initial investigation indicated “a domestic argument, possibly fueled by alcohol” led the father to shoot his son before turning the gun on himself, according to a news release from the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched … Read more
A Boone County man has been charged with driving under the influence in a crash that killed a woman in May. 37-year old Cory Cantley of Peytona is charged with DUI causing death in a May 9 crash along Route 3 in the Fosterville area that killed 69-year old Donna Kay Campbell of Seth, according … Read more
A Charleston attorney was arrested Tuesday on a fugitive from justice warrant out of Virginia for allegedly exposing himself to a child. Eyewitness News said 65-year old James Barber of Charleston was arrested at his downtown law office. The warrant for his arrested was issued by the Chesterfield County Police in Virginia. Barber was arraigned … Read more
Nightly lane closures are planned for a heavily-traveled portion of Interstate 64 in Charleston as crews continue preventative patching efforts along the Fort Hill Bridge. Alternating lanes of the interstate along the bridge will be closed Sunday though Friday from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., according to a news release from the West Virginia Department … Read more
Police are asking for public assistance to identify a driver accused in a Ripley hit-and-run crash. The wreck involved a white SUV and bicycle and occurred about 12 p.m. Saturday along Klondike Road, according to a social media post from the Ripley Police Department. he post said the vehicle was last seen along New Stone … Read more
A new director of athletics has been announced at Marshall University following a lengthy search. Gerald J. Harrison was appointed to the position following approval by Marshall’s Board of Governors on Monday morning, according to a news release from the university. He is Marshall’s 23rd athletic director. Harrison comes to Marshall from Austin Peay where … Read more
Police are asking for public assistance to identify a driver accused in a Ripley hit-and-run crash. The wreck involved a white SUV and bicycle and occurred about 12 p.m. Saturday along Klondike Road, according to a social media post from the Ripley Police Department. he post said the vehicle was last seen along New Stone … Read more