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WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals receives nearly $9M to expand intensive care capabilities

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals system is set to expand its intensive care capabilities with the latest round of healthcare infrastructure investments from the WVU Health System. In April, the WVU Health System Board of Directors approved a plan to invest hundreds of millions of dollars into healthcare facilities in West Virginia and…

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals receives nearly $9M to expand intensive care capabilities CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals system is set to expand its intensive care capabilities with the latest round of healthcare infrastructure investments from the WVU Health System. In April, the WVU Health System Board of Directors approved a plan to invest hundreds of millions...

Holly Grove getting a makeover on the Capitol grounds

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The oldest building on the West Virginia Capitol Complex is undergoing a complete renovation. Work started last month on Holly Grove and is expected to be completed by January 2027. “It’s a project to really bring it back to life, to preserve the building, and make some useable space in it,” said Bob…

Holly Grove getting a makeover on the Capitol grounds CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The oldest building on the West Virginia Capitol Complex is undergoing a complete renovation. Work started last month on Holly Grove and is expected to be completed by January 2027. “It’s a project to really bring it back to life, to preserve the building, and make some use...

Teamsters Local 175, striking workers at The Beverage Market continue raising awareness about dispute with company

SISSONVILLE, W.Va. — A group of striking workers at The Beverage Market held a community event Sunday to raise awareness about their ongoing dispute with the company 49 Teamsters Local 175 union members are on the picket line against the Beverage Market. The workers began their strike May 12, ten days after unanimously authorizing a strike…

Teamsters Local 175, striking workers at The Beverage Market continue raising awareness about dispute with company SISSONVILLE, W.Va. — A group of striking workers at The Beverage Market held a community event Sunday to raise awareness about their ongoing dispute with the company 49 Teamsters Local 175 union members are on the picket line against the Beverage Market. The workers began their strike May 12, ten ...

Logan County woman arrested for break-in, robbery of $1,500 worth of property

MALLORY, W.Va. — A Logan County woman is in custody and faces charges in connection to a break-in and robbery. Alisha Jo Wiley Alisha Jo Wiley, 41, of Mallory, was arrested Thursday for allegedly stealing around $1,500 worth of property from a Mallory residence. Wiley faces charges of grand larceny, attempt to commit a felony punishable…

Logan County woman arrested for break-in, robbery of $1,500 worth of property MALLORY, W.Va. — A Logan County woman is in custody and faces charges in connection to a break-in and robbery. Alisha Jo Wiley Alisha Jo Wiley, 41, of Mallory, was arrested Thursday for allegedly stealing around $1,500 worth of property from a Mallory residence. Wiley faces charges of grand larcen...

Logan County man arrested after leading police on chase while drunk

MALLORY, W.Va. — A Logan County man is in custody after leading police on a vehicle chase while intoxicated. John Adkins John Roger Adkins, 21, of Mallory, was arrested Thursday. He was charged with 21 counts, including driving under the influence, reckless driving, and destruction of property. Adkins is accused of arguing with a gas station…

Logan County man arrested after leading police on chase while drunk MALLORY, W.Va. — A Logan County man is in custody after leading police on a vehicle chase while intoxicated. John Adkins John Roger Adkins, 21, of Mallory, was arrested Thursday. He was charged with 21 counts, including driving under the influence, reckless driving, and destruction of property. Ad...

West Virginia Parkways Authority examines personnel, operational policies

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –West Virginia Parkways Authority Executive Director Chuck Smith says the authority has begun discussions on updating policies throughout the system. Discussions on the matter began at the authority’s most recent meeting in late May. Smith told MetroNews that after taking office and establishing his staff, they realized some policies may be outdated. “We were…

West Virginia Parkways Authority examines personnel, operational policies CHARLESTON, W.Va. –West Virginia Parkways Authority Executive Director Chuck Smith says the authority has begun discussions on updating policies throughout the system. Chuck Smith Discussions on the matter began at the authority’s most recent meeting in late May. Smith told MetroNews that after ...

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Parents sentenced in 2024 death of 16-day-old baby

Brooke Kessler in court Friday (Photo: WCHSTV) PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. –The parents who were charged in the 2024 death of their 16-day-old baby girl received their sentences Friday. Brooke N. Kessler, 34, of Hurricane was sentenced to the maximum of 40 years in prison for murder and Jacob Greye Kessler, 32, of Flat Top was only…

Parents sentenced in 2024 death of 16-day-old baby Brooke Kessler in court Friday (Photo: WCHSTV) PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. –The parents who were charged in the 2024 death of their 16-day-old baby girl received their sentences Friday. Brooke N. Kessler, 34, of Hurricane was sentenced to the maximum of 40 years in prison for murder and Jacob Greye Kessl...

Kanawha County considers new early voting site, two relocations

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va.The Kanawha County Commission began discussing at its most recent meeting the addition of one early voting location and the relocation of two others. During Thursday’s meeting, Kanawha County Clerk Vera McCormick proposed adding the South Charleston Community Center as a new early voting location for residents. McCormick said the city is ready…

Kanawha County considers new early voting site, two relocations KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va.The Kanawha County Commission began discussing at its most recent meeting the addition of one early voting location and the relocation of two others. During Thursday’s meeting, Kanawha County Clerk Vera McCormick proposed adding the South Charleston Community Center as a new e...

June 5, 2026