Putnam County commissioners passed a resolution condemning Critical Race Theory. It urges Congress and state lawmakers to a stand against the divisive academic movement that examines history with a focus on racism and discrimination.
The West Virginia Department of Education has a new program to encourage students, teachers and staff to get their COVID-19 vaccinations. The department says the “I Got Vaxxed Competition” will award $5,000 each to a high school, a middle school and an elementary school for having the highest percentage of eligible people vaccinated. The winners … Read more
President Joe Biden has nominated former West Virginia health officer Dr. Rahul Gupta to become the next director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Gov. Jim Justice said the state was really happy with Biden’s selection. Gupta currently serves as the senior vice president and chief medical and health officer of March of … Read more
Court records say a McDowell County deputy has been charged in a domestic incident. Martin Shelton of Avondale is charged with domestic battery, according to a criminal complaint from McDowell County Magistrate Court. West Virginia State Police were asked to take over a domestic battery investigation involving a member of the sheriff’s office. Shelton’s wife … Read more
Putnam County deputies are investigating after a vehicle crashed into a restaurant at Liberty Square Tuesday morning. Putnam 911 dispatchers said the vehicle crashed into Applebee’s just after 11:30 a.m. and there were no injuries. The investigation continues into the cause of the crash.
West Virginia State Police will soon begin testing for its next Cadet class. Anyone interested in a career with state police is encouraged to apply online at www.wvsp.gov. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and no more than 39 years old prior to enlistment, according to a news release from state police. Applicants … Read more
The Cedar Grove Volunteer Fire Department is celebrating Christmas in July The department is hosting a hot dog sale and family picture day to raise money for the annual Firehouse Santa Toy Drive. All of the proceeds will go to help children in the upper Kanawha Valley have gifts under the Christmas tree.
A Milton police officer was stuck with a used needle during a drug bust at a house on McGee Street. Officers say there were needles all over the home where five kids were living. Three people are under arrest. The officer was taken to the hospital to get checked out.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is joining with West Virginia officials to review the Clarksburg water system for elevated lead levels in the drinking water. Sampling in several homes showed levels of the toxin above the EPA limit. Anyone living in a house built before 1950 should drink bottled water and have children under six … Read more
Both sides in the landmark opioid trial have rested after eight weeks of testimony. Cabell County and the city of Huntington filed suit against AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson, accusing them of fueling the opioid crisis. Closing arguments are scheduled for July 27th and 28th.