Governor Patrick Morrisey addressed a flooding disaster in Texas in a post on X over the weekend, saying he directed Emergency Management officials in West Virginia to remain on stand-by should they be called to give assistance in Texas. More than two dozen are confirmed dead as a result of the flooding, including several children … Read more
An extensive drug trafficking investigation in Wirt County netted 18 arrests. “Operation Blackjack” resulted in charges being filed against several people from Elizabeth, according to a news release from the Wirt County Prosecutor’s Office. The ages of those arrested ranged from 23 to 60. Prosecutors credited the work of West Virginia State Police, the Department … Read more
Charleston Police said the body of 48-year-old Joshua C. Hutton was found in a culvert at the 1200 block of MacCorkle last week. Hutton had been reported missing on June 16 and had been last seen June 14 in the Capitol Street area of Charleston. They’re still investigating, but said no foul play is suspected.
A road-widening project in Cross Lanes Road has hit delays, causing backups and delays for area residents The project aims to expand Route 622 from Goff Mountain Road to the intersection with Route 62 and towards Andrew Jackson Middle School, with the end goal to reduce congestion and create a safer road.”You cannot travel in … Read more
Hundreds of people lined the streets of Hurricane on Friday, draped in their finest red white and blue outfits for the annual Independence Day Parade.”We can all gather as one community. Be able to share food, share our laughs, our enjoyment,” said Veronica Cummings who came to the parade from Winfield. “We get to see … Read more
State officials will be hosting a public information session to discuss home rebate programs for West Virginians.The West Virginia Office of Energy announced a webinar scheduled for 2 p.m. on July 30 will provide updates on efficiency, electrification and appliance rebates.The session will be open to homeowners, renters, landlords and contractors looking to apply for … Read more
Following a weekend of festivities at the Sternwheel Regatta, a Charleston restaurant will be moving West.Karubees Jamaican Restaurant announced it will be relocating to The Market along Third Avenue in Huntington next month.A social media post from the business thanked its capital city supporters.”We appreciate all of your support over the years and can’t even … Read more
West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials said a water shortage is affecting a Fayette County lockup facility.Operational issues were reported Thursday at Mount Olive Correctional Complex, impacting the water supply from local public service districts.WVDCR said that portable potable water tanks will use for cooking while water bottles and portable stations will be … Read more
A Kanawha County judge is pushing back after she was recently admonished by the West Virginia Judicial Investigation Commission over a media interview she did regarding an order and hearing on foster children placements in hotels and 4-H camps.An attorney for Judge Maryclaire Akers released a statement Wednesday announcing that she would be objecting to … Read more
The Mountain State will once again be utilized to prepare professional football players for the upcoming NFL season.The Houston Texans announced they will hold training camp practices at the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs from Aug. 4-7. The team previously visited West Virginia for training camp in 2017 and 2018, but more recently the … Read more