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- Winfield says good-bye to community servant January 12, 2026Story by Chris Lawrence WINFIELD, W.Va. — The Putnam County community turned out to say goodbye to a man who gave back to the community his entire life. Funeral services were held Sunday for Chuck Meadows who was a longtime member of the Winfield Fire Department. He had served as Chief of the department for the…[email protected]
- Fatality alert issued in connection with November coal mining death of Kanawha County man January 12, 2026WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal Mine Safety and Health Administration issued a fatality alert Monday in connection with the November mining accident in Nicholas County that claimed a coal miner’s life. Steve Lipscomb Steve Lipscomb, 42, of Elkview, died on Nov. 8 shortly after the Rolling Thunder Mine was inundated with water. Lipscomb, whose body…[email protected]
- St. Albans Vice Mayor Page joins race for Kanawha County Commission January 12, 2026CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The race for an opening Kanawha County Commission seat is on, and St. Albans Vice Mayor Jared Page wants it for himself, formally filing to run for Commissioner Lance Wheeler’s position in the May Republican primary. With Wheeler set to run for a spot in the state senate, Page saw an opportunity…daniel.woods
- DeVault resigns from House of Delegates days before legislative session January 12, 2026CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A seat in the West Virginia House of Delegates chamber will sit vacant when Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, gavels in the 2026 regular legislative session. Delegate Michael DeVault, R-Marion, released a letter announcing his resignation on Monday. DeVault represented the 74th district and was first elected in 2022, defeating Republican incumbent Guy…daniel.woods
- Kanawha County Budget Timeline Takes Shape for 2026–2027 January 11, 2026KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –There are several key dates approaching for the Kanawha County Commission’s 2026–2027 budget During a meeting last week, Deputy Manager and Director of Finance Kim Fleck said the county should receive preliminary numbers from the county assessor’s office around Jan. 20. Fleck said that once those numbers are received, she will ensure the…Morgan Pemberton
- Warner ready for election season as candidate filing begins January 11, 2026CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Political candidates in West Virginia can throw their hats in the ring as the official Candidate Filing Period is open for the May 2026 primary election. Candidates can file to run for office now through the end of January, and that means things are about to get even busier for Secretary of…daniel.woods
- Potter wants to have ‘positive partnership’ with lawmakers January 11, 2026CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the regular legislative session starting this coming week, Kanawha County Schools Superintendent Dr. Paula Potter is talking about the relationship she wants to have with the legislature going forward. Potter is in her first year at the helm in Kanawha County after Dr. Tom Williams retired. Potter says public school systems…Aaron Parker
- One injured in Chelyan car crash January 11, 2026CHARLESTON, W.Va. – One person is injured after a single-vehicle accident in Chelyan. The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office says the wreck occurred at the intersection of the Chelyan bridge and East Dupont Avenue just before 8pm on Saturday. Deputies found the vehicle in the median. having suffered heavy damage and deployed its airbags. The driver…daniel.woods
- Old safe admits tear gas at Patrick Street Plaza car dealer January 9, 2026Photo courtesy Jerry Waters CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Several workers at a Charleston car dealership were exposed to tear gas Friday. Workers said someone bumped into an old safe at Downtown Ford at the Patrick Street Plaza, setting off tear gas that was used to protect the safe. Charleston firefighters and police officers were on the…[email protected]
- Salango selected for second term as Kanawha County Commission president January 9, 2026KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango will continue in the role in 2026 after being selected by fellow commissioners. Commissioners Lance Wheeler and Natalie Tennant voted to approve the decision Thursday afternoon during their meeting. Salango was first selected for the position in January 2025. Wheeler said Salango led the commission through budget…Morgan Pemberton