CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The University of Charleston has announced that former First Lady Dr. Janet Welch died on Saturday at the age of 88.
Dr. Janet Welch
Welch, a Sissonville native, served as the first lady from 1989 until 2018 while her husband, Dr. Ed Welch, led the university.
Welch was known as a staple in the community and “beloved presence” across the UC campus.
Perhaps Welch’s most lasting project is the Erma Byrd West Virginia Women Artists Gallery. The galley features 155 pieces of art

 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Soldiers from the West Virginia National Guard are credited with helping to locate a missing autistic man during their ongoing patrols in Washington D.C.
During a routine patrol in support of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission a private security guard approached the soldiers who were at D.C.’s Union Station to ask for their assistance in locating a missing person. Initially they were told it was a missing autistic child, but the report was later amended to be an adult.

Today on MetroNews This Morning:
–Lawmakers get an update on the foster care situation in the state
–Governor Morrisey says talks continue on changes to PEIA, but no consensus yet
–A Charleston teen is guilty of murder and armed robbery
–In Sports: Two key contributors to the Mountaineers are gone for the season
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s been less than three days since out-of-state residents have been able to apply to live in West Virginia’s capitol city through the Ascend program, but there’s already dozens across the country chomping at the bid to be selected.
Mara Boggs
“We announced this at one o’clock on Friday. Since Friday, there’s been 100 applications to move to Charleston, West Virginia,” Charleston Area Alliance President and CEO Mara Boggs said Monday on “580 Live” on WCHS Radio.
Ascend West

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Flags are set to be lowered to half-staff Tuesday beginning at noon at the Capitol and state facilities throughout the state to commemorate the life and service of former senator and state agriculture secretary Walt Helmick.
Governor Patrick Morrisey made the order Monday afternoon. Flags will be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of internment.
Helmick, 81, passed away after a battle with cancer.
“I am saddened by the passing of Walt Helmick, who spent many years of