CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Boating safety is on the forefront of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources’ minds as summer approaches.
DNR Police Sgt. Dakota Chattin told MetroNews that almost every officer from the agency is out on the water over Memorial Day weekend.
“We have multiple boats laid out across the state, just about every major body of water is going have a DNR patrol on it,” Chattin said.
Chattin encouraged those going out on the water, especially those on the river, to stay

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Around 50 members of the Teamsters Local 175 union who work for The Beverage Market in the Capital City report no progress in contract negotiations that resumed Friday.
The workers went on strike May 12, citing unfair labor practices from the company. The previous contract between the union and The Beverage Market expired at the beginning of May.
A statement from the Local 175 workers Saturday claimed The Beverage Market is continuing to “demand concessions” and “provide zero

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Work is beginning to restore the historic Holly Grove Mansion at the state Capitol Complex in Charleston.
“We are excited about the opportunity to preserve this historic property and breathe new life into it,” Department of Administration Cabinet Secretary Eric Householder said. “As the oldest building on campus, we wanted to maintain its historic beauty while also creating a multi-purpose space that the people of West Virginia can enjoy and be proud of for generations to

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey issued a proclamation Friday afternoon ordering flags at all state facilities to be flown at half-staff Monday, in observance of Memorial Day.
A release from Morrisey encouraged all West Virginians to honor the fallen, reflect on the profound cost of our freedoms, and expressing gratitude to military families.
“Our nation’s fallen heroes answered the call to defend our freedom, making the ultimate sacrifice so that we may live in peace and liberty,”

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Marshall County authorities said a man was arrested after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend and then ran from police.
James Wood was taken into custody in Ohio Friday afternoon after the alleged assault at the AAA Trailer Park in Moundsville.
Marshall County deputies said Wood was fleeing police and wrecked his vehicle on Ohio Route 7. He was then arrested.
Deputies said Wood fled from them once before during an investigation into a similar domestic assault case.
Wood is