BECKLEY, W.Va. — Investigators with the state Fire Marshal’s Office have charged a Beckley man with setting fire to the house that used to be the home of former West Virginia Gov. Hullett Smith. David Cole (WVRJA) Authorities arrested David Cole, 30, Friday evening and charged him with first-degree arson. Cole alleged set fire to the…
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — The City of Buckhannon is accepting applications for the next few days to fill the vacancy left by the incarceration of former city councilman David McCauley. McCauley was indicted earlier this month on two counts of production and one count of possession of child pornography and is in federal detention until his December…
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The state Attorney General’s Office has filed a civil lawsuit against a Parkersburg substance abuse treatment facility for allegedly filing fraudulent claims with Medicaid for services provided by a former worker who lied about his credentials. Patrick Morrisey Attorney General Patrick Morrisey explained the lawsuit against Clean & Clear Advantage during a Wednesday…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Sentencing is scheduled for late-January for a Virginia woman who was convicted by a Monongalia County jury in a 2022 murder. Tracey Hamby (WVRJA) The 12-member panel found Tracey Hamby, 47, of Suffolk, Va., guilty of second degree murder in the death of Charleston resident Matthew Vaughn. The shooting took place at…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Health officials at West Virginia University have reported a rise in oral injuries associated with inhalant abuse. Student Health, WELLWVU, and Urgent Care Medical Director Dr. Carmen Burrell report an increase in the number of patients with injuries to the mouth and throat caused by “whippets” during the use of inhalants such as…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Leaders are saying shorter, targeted learning experiences focused on harnessing specific skills are the future of higher education. Microcredentials are designed to bring more flexibility and accessibility for students than a traditional college degree path. The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission met Thursday to further chart the course of implementation of these…
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Councilman Marc Jackson hopes Clarksburg’s proposed camping ban ordinance will be a turning point in efforts to help the unhoused population, protect property owners and ensure public safety. Marc Jackson City council passed the measure through first reading last week with a final passage vote expected on Nov. 7 following a public…
Daniel Duncil FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A Marion County man is behind bars charged with child neglect resulting in injury. Authorities said Daniel Duncil, 44, of Worthington, W.Va. and Holly Duncil, age 45, were charged with a three-year old child in his care and that of another individual apparently ingested THC oil. The child was brought to…
NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. — The Wetzel County Board of Education will hold school closing hearings in the weeks ahead to take the required steps to close two of the county’s four high schools. The School Board in a special meeting in New Martinsville Monday agreed to pursue the plan put forward by Superintendent Cassie Porter.…
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A lawsuit alleges Fairmont State University and others knowingly refused to conduct asbestos abatement for decades, and as a result, a former student has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Donna Spurling and Michael Robb spoke to reporters Tuesday. Named in the lawsuit are the Fairmont State University Board of Governors, Metropolitan Life Insurance…