Charleston police are asking for the public’s assistance in a credit card fraud investigation. The incident occurred on January 10 at 1015 Bridge Road, where a credit card was reportedly used fraudulently. Investigators obtained surveillance video showing two suspects and a related vehicle connected to the case. Anyone with information is urged to contact the … Read more
The West Virginia House of Delegates passed a bipartisan bill Tuesday requiring certain opioid treatment programs to offer long-acting reversible contraceptives. House Bill 4196 mandates that patients receiving methadone or suboxone treatment at licensed facilities be offered long-term birth control as part of the program’s services. The legislation also requires programs to provide non-coercive counseling … Read more
Appalachian Power is working to restore electricity to all West Virginia customers affected by the recent ice storm as of Tuesday evening. At the storm’s peak, more than 40,000 customers lost power, with roughly 3,900 linemen deployed for restoration. By Tuesday afternoon, the number of outages dropped to below 4,000. Extreme cold and strong winds … Read more
Governor Patrick Morrisey has appointed two individuals to fill vacancies in the West Virginia Legislature. Trenton Barnhart of Pleasants County was appointed to the 3rd District of the West Virginia Senate, replacing State Senator Donna Boley, who retired earlier this month after 41 years of service. Barnhart has served in the West Virginia House of … Read more
Many residents in Kanawha County remain without power as crews work to clear roads and restore electricity following recent storms. “We’ve got people that are sleeping in their cars because they don’t want to leave their pets,” said Loudendale VFD Chief William Eads. Crews have been working nonstop to remove debris and reopen roadways. Eads … Read more
A Friday night drug raid in Floyd County resulted in multiple arrests and the confiscation of illegal drugs, firearms, and cash. The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office said investigators executed a search warrant at a residence on Big Branch of Bull Creek. Inside, authorities discovered a quantity of illegal drugs, digital scales, several firearms, and cash … Read more
Police said a man was injured in a shooting that occurred early Monday morning in Charleston. According to the Charleston Police Department, officers received a report around 6 a.m. regarding the incident in the 2000 block of Hutchinson Street. Investigators stated that a dispute involving four men escalated and resulted in the shooting. Police said … Read more
Hospitals operated by Charleston Area Medical Center have officially transitioned to Vandalia Health. According to a news release from Vandalia, new signage and updated branding now reflect the integration of CAMC with the Davis Health System in Elkins and the Mon Health System in northern West Virginia. Patient handouts and hospital signage are being updated … Read more
A vehicle fire involving a tractor trailer hauling cars has forced the closure of a portion of Interstate 64 East in Cabell County, according to emergency officials. The fire was reported near mile marker 18 by Merritts Creek, prompting crews to shut down eastbound lanes of I-64 as they worked to contain the blaze. Firefighters … Read more
Two men, including one with an extensive felony theft history, were arrested Friday in connection with a theft investigation in Logan County, according to West Virginia State Police. James Russell Robinson, 48, was charged with grand larceny and breaking. He also faces additional charges of conspiracy and destruction of property stemming from a separate arrest … Read more