CHARLESTON, W.Va. –– The Kanawha County Board of Education wants to move forward with legal help in determining what to do if a student enrolls in a Kanawha County School without the mandatory vaccinations.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey
The state law currently does not allow for religious exemptions to the vaccine mandate and lawmakers recently rejected a proposed bill that would’ve changed state code. However, Governor Patrick Morrisey has made it clear that the state will follow his executive order he

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The FBI has released a flyer for a missing woman from West Virginia.
Gretchen Fleming, of Vienna, went missing two years ago after last being seen leaving in Parkersburg on December 4, 2022.
The flyer reads: “The FBI and Parkersburg Police Department are seeking assistance from the public to locate Gretchen Eve Fleming. Fleming was last seen leaving My Way Lounge in Parkersburg, West Virginia in the early morning hours of December 4, 2022.If you have any information

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. –The new Huntington Homeless Services Hub is making progress after receiving funding to get the project started to help combat the homelessness issue surrounding the city.
Huntington Mayor Patrick Farrell told city council at Monday’s meeting that they have signed the memorandum of understanding with Valley Health Systems for them to be the lead partner for the shelter.
The shelter is expected to offer addiction treatment, mental health treatment and to help find housing

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The Kanawha-Charleston Board of Health voted down a motion to amend the Clean Indoor Air Regulation Thursday afternoon that would have allowed Mardi-Gras Casino and Resort to have a designated area for smoking.
This was in response to the board’s 30-day public comment period, that ended on May 2nd, after the casino showed the board a detailed proposal of the construction of a separated area that would allow smoking only. It would have excluded vapes and cigars.
Board President

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — There are more and more opportunities for future generations in rural Appalachia to be successful agricultural and business entrepreneurs through the process of cultivating strong partnerships.
That was the message that Golden Globe winning actress and co-founder of a growing organic food company, Jennifer Garner delivered Thursday at the Education Alliance’s 2025 Education Summit held in Charleston.
2025 Education Alliance Education Summit
Garner was the keynote speaker

KINGWOOD, W.Va. — Preston County Clerk Linda Huggins has announced her plans to retire at the end of July after serving as clerk since 2011.
Huggins said after seeing some close to her die in recent months, she realizes she wants to take time to enjoy her family.
Linda Huggins, right, will retire at the end of July. (Photo/Preston County Chamber of Commerce)
Huggins worked in the clerk’s office for 16 years before being elected to her first term in 2010. She expressed gratitude to the community

MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — Three individuals who formerly owned and operated of one of the state’s largest hardwood businesses have been cleared of all criminal charges.
Attorneys for John Crites Sr., John Crites II, and Kelly Crites, former officers of Allegheny Wood Products announced Thursday, a special federal prosecutor dismissed all charges in a case which stemmed from the company being placed in receivership and assets sold. A special prosecutor appointed to oversee the case filed a motion to