Surprise plea deal in cold case
A man dubbed one of Charleston’s most dangerous criminals made a surprise plea deal Monday in a cold case murder. Andre Williamson plead guilty to manslaughter in the 2005 shooting death of Jody Gray....
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Weather Delays Opening of the Contraflow Lane
The West Virginia Department of Transportation had planned to open the contraflow lane on I-64 in Putnam County last night, but heavy rain delayed plans until Wednesday. Traffic heading eastbound in the left lane...
Hotel Occupancy Grows Across the State
Hotel occupancy has climbed from last year. Gov. Jim Justice said statewide hotel occupancy grew around 16 percent in June from the same month in 2017 and state officials say the growth produced a...
Former Children’s Choir Director is Sentenced to Prison
The former executive director of a Charleston children’s chorus admitted to embezzling nearly $100,000 from the non-profit, and learned Monday that she would be sentenced to prison. Holly Portillo had previously pleaded guilty to...
DOT Employee Honored for Heroic Work
A West Virginia Department of Transportation employee was recognized Monday at the State Capitol for being a hero. Tina Bragg rescued a mom and child from a vehicle before it exploded, and Governor Jim...
Multifest Kicks Off Friday
The 29th annual Multifest will begin on Friday, Aug. 3, at Haddad Riverfront Park in Charleston. The festival was founded in August 1984, and brings together various cultural and ethnic communities with art, music,...
Woman pulled from burning home
A Barboursville woman is being treated for burns and smoke inhalation. The unconscious 60-year-old woman was pulled from a burning home on Martha Road early Sunday morning. Four fire departments responded to the blaze....
Point Pleasant River Museum will likely rebuild
Officials say they will likely rebuild after a fire damaged the Point Pleasant River Museum earlier this month. Museum Director Jack Fowler told the Gazette-Mail that he’s “very confident” that the museum will be...
Golden alert issued for missing woman
A golden alert has been issued for a missing woman in Carter County, Kentucky. Katrina Miller was last seen on Kentucky Route 7. She is 5’7″, 140-pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes. She...
Roane County murder suspect out of hospital and behind bars
The suspect in last Wednesday’s fatal shooting in Roane County is in jail. A.J. King is out of the hospital and facing a long list of charges. King is accused of killing Danny Marks...
