Charges Filed Related to House Fire
Deputies say two men wanted in connection with an arson case that killed two women last year are behind bars. WCHS-TV reports 55-year-old William Dixon Sr. and 28-year-old Jonathan Jones are behind bars on...
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Petition Filed to Remove Marmet Mayor
Residents have filed a petition seeking the removal of the mayor of the town of Marmet. The Gazette-Mail reports that petitions signed by 99 voters were filed this week in Kanawha Circuit Court. The...
Still No Verdict From Blankenship Jury
Jurors Tuesday spent their eighth full day of deliberations in the trial of ex-Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship. At one point the jurors handed a note to the judge Tuesday, saying they still could...
Charleston Attorney to Run for Judge’s Seat
A Charleston divorce attorney whose license was once suspended is running for one of Kanawha County’s five Family Court judge seats. The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports 64-year-old James Wilson Douglas said he plans to run...
WVSU Gets Money for Campus Security
The West Virginia State University Foundation has received a $600,000 contribution from Bayer CropScience. University president Brian O. Hemphill and foundation leaders announced the contribution Monday. According to the university, the money will be...
Joyful Night at the Capitol Tonight
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and first lady Joanne Jaeger Tomblin are kicking off the holiday season tonight with the annual Joyful Night celebration at the state capitol complex. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. when...
Belle Victim Knew the Suspect
Law enforcement officials say a homeowner and a burglary suspect who was shot and killed when he broke into the man’s home knew each other. Sgt. B.D. Humphreys of the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office...
Charitable Giving Drops
A philanthropic group says there has been a $10 million drop in charitable giving in West Virginia over the period of a year. The report released by the Philanthropy West Virginia reveals there was...
Black Bear Season May Not Be As Active This Year
West Virginia wildlife officials say they’re expecting a subpar bear hunt this December due to a shortage in acorns and other foods for the animals. Colin Carpenter, bear project leader for the Division of...
Blankenship Jurors Resume Deliberations Today
Jurors are preparing to head back to court for deliberations in the trial of ex-Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship. The jury is expected to hold its sixth full day of deliberations Monday. They haven’t...
