CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Appalachian Power Company said it’s hopeful progress can be made Monday on power restoration efforts in southern West Virginia following the weekend winter storm that produced more ice that snow in most areas.
“Right now our crews are committed to restoring customers’ power safely and quickly as possible,” utility spokesperson Ashley Workman said.
Appalachian Power reported more than 17,000 customers without service as of 11:30 a.m. Monday. Most of those, more than 13,000,

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Police are investigating a Monday morning shooting.
Police said four men were in an argument at a residence in the 2000 block of Hutchinson Street in North Charleston when someone pulled a gun and shot one of the men.
Police said the victim was not cooperating with police.
An investigation is underway.
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Framed and mounted on a wall at the West Virginia House of Delegates is a symbol of American — and family — history.
It’s a 48-star American flag, donated by Delegate David McCormick, a Republican from Monongalia County. For many years, the flag hung in the family’s Hall’s Grocery outside of Logan.
David McCormick
“It’s a special thing in my family,” McCormick said at the Statehouse last week.
The 48-star American flag was the official U.S. flag for 47 years, from July 4, 1912 — with the

Today on MetroNews This Morning:
–Winter storm hits northern West Virginia with snow, but southern West Virginia with ice
–The father of a Grafton girl who was starved to death is now also charged
–Governor Morrisey has also called for an investigation into the child’s death
–In Sports: It will be the Patriots and Seahawks in Super Bowl LX
Listen to “MetroNews This Morning 1-26-26” on Spreaker.

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Morgan Morrow
RIPLEY, W.Va. — A Jackson County woman is behind bars charged with recruiting individuals on social media to pursue and assassinate President Donald Trump.
Morgan Morrow, 39, of Ripley was taken into custody following what the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department called a detailed evening investigation by deputies.
Morrow is charged with one count of terroristic threats. Authorities say more information about the case will be released as the investigation unfolds.
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West Virginia lawmakers are scheduled for a late start on Monday because of the severe weather that hit the state over the weekend. When delegates do return, they’re set for a passage vote on a bill that proposes significant expansions to state laws on human trafficking and smuggling.
A significant point of contention is over whether the bill would criminalize charitable or religious activities to help immigrants.
HB 4433, which aims to strengthen the judicial framework for prosecuting

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Police in Morgantown made one arrest following a report of an armed robbery at the downtown CVS store Sunday morning.
Officers were dispatched to the scene at 9:18 a.m. and arrested an unidentified suspect.
No other details were immediately released.
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