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Beckley officials want a landmark for the city, and they’re searching for the perfect idea — one that can be shaped into a quintessential monument to define the spirit of Beckley to residents and...

The bishop of West Virginia’s Episcopal Church is encouraging congregations to carry the opioid overdose-reversing drug naloxone. The Gazette-Mail reports the Rev. W. Michie Klusmeyer made the request at the West Virginia Episcopal diocese’s...

The West Virginia Tourism Office announced it has obtained the rights to use “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” in its marketing efforts. The world-famous John Denver song has been an unofficial state anthem since...

Kanawha County school officials have signed several contracts for a new Herbert Hoover High School and a new school to replace Clendenin Elementary. The elementary school should be complete by late 2020, and the...

Things seem to be getting worse for the man who hijacked an ambulance Tuesday night. Scott Marshall became combative when jailers tried to return him to his cell after his arraignment. Marshall hit a...

Police are looking for a missing St. Alban’s man. James Brogan was last seen Friday in the area of Spring Street. Brogan is 5’11”, 160 pounds; he was last seen wearing jeans and a...

Governor Justice’s ratings are falling. According to the latest Governors’ Approval Rankings Justice’s approval rating fell to 46 percent. That makes him the 12th most unpopular governor in the country.

A suspicious fire is under investigation in Clarksburg. A condemned home on Lee Avenue caught fire last night. No injuries are reported; no one lived in the building. The Clarksburg fire inspector is trying...

Police are investigating a shooting this morning. Shots were fired last night at the Vist a View Apartments, one person was injured. Police are still looking for a suspect.

The Coalburg Crossing on Route 61 is back open this morning after a train accident last night. A woman’s car got stuck on the tracks, when she realized she couldn’t get out of the...