CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Before coming to Charleston to serve as Mayor, Amy Shuler Goodwin originally hails from the Wheeling area, and she said what has happened there with the devastating floods cuts particularly deep for her.
As of Wednesday, the body of an eighth victim from the flooding event that occurred Saturday night and early Sunday morning was recovered, and more are currently being searched for. Those search and rescue efforts resumed Wednesday in the Elm Grove, Triadelphia, and Valley

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Plans for the next major component of the CRW Next Terminal Development Project has been released by the Central West Virginia Regional Airport Authority.

The CWVRAA released the $8 million dollar investment, which was made possible by the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Terminals Program grant, will help focus on renovating and modernizing the Pre-security areas of the terminal at West Virginia International Yeager Airport.
CEO and Airport Director Dominique Ranieri

BECKLEY, W.Va. — The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office is partnering up with various organizations to extend support out to those in the community who may need it the most.
The sheriff’s office will host a community outreach event Wednesday night known as the “You’re Not Alone” event for those suffering from substance abuse or mental health issues to get the resources they need.
The event will take place at the Sheetz along Robert C. Byrd Drive in Beckley from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. Wednesday.

Investigators from the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration have completed an investigation into a fatal mining accident in Raleigh County from February.
The accident on February 28th claimed the life of Billy Stalker, 46, who was the head of a contracted construction crew. The crew was hired to install main line J-Seals in a section of Marfork Coal Company’s Black Eagle Mine near Pettus, W.Va. in Raleigh County.
According to the final investigative report, Stalker led the crew which

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Testimony during the second day of Appalachian Power’s rate hike case before the state Public Service Commission continued to leak into another case the PSC is considering from the utility.
Charlotte Lane
The two are tied together.
Appalachian Power is seeking a $250.5 million increase in its base rate. If approved, the average customer’s bill would go up more than 13 percent a month which is about $24 more.
The utility is asking in a separate case, which will go before the

A judge has set a Nov. 12 trial date for the adult son of former state Senator Sondra Lucht over allegations that he picked her up and threw her across the room into a wall, causing injuries that led to her death.
Carl Lucht
The trial date for Carl Lucht, 59, of Martinsburg was set by Circuit Judge Debra McLaughlin of Berkeley County.
A grand jury on May 20 determined that Carl Lucht should be indicted on felony murder and 1st degree robbery charges, concluding there was reason to believe he

Today on MetroNews This Morning:
–The family of one flood victim talks about their grief and loss
–The search for other victims and flood recovery continues
–Appalachian Power presents evidence as to why it needs a $250 Million base rate increase
–In Sports: Florida claims the Stanley Cup and the Class AAA All-State baseball team is out
Listen to “MetroNews This Morning 6-18-25” on Spreaker.

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