Fall fire season runs from Oct. 1 through the end of the year and there are burning restrictions to keep in mind. From next Wednesday through December 31, outdoor burning is restricted to the hours of 5 p.m. to 7 a.m., according to the West Virginia Division of Forestry. Leaf litter is the most common … Read more
If you live in Winfield, expect a higher sewage bill soon. Starting November 1st, the city is raising sewer rates by 10% for all customers. That means a typical household will pay about $6 more a month. It’s the first of three planned increases through 2027 and it’s expected to impact more than one thousand … Read more
Calhoun County Commission President Craig Arthur, who has been charged with seven counts of failing to pay taxes or file returns, appeared in court this week for his initial appearance. The commissioner faces multiple charges, all misdemeanors, linked to failure to pay taxes or file returns in a business he co-owned. The penalties he could … Read more
A former Putnam County school bus driver involved in a crash with 28 students on board pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge. Amy Allen pleaded guilty to one count of reckless driving causing serious bodily injury in the April 2024 crash. The state dismissed 50 remaining charges as part of the plea deal. The crash … Read more
A man charged in a deadly 2022 Huntington shooting is now being held without bond. Kristopher Brown was in court Tuesday, where his defense team asked for a bond reduction. Instead, the judge revoked it entirely after a request from prosecutors. Brown is accused of firing a shot outside Premier Pub and Grill that struck … Read more
The West Virginia state high school baseball championships will have a new home beginning in 2026. The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission announced Monday that Jack Cook Field, on the campus of Marshall University, will serve as the host site for the championships from 2026 through 2028 with an option for 2029. WCHS TV … Read more
The Kanawha County Board of Education picked Michael Arbogast to be the interim replacement to fill a spot left by the resignation of member Tracy White. Arbogast has previously served the school system as a service personnel worker, teacher and most recently principal at South Charleston High School. He retired from that position in 2018. … Read more
The Logan Post Office is finally reopening after being shut down for months. It was back in March when the post office had to close its doors after sewage backed up into the aging building. At the time, The U.S. Postal Service temporarily moved operations over to the nearby Stollings Post Office. But now, after … Read more
A Putnam County native recently picked up an international bluegrass award. Hurricane native, Ali Vance, won the 2025 International Bluegrass Music Association Momentum Vocalist of the Year during a ceremony last week in Chattanooga, Tennessee. A news release noted that the IBMA’s Momentum Awards are given annually to rising artists, performers and workers in the … Read more
A man who portrayed himself as the “Wolf of West Virginia,” a wealthy, successful real estate mogul, was sentenced to prison for wire fraud Monday. 35-year old Theodore Miller of South Charleston was sentenced to seven years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release and was ordered to pay more than $398,000 in … Read more