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Beckley Water Company presents infrastructure project

Beckley Water Company announced on Tuesday a two-phase water infrastructure project that is taking place on South Fayette Street in Beckley.

Annual Huntington Parade of Lights set for Tuesday

Local businesses, schools and organizations will light up the city with its best decked out trucks, cars, boats and trolleys for the annual Huntington’s Christmas Parade of Lights Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024.

Sister Carole Riley, co-founder, director of WV Institute for Spirituality, dead at 82

Charleston, West Virginia-based nun Sister Carole A. Riley died on Nov. 3, 2024. A member of the Sisters of Divine Providence, Riley joined forces with the Charleston Cenacle House and later founded the West Virginia Institute for Spirituality.

Turnpike’s $25 million toll system upgrade will get first significant test in Thanksgiving travel period

Motorists traveling the West Virginia Turnpike during the Thanksgiving holiday are going to have a new option when it comes to paying their $4.25 toll.

Justice issues proclamation declaring half-day holiday Wednesday for public employees

Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, declaring Wednesday, Nov. 27, as a half-day state holiday for public employees.

Cathy Justice unveils final State ornament as West Virginia’s first lady

The holiday season is here, and that means it’s time for West Virginia’s first lady to unveil the state’s official, limited edition 2024 Christmas

Kentucky judge grants injunction that impacts farms with H-2A workers

A Federal judge in Kentucky granted an injunction that prevents the Department of Labor from Enforcing the “Final Rule” in Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio

Plan to convert church on Aiken's Whiskey Road into a single-family home gets new life

Scott and Kimberly Gudith said they plan to modify and resubmit their plans for 433 Whiskey Rd. after their initial plans were rejected by the Aiken Design Review Board.

West Virginia bans assisted suicide

When assisted suicide has been on the ballot in different states in recent years, typically it's in an attempt to legalize it. But this year in West Virginia, voters were asked if their constitution should ban it.

Charleston man indicted for allegedly shooting at neighbor, deputies

The man accused of shooting at his neighbor and then at deputies has been indicted. Chase Nelson, 32, of Charleston, was indicted on one count of wanton

City of Charleston responds to first snowfall of the season

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Before we even hit Thanksgiving, the flakes were flying across the capital city. While the impact didn’t greatly impact the morning commute, the city of Charleston’s public works department was ready anyway.

Winning bid accepted in public auction of Woodrums' Building in Charleston

Ownership of the Woodrums' Building in downtown Charleston, West Virginia will soon be changing hands. At a public auction on Nov. 21, 2024, a high bid of $2.5 million was accepted by the bank holding the loan on the 6-story,

Parts of West Virginia under Blizzard Warning, more snow coming

After north central West Virginia got its first widespread snow on Thursday, parts of the state can expect to see another foot of snowfall in the next two days.

PEIA Finance Board concludes spirited public meetings regarding increases in Charleston

Once the PEIA Finance Board meets in December to discuss the proposal further and make a vote, the matter will fall into the hands of Governor-elect Patrick Morrisey and the Legislature. In 2023, legislation was passed that mandated the plans to go to an 80-20 split.

NCAA D2 football playoffs schedule 2024: Bracket, channels, times, live streams, scores for Division II college games

The NCAA Division II football playoffs begin with first-round action on Saturday, Nov. 23. Three undefeated teams — Kutztown, Valdosta State, and Charleston (WV) — will vie to

Charges filed in South Charleston fatal crash

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Police have charged a driver with DUI causing death in connection with a fatal crash that took place Wednesday on Corridor G in South Charleston. Alva Paul Jones, 45, was arraigned Thursday on charges of DUI causing death ...

Public Service Commission approves Black Diamond Power Company rate increase proposal

The Public Service Commission of West Virginia approved a settlement to increase Black Diamond Power Company's consolidated purchase power surcharge by approximately $1.2 million in additional revenue annually.

South Charleston, WV - Injury Accident at Ruthdale Rd & Estate Ln

Emergency responders were called to the scene of an injury accident at the intersection of Ruthdale Rd and | Contact Police Accident Reports (888) 657-1460 for help if you were in this accident.

School vaccine exemption bills expected in WV next year, face easier pathway with Morrisey

Republican lawmakers say they’ll again introduce exemptions to the state’s strict school vaccine laws. They expect the measures to face an easier pathway next year due to the

What West Virginia needs is more West Virginians

Legal proceedings are amazing things. The Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in Wheeling, West Virginia, where the 1907 Beaux Arts Classicism architecture flows into the 2004 glass-curtained annex,

Prep volleyball: Brookes excited to run to state tournament

Two Brookes hope to flow to a state title. Brooke Heck of Wayne and Brooke Smith of Spring Valley lead their respective high school volleyball teams into the state tournament this week at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center.

Charleston School board to reshuffle, new sheriff in town

The Charleston County School District Board of Trustees will have three new faces after Tuesday’s elections. But the balance of power does not appear to have shifted after two years of being dominate

Food Guy: Here's one take on the best Mexican restaurants in Charleston

Food Guy Steven Keith breaks down the best Mexican restaurants in Charleston, West Virginia. Is it Plaza Maya II or Los Amigos, both in Kanawha City? Or is it Rocas at the Shops at Trace Fork in South Charleston?

Republican Morrisey wins West Virginia governor’s race

Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey easily won the West Virginia governor’s race Tuesday, using and endorsement from Trump.

Parkersburg man pleads guilty to drug trafficking in the Charleston area

According to the release, Cain admitted to a role in a drug trafficking organization that distributed methamphetamine in the Charleston area of West Virginia.

Brian Helton is the new state senator for the ninth district

Brian Helton prevailed over Christie Cardwell in the state senate race for West Virginia's ninth district. Helton is all about faith, family, and freedom. The lifelong southern West Virginian says we need a conservative business leader to represent us in Charleston.

Natalie Tennant reacts to Kanawha County Commission victory following Tuesday night’s General Election

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The newest-elected Kanawha County Commissioner Natalie Tennant said her Tuesday night victory hasn’t even truly sunk in yet following the confusion caused from a corrupted data stick that delayed the election results.

Charleston announces upcoming holiday refuse schedule

The City of Charleston Public Works Department announced the modified dates for upcoming holiday trash collection.

Brian Helton is Raleigh County’s new state senator for the ninth district

On this Election Day 2024, Raleigh County's state senate race for the ninth district came down to Brian Helton versus Christie Cardwell. Helton is all about faith, family and freedom. The lifelong southern west Virginian says we need a conservative business leader to represent us in Charleston.

Marion County voters return incumbents to office, while a new Garcia will head to Charleston

FAIRMONT — Marion County voters turned out for the Tuesday General Election in historic numbers setting a new percentage of 65.17% voter turnout.

NWS predicts warmer-than-average winter

The National Weather Service Office (NWS) in Charleston is predicting a warmer than average winter. Current predictions show winter temperatures are at a 33% to 50% chance of being warmer than normal.

Good 2 Grow: Exploring a wonderfully wicked garden

With trepidation, I got out of my car and started down the steep decline. It was well after sundown, and although there were remains of the Hunter’s full moon beaming

PEIA proposes premium increases of 14%, 16% for West Virginia employees

CHARLESTON — West Virginia state and county employees would pay more for their health care next fiscal year under a proposal presented Thursday to the Public Employees Insurance Agency finance

Pedestrian hit by car in Kanawha City

A pedestrian is injured after they were hit by a car Thursday in Kanawha City. Dispatchers said it happened on MacCorkle Avenue, near the Piggly Wiggly, about 7:30 p.m. The name and condition of the victim were not immediately available. Dispatchers said the 5000 block of MacCorkle Avenue is shut down.

Body located near Snowshoe after car wreck earlier in the week

Snowshoe security discovered the man's car on Tuesday on its top in a secluded wooded area, body located not far from the vehicle

Murder investigation underway in Charleston

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Police are conducting a murder investigation following an altercation on Charleston’s East End Saturday afternoon. A call made to Kanawha Metro 911 reporting a stabbing in the area of Belvedere Apartments at just before 1 p.m ...

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