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Woman identified, arrest made after body found in Lincoln County
HAMLIN, W.Va. — West Virginia State Police have identified the woman whose body was found in Lincoln County and made an arrest in the case. Marissa Brandjes of Parkersburg, West Virginia, was found at Taunton Way off Frances Creek Road near Harts, West Virginia, on Monday, June 24.
VA Charleston WV Zone Forecast
VA Charleston WV Zone Forecast for Monday, July 1, 2024. Zone Forecast Product for Central Appalachians and Middle Ohio Valley. This product provides average values for each zone and may not. be representative of exact locations. For a more site-specific. forecast visit: https://weather.gov/rlx. VAZ004-022000- Buchanan- Including the cities of Grundy...
KCS teacher's aide arrested for allegedly kicking, pushing disabled toddler
A teacher’s aide at Elk Elementary Center was arrested last week after allegedly kicking and pushing a 3-year-old child with learning disabilities, according to a criminal complaint. Deborah Richards, 62, of Cedar Grove, was arrested by the West Virginia State Police Friday and charged with the felony of battery...
Leaders announce $25 million in construction funding for Capital Connector Project
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A project aimed at transforming a stretch of the Kanawha Boulevard in Charleston got a big financial boost Friday. A $25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation was announced for the construction phase of the Capital Connector Project. The announcement was made during a joint news conference between the city and U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito.
Three West Virginians admit to roles in Philadelphia drug trafficking organization
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Three West Virginia men have admitted to their roles in a Philadelphia drug trafficking organization. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, the organization was supplying large amounts of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine to North Central West Virginia. Jordan Spadafore, 33, of Morgantown; Stephanie Miller, 47, of Charleston; and Olivia Gibson, 21, […]
Man blocks mother in with vehicle to prevent her from leaving, leads to arrest
HAMLIN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Lincoln County man faces multiple charges following an incident over the weekend in which he unlawfully attempted to prevent his mother from leaving a shared residence. According to documents from the Magistrate Court of Lincoln County, on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at approximately 11:45am, Senior Trooper Chaffin with the West […]
GreenPower Delivers 1st BEAST Electric Bus Order of 37 BEASTs to be Delivered in 2024 to School Districts in West Virginia
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. GreenPower Delivers First BEAST Produced in West Virginia Manufacturing Facility and Provides Update on Order for 37 BEASTs to be Delivered in 2024 to School Districts in West Virginia. South Charleston, West Virginia —...
Part of I-77 getting a makeover
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - If your normal route is from downtown Charleston to Jackson County you have probably noticed it is a bit of a bumpy ride, but that is about to change. A project to rebuild Interstate 77 from Tuppers Creek Road to the Jackson County line was awarded by the West Virginia Division of Highways.
Charleston receives $25 million RAISE grant to improve riverfront
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Capital City now has the money to construct what’s called the Capital Connector project aimed at enhancing the Kanawha River by connecting the city’s East End and West Side. The city is receiving a $25 million RAISE grant from the U.S. Department of...
Man gets prison time for sophisticated pill mill in St. Albans
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha County man is headed to prison in one of the most sophisticated drug manufacturing operations ever uncovered in West Virginia. Timothy Jackson, 44, of South Charleston was given a 14-year federal prison term for operating a pill lab out of an apartment in St. Albans. Will Thompson, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia, said the operation was extremely sophisticated.
Kids golf free at Coonskin Park through July
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Kanawha County Parks & Recreation has announced a special offer which allows all children under the age of 15 to golf for free at Coonskin Park all through the month of July. Beginning on Monday, July 1, 2024, all children ages 15 or under will be entitled to free play at […]
Pedestrians, officials ready for new Capital Connector project
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Local and state officials are touting the latest upgrades coming to the Capital City. Funding for the new Capital Connector project was announced earlier this week, with the City of Charleston set to get $25 million in grant funding from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant […]
Charleston Town Center parking garages auctioned off
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Bondholders in parking garages surrounding the Town Center Mall in downtown Charleston are trying to cut their losses. The trustee and bondholders on the garages submitted the apparent high bids on two of the three garages up for public auction Thursday. One of the garages went...
Going courtside with new Hoover basketball coach Ryan Thomas
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Ryan Thomas is in his first year as Herbert Hoover's Boys Basketball Head Coach and we were able to catch up with him at a recent scrimmage at Wahama. I observed an enthusiastic young coach and he's excited about the opportunity to lead the Huskies...
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