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
A driver was arrested in Charleston after crashing into a parked vehicle and sending it into a nearby funeral home, police said. The crash was reported just before 2:45 p.m. on Washington Street West, adjacent to the Cunningham, Parker & Johnson Funeral Home, according to a Metro 911 alert. Charleston police said the driver struck … Read more
An arrest has been made in a fraud investigation involving the Whittaker family, a rural Raleigh County family that gained national attention through social media. John “Patrick” Roark, 47, was arrested Friday following an investigation launched in September into the alleged financial exploitation of members of the Whittaker family, according to the West Virginia State … Read more
Rising utility costs have become a familiar burden for West Virginia residents, prompting lawmakers to consider new ways to provide relief. In August, the Public Service Commission of West Virginia approved a $76.1 million rate increase for American Electric Power, adding to mounting concerns about affordability across the state. Ohio County Senator Laura Chapman says … Read more
Gov. Patrick Morrisey spoke with WCHS-TV following his State of the State Address to outline his tax reform priorities and broader budget goals for West Virginia. An income tax cut is at the top of Morrisey’s agenda. West Virginia currently uses a personal income tax reduction system tied to economic triggers that must be met before … Read more
The West Virginia Board of Education has assumed control of Hancock County Schools after a deepening financial crisis raised alarms about the district’s ability to cover payroll and sustain daily operations. State Board President Paul Hardesty said conditions had worsened to the point that state intervention became unavoidable. “The situation is dire, so much so … Read more
A former West Virginia State University football player is facing prison time after prosecutors say he raped an Ohio University student. Andres Sebastian Sagastume, 23, of Chantilly, Virginia, was found guilty of rape following a four-day trial, according to the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office. Prosecutors said Sagastume sexually assaulted an Ohio University student he had … Read more