WV hosting Houston Texans in August at Greenbrier
Youth Soccer going to regionals today
Youth Soccer going to regionals today
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
Body sent to coroner for ID
An investigation is underway after body was found by anglers in Wayne County Wednesday, troopers said. A man’s body was located about noon along Route 37, according to West Virginia State Police.Investigators said the body will undergo an autopsy for a positive identification.
Haines Road needs complete
Time and weather have not been kind to Haines Branch Road in Kanawha County. People who live along the road said short term fixes are all they’ve gotten but now they said the road is in such bad shape, patch jobs won’t cut it anymore. with extensive cracks throughout the entire stretch of road. The … Read more
Sternwheelers are back
As sternwheelers line the levee at Charleston’s Haddad Riverfront Park, the capital city is revving up its economic engine in hopes of another strong year. The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta has made a significant impact on the local economy since its reintroduction in 2022. “It is the most significant economic tourism activity in the state of … Read more
man found in alley with gsw
A Charleston man was fatally shot Tuesday evening in an exchange of gunfire, prompting a homicide investigation, police said.Jaiden Deamphis Weekes, 20, died after being taken to an area hospital from the scene of a shooting in the 1500 block of Lewis Street, according to a news release from the Charleston Police Department. The news … Read more
USA cycling good for economy
The USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships that took over Charleston in May is estimated to have made a $6.9 million economic impact, a 50% increase from the previous year, officials said.The economic impact increase also included a 14% gain in visitor spending, according to a news release from the City of Charleston and the … Read more
Kroger still intent on closing Braxton store in August
Kroger is set to close 60 stores over the next 18 months, including one in Gassaway in Braxton County. The company said it is offering workers jobs at other stores, but it may not be a practical solution for the community. Christi Boggs said her town is like family, and the Kroger, which opened in … Read more
Drivers trapped overnight on WV Turnpike due to mudslides
It was a long night for some drivers who ended up stranded on the West Virginia Turnpike after flooding closed northbound lanes late Thursday night. The closure was reported about 9:30 p.m. near the Sharon area in southern Kanawha County. The road didn’t reopen until about 6 a.m. Friday. The incident left drivers stuck behind … Read more
High court upholds murder conviction
The West Virginia Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a Lincoln County man found guilty of murdering his wife. Edward Earl Jeffers, 37, of Hamlin had appealed a murder conviction in the 2017 death of his wife, but the high court on Thursday upheld the conviction in a memorandum decision.Jeffers was found guilty in … Read more