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
Police arrested a Wood County man Friday in connection with a burglary and firearms investigation that spans West Virginia and Ohio. Joshua Michael McGee, 42, of Vienna faces two counts of burglary, two counts of attempted burglary, and six counts of being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm following an investigation that began … Read more
Lindsey Vonn’s determined attempt to win the Winter Olympic downhill at age 41 — competing on a rebuilt right knee and a severely injured left knee — ended Sunday in a terrifying crash that left her with a broken leg. A rescue helicopter airlifted her to safety for the second time in nine days. Moments … Read more