Today on MetroNews This Morning:
–Opposition is growing in West Virginia to a power transmission line planned to cross the state
–The new WVU President arrives in the Kanawha Valley
–The new Athletic Director at Marshall is also meeting his constituency
–In Sports: Rich Rod says day one of fall football camp involved a lot of evaluation…and identification
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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — New West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson stopped by South Charleston Wednesday evening to get a glimpse of the West Virginia Regional Technology Park and speak with officials and supporters.
WVU President Michael T. Benson
Benson, who began his duties last week, has been traveling the Mountain State as part of the “Welcome Home Tour.” The tour includes trips to 18 counties to visit hospitals, businesses, historical sites, and local communities.
The tour

MIAMI, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of the father and son that died over the weekend in a murder-suicide.
William Charles Moles, 50, fatally shot his son, Charles Anthony Moles, 33, on the front porch of a residence on Geneva Lane in the Miami part of eastern Kanawha County early Saturday morning.
Deputies say the two were in an argument that was likely fueled by alcohol. After a full investigation and completion of autopsy reports, investigators confirmed

LEWISBURG, W.Va. –The woman who died in a fatal hit-and-run in Greenbrier County this past weekend has been identified
According to the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Office, Miranda Gray, 24, of Charmco, was found along U.S. Route 60 near the community of Hines on July 27 at approximately 7:50 a.m.
Deputies believe Gray was walking westbound on the highway shoulder when she was struck by a 2015 Ford Focus travelling in the same direction. Authorities have a suspect in custody but have not released

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Individuals struggling with substance use disorder now have access to an updated facility offering new programs designed to equip them with the skills and tools needed to begin leading a better life.
An open house was held for the Kanawha Day Report Center Wednesday afternoon located at 900 Christopher Street in Charleston. The center, which opened in July 2005, serves as a drug-free alternative sentencing program for individuals convicted of non-violent crimes, including drug

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — FestivALL Charleston’s new executive director Zack Harold says he’s got big plans in store for the annual multi-day art event.
Harold came on 580 Live Wednesday to talk about those plans after recently being selected to succeed Interim CEO Brittany Javins as leader of the organization.
Zack Harold
He said as a life-long resident of the Kanawha Valley, he’s seen FestivALL’s incredible impact on the community and wanted to be a part of that.
“I’ve been a fan of FestivALL since

Gov. Patrick Morrisey spotlighted West Virginia’s upcoming sales tax holiday, which starts Friday.
The governor appeared at Meadowbrook Mall in Bridgeport to draw attention to the sales tax holiday deals.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey
“The upcoming sales tax holiday period is a chance to put hard-earned dollars back into the pockets of West Virginians,” Morrisey said.
“I hope everyone gets the chance to get out, support local businesses, and get ready for the upcoming school year.”
West Virginians will