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Wayne Co. Official Charged with Embezzlement

Wayne Co. Official Charged with Embezzlement

Wayne County Assessor Eric Hodges faces charges of using a county purchasing card to buy items for personal use. West Virginia State Police say he’s charged with felony embezzlement, computer fraud and fraudulent use...

Arch Coal Plans Upgrades

Arch Coal Plans Upgrades

Arch Coal will soon have to upgrade their operations in several states, including West Virginia, to comply with Clean Water Act as part of a settlement with the EPA and Department of Justice. The...

Some Lawmakers Try to Stop Common Core

Some Lawmakers Try to Stop Common Core

Berkley County Del Mike Folk is asking the state Supreme Court if West Virginia can legally participate in the Common Core educational standards, as state GOP leaders look to repeal them. The Charleston Gazette-Mail...

School Starts Monday in Kanawha County

School Starts Monday in Kanawha County

Students are headed back to class in Kanawha County on Monday, and other nearby counties won’t be far behind. Students in Cabell and Jackson County start school next Thursday. Wayne County starts tomorrow. Teachers...

Parking Cost Rises at the Airport

Parking Cost Rises at the Airport

The cost of long term parking at Yeager Airport is going up. The Yeager Finance Committee met this week and voted to increase the long-term rates by $1 per hour. Currently, the long-term garage...

Bar’s License Suspended After Shooting

Bar’s License Suspended After Shooting

A Charleston bar has had its license suspended after a shooting early Monday. The Alcohol Beverage Contol Administration suspended the Heart and Soul Bar license. The suspension lasts for ten days while the police...