Road crews have been working on the dip on Interstate 64 near the Nitro exit. Some drivers have said the uneven pavement has damaged their cars and it’s gotten worse over time. The project by the West Virginia Department of Transportation will correct the problem. The project will run from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. … Read more
One person is in custody after Kanawha County deputies said police were shot at while serving warrants early Wednesday morning. It happened about 6 a.m. on B Street while St. Albans police were attempting to execute search and arrest warrants. Deputies said when they knocked on the door and announced their presence, shots were fired … Read more
University of Charleston students will make use of a new space this fall. The Morrison Rehabilitation Science and Athletic Center is a $10 million initiative that will serve as the home for new graduate programs in occupational therapy and physical therapy. The Morrison Center opened earlier this summer and features advanced labs designed specifically for … Read more
A Huntington man pleaded guilty this week to accepting a cut of veterans’ disability benefits after assisting them with preparing their claims. Timothy Crowder received about $24,500 from disability benefits awarded to veterans while he was working at the Veterans Benefits Administration. Prosecutors said from September 2020 to July 2023, Crowder assisted 13 veterans with … Read more
West Virginia Republican Party Chair and Secretary of Commerce Matt Herridge is stepping down. In his announcement, he said a special election will take place on the 26th to complete his unexpired term.The formal resignation for Herridge will be made effective after the Summer Meeting in Morgantown on July 26, the same day the new … Read more
If a major disaster declaration is awarded to Ohio and Marion counties after flooding in June, FEMA’s individual assistance program can provide homeowners and renters with financial aid. An emergency declaration would open up the possibility of help for local governments and state agencies. Nine people in Ohio County died in the flooding June 20, … Read more
Fire investigators are trying to determine what caused flames to tear through a home in Cooper’s Creek. Eyewitness News said the fire happened on Crestwood Road about 7:30 p.m. Monday. Sissonville firefighters said when crews got on scene, flames were shooting from the roof of the home. Firefighters from Sissonville, Pinch, Frame, Charleston and Chesapeake, … Read more
West Virginia’s state poilce vehicle won’t be in the American Association of State Troopers calendar this year. The foundations released the final count for its 2025 Best Looking Cruiser contest and West Virginia landed in 24th place after online voting. State Police from every state show off their unique cruisers and the top 13 cruisers … Read more
Deputies are investigating after a teenage girl was shot in Kanawha County early Monday morning. The shooting was reported about 4:30 a.m. at an Alabaster Drive address in Jefferson, according to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. A warrant has been issued for 19-year-old Larry Joe Chapman III, also known as “Coconut,” of Charleston for malicious … Read more
Job seekers can attend a hiring event today in South Charleston. The Kanawha County American Job Center is hosting the event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today (Tuesday, July 15) inside the South Charleston Recreation Center at 601 Jefferson Road. More than 30 employers will attend the hiring event, conducting 10-minute interviews with candidates. … Read more