CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An Idaho-based veterinary supply company has reached a settlement with federal officials over alleged improper control of drug shipments to a Putnam County veterinarian.
U.S. Attorneys alleged MWI Veterinary Supply Inc. did not properly flag large oxycodone HCL drug orders from the veterinarian, Dr. Clara Ann Mason. MWI distributes supplies and pharmaceuticals for the veterinary industry across the globe.
According to federal officials, Mason made large orders of

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — West Virginia’s 50th delegate district race in November will be decided among a Democratic candidate, independents, and write-ins.
Since former Del. Elliott Pritt withdrew from the ballot Tuesday, the Republicans won’t be able to appoint a replacement candidate on the ballot. That’s because of a West Virginia law passed in 2024 by the GOP-led legislature, barring political parties from putting another candidate on the ballot if the filed candidate withdraws.
Pritt was

BUFFALO, W.Va. — Google and 84 Lumber are teaming up to support several local organizations in Putnam County.
Google announced its intentions to establish a data center in Buffalo in March. Last month, the Putnam County Commission reported that Google wants to hold a town hall-style discussion with the community. No date has been set for that meeting yet.
Now, Google is putting forth funding at Buffalo Elementary and High School, George Washington Elementary and High School, the Buffalo

WORTHINGTON, W.Va. — The former mayor of the Worthington has filed to actions that could dissolve the town and trigger state action regarding its troubled sewer system.
Former mayor Debbie Heflin has asked the Marion County Commission to dissolve the town. The second action would would ask the Public Service Commission to consider state intervention into the town’s sanitary sewer system.
Heflin said Worthington registered eight legal votes in its 2025 municipal election. The state law

ST. MARYS, W.Va. — Quite a few folks in Pleasants County have done about all they can on their own to recover from the damages of three separate tornadoes. Now, they’re just in a holding and waiting pattern for the federal government.
“Waiting and hoping we get an individual declaration for this county,” said Steve Knight, the Director of Emergency Services for Pleasants County.
According to assessment numbers the storms destroyed five homes and caused severe damage to 13 more. Knight believed

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A person died in a Cabell County house fire Wednesday morning.
The Huntington Fire Department said the blaze happened at a resident the 600 block of Norway Avenue at 10:57 a.m. Crews reported the home was completely ablaze when they arrived on the scene five minutes later.
Fire crews said that they found the victim during their search. The victim’s name hasn’t been released.
Christopher Blanton
“Today is a tragic day for our community and for the members of the Huntington

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Four new sports programs are coming to all Cabell County middle schools starting next year.
The Cabell County Board of Education approved the addition of middle school baseball, softball, boys’ soccer, and girls’ soccer starting in 2027 during its Tuesday meeting. Baseball and softball launch in Spring 2027, while boys’ and girls’ soccer begin next fall. Those programs will be added to all Cabell County middle schools.
Those sports bring Cabell County’s athletics