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Man charged after repeatedly admitting to setting his trailer on fire
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A Webster County man was charged after admitting to setting his home on fire and allegedly physically assaulting a fire fighter. On Sunday, April 28th, police were called about a camper/residence on fire in the area of Rice Run Road in Webster county. Webster County 911...
Multi-county pursuit ends with suspect’s vehicle in Elk River
Clendenin, WV (WOWK) – An overnight pursuit that began in Braxton County, WV ended in Kanawha County with the suspect’s car going into the Elk River in Clendenin early Wednesday morning. While the cause of the initial pursuit is unclear, Metro 911 dispatchers tell us the pursuit began in Braxton County and came down Route […]
Car wash bandit arrested after break-ins across several counties
RIPLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An individual faces charges following the conclusion of an investigation into numerous instances of breaking and entering at car washes. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Levi Travis Harris – 32 years old of Arnoldsburg, WV – has been arrested after evidence emerged revealing that he had committed break-ins at […]
Former Clay mayor Josh Shamblin has died
CLAY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Former Clay mayor Josh Shamblin has died, the town announced Tuesday. Shamblin was first elected as mayor in 2019 and then re-elected in 2023. He stepped down from the position in February. “Josh served the Town of Clay both as a council member and Mayor,”...
A brighter and drier day Wednesday as the mid spring heat up continues
Wednesday starts with low level clouds, humidity, and fog as we kick the last bits of Tuesdays system out. By sunrise, the clouds begin to clear and fog lifts as temps rise into the 60s. A mix of sun and clouds turning sunny by the mid afternoon won’t hurt temps much but we do remain […]
Nicholas County native named new Mountaineer mascot for WVU
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Nicholas County native officially takes on the role of the Mountaineer mascot Friday during a symbolic rifle ceremony at West Virginia University. Braden Adkins, of Richwood, officially accepted the title after being named the successor to Mikel Hagar on March 2, according to a...
Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Office welcomes back WVSP graduates
GREENBRIER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Two officers that graduated from the West Virginia State Police Academy were welcomed back recently by the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Aaron Davis and Deputy Bradley Walls were proudly welcomed back on Friday, April 26, 2024. They were part of the 195th Basic Police Training Class, which was made […]
Greenbrier County Board Of Education Appoints Jeff Bryant Superintendent
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – At the April 29, 2024, special Greenbrier County Board of Education meeting, board members unanimously appointed Jeffrey Bryant as the Superintendent of Schools, effective May 1. Following Bryant’s retirement last month, the Board appointed Doug Clemons as the interim superintendent. Board President Jeanie Wyatt states, “Mr. Clemons has fulfilled those interim duties […] The post Greenbrier County Board Of Education Appoints Jeff Bryant Superintendent appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
State asks Jamey Noel to pay back $4.4 million to New Chapel EMS for 'unlawful' purchases
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel is being asked to pay back millions of dollars to New Chapel EMS. According to an audit of the Utica Township Volunteer Firefighters Association and New Chapel EMS, Noel paid for vacations, Rolex watches, child support payments, college tuition and more on the taxpayer's dime.
Carnegie Hall’s Link Up concert brings Greenbrier County 5th graders and GEHS Choir students together with the WVU Symphony
LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) – Carnegie Hall, Lewisburg’s annual Link Up program partners with Carnegie Hall, New York to offer Greenbrier County’s 5th-grade students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Every year, Carnegie Hall (NY) Link Up shares educational expertise and resources with arts organizations and school districts throughout the United States. Carnegie Hall (WV) and The Weill Music Institute […] The post Carnegie Hall’s Link Up concert brings Greenbrier County 5th graders and GEHS Choir students together with the WVU Symphony appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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