MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — After more than 60 days of monitoring the garbage pickup service provided by Republic Services to West Virginia customers, Monongalia County Del. David McCormick is taking formal action.
David McCormick
“It’s been about two and a half months now, and I’m going to file a formal complaint with the Public Service Commission,” McCormick said. “We’re going to get them on this issue officially.”
McCormick wrote a letter and posted a short video on social media about his experience

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.  — A Monongalia County sheriff’s deputy who saved the life of a motorist two weeks ago has been recognized by state lawmakers.
Dels. Geno Chiarelli and David McCormick present House citation to Deputy Steve Pierre. (Photo/Mike Nolting)
Deputy Steve Pierre received a citation from the House of Delegates and another from the state Senate Friday.
At shortly after noon on Sept. 5, Pierre responded to a car crash on Cheat Road and found the vehicle on its side with the driver

OLCOTT, W.Va. — The Olcott waterline extension project is moving forward after nearly a decade of discussions and plans.
The $11.4 million project is going to bring water to 110 homes in the Olcott and Brounland Road areas of Kanawha County near the Lincoln County line. During its Thursday meeting, the Kanawha County Commission announced that the project is going to bid next month.
Ben Salango
Commission President Ben Salango said longtime community activist Eddie Belcher brought the matter to

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — A man is behind bars following a tense standoff in the community of West Liberty in Ohio County Friday.
Ryan Benfield (WVRJA)
Just before 11:30 p.m. Thursday, a neighbor reported a man, later identified as Ryan Benfield, 40, was walking around the parking lot being disorderly. The apartment complex is off Ennis Drive and is off-campus housing for West Liberty University.
Benfield allegedly pointed a semi-automatic rifle at West Liberty Police Chief Tristan Painter when he

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A threat was made by phone to the WVU Child Learning Center in Morgantown Friday morning and a lockdown was put into place at around 10:30 a.m.
WVU Safety issued a community notice. Reports indicate parents were then later allowed to pick-up their children.
WVU Safety issued an update at 11:50 a.m. that said WVU Police remained on the scene.
“No immediate threat was found. An investigation continues. Additional information is being shared directly with parents,” the update

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An arrest has been made in connection with a stabbing that happened Friday morning in Charleston.
Christopher Oldaker (CPD)
Charleston police arrested Christopher Oldaker, 58, and charged him with malicious wounding.
Police said they apprehended Oldaker quickly after arriving in the 900 block of Washington Street East shortly after the stabbing was reported at 8:50 a.m.
The victim was taken to a hospital but was said to have non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation is