CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Discussion over the future of the Charleston Town Center Mall continues to captivate minds around the Capital City, and one prominent figure is bringing ideas to the table.
Duke Jordan
The former site of the mall’s JCPenney store has sat vacant since May, and with the property up for sale, realtor Duke Jordan believes a developer can turn the space into a draw for downtown Charleston while supporting existing businesses.
“I don’t think it would be competition. It would just

Today on MetroNews This Morning
–Governor Morrisey continues to press for a 10 percent income tax cut
–Wayne County is the latest to vote to close schools due to declining enrollment
–Some of the coldest air we’ve had yet will hit today and into the weekend
–In Sports: Marshall falls on the road
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Taylor County lawmaker is calling for meaningful reform within the Child Protective Services system following the death of an 11-year-old Grafton girl.
Jay Taylor
Sen. Jay Taylor, R-Taylor, said weeks before Miana Moran was found dead in February 2025, weighing just 43 pounds, CPS workers were in the home. Taylor said Moran deserved the protection families should expect from CPS workers.
“Governor Morrisey has now publicly confirmed the Department of Human Services has

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The 2026 West Virginia Tourism Guide is now available to order.
Patrick Morrisey
Governor Patrick Morrisey, joined by Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby, lawmakers, and state tourism partners, unveiled the state’s official travel magazine Wednesday.
Morrisey said this year’s guide highlights what West Virginia has to offer.
“It obviously talks a lot about our rich history and our outdoor recreation,” he said. “It really features some of our amazing businesses, and the local

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –State Division of Highway officials have begun meeting with stakeholders to plan the upcoming deck replacement on the Eugene A. Carter Memorial Bridge on Interstate 64 through Charleston.
The bridge deck replacement follows several potholes that required emergency repairs during the summer of 2025, causing significant travel delays.
On Wednesday, the DOH met with the Federal Highway Association, city of Charleston, and city of South Charleston, where they discussed the project