A Scioto County man is accused of firing gunshots in the middle of a roadway while under the influence of drugs, deputies said. Kyle D. Mays, 22, of McDermott, Ohio, faces charges of having weapons while under disability, discharging a firearm near a prohibited area and two counts of improperly discharging a firearm at or … Read more
As Immigration and Customs Enforcement continues efforts to detain and deport illegal immigrants, Kentucky lawmakers are pushing to secure support from local law enforcement agencies. Senate Bill 86 would mandate that agencies cooperate with ICE in deporting illegal immigrants. “It is necessary to send a message that Kentucky stands with our federal officials in the … Read more
A man is facing prison time after officers were met with gunfire while attempting to serve warrants in Kanawha County last year, prosecutors said. Joel Demarlone James McGee, 18, of St. Albans, pleaded guilty Monday to five counts of wanton endangerment, according to a social media post from the Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors … Read more
Deputies arrested two men late Saturday night after they allegedly engaged in street racing in St. Albans. Kanawha County deputies said they spotted two yellow Chevrolet Camaros that “appeared to be engaged in street racing” around 11 p.m. Saturday along MacCorkle Avenue SW, according to a news release. The drivers — later identified as William … Read more
State road officials warn that crews may not permanently repair some of the new potholes caused by recent winter weather for several weeks. The West Virginia Division of Highways said in a news release Monday that crews can apply a “cold patch” — a sticky blend of cold asphalt — to address the worst potholes … Read more
Federal prosecutors and law enforcement officials announced Monday that a Charleston man and woman were sentenced for conspiring to traffic multiple victims for sex, including a minor. Tiwan Robert “Quick” Bailey, 49, received a 25-year prison sentence followed by five years of supervised release, prosecutors said. A jury found Bailey guilty on three counts of … Read more
Fast-falling, heavy snow blanketed Charleston on Friday, creating slick road conditions and keeping city crews busy throughout the day. Drivers like Tony Centofanti noticed the impact. “If you don’t need to be out, it’s probably better to be home, but I mean, our road crews are doing a terrific job. I mean, when it started … Read more
As tax season picks up, West Virginia’s attorney general is urging residents to stay alert for scams targeting taxpayers. While texting and email remain essential communication tools, scammers also use them to target potential victims. Attorney General JB McCuskey cautioned consumers to be suspicious of emails or text messages promising a tax refund. If you … Read more
A Jackson County man received a prison sentence Friday in connection with the 2024 death of a 3-month-old child. John Tames, 26, was sentenced to 40 years for second-degree murder and 15 years to life for child abuse resulting in death. He pleaded guilty to both charges in December. Authorities said Tames was babysitting his … Read more
Danny Boyd, a well-known West Virginia filmmaker, writer, and longtime professor in the Kanawha Valley, has died. Boyd, 69, served for more than 30 years as a media studies professor at West Virginia State University. Throughout his career, he created multiple award-winning films and documentaries that reached international audiences. The West Virginia International Film Festival … Read more