BECKLEY— West Virginia Junior College’s School of Nursing has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 CECU Innovation in Employer Collaboration Award, one of only three schools nationwide to earn this distinction. The award, presented by the Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU), recognizes institutions that demonstrate excellence in education, innovation, and partnerships with…
BECKLEY— A four-day hearing over whether West Virginia families can claim religious exemptions to school vaccination requirements has ended without an immediate decision. After two days of testimony in September and two more this week, Raleigh County Circuit Judge Michael Froble told attorneys Thursday that he needs more time to deliberate before issuing a ruling.…
The bridge, which carries Route 29 over Piney Creek, stretches nearly 2,000 feet and handles around 10,000 vehicles a day. Catts Construction was awarded the contract for the project, which includes a new concrete deck overlay, new expansion joints, repairs to the north abutment, and a fresh coat of paint. Highway officials say the bridge…
HINTON — A Hinton man was arrested Tuesday morning after allegedly threatening to kill his sister and father during a violent domestic disturbance, according to police. At around 11:30 a.m. on October 7, 2025, Patrolman K. Higginbotham of the Hinton Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting an active domestic situation at a home on…
RALEIGH COUNTY– A Raleigh County deputy is being commended for his quick actions after rescuing a 91-year-old woman who fell into a thorn bush in her backyard. According to Sheriff Frank Priddy, the county’s Emergency Operations Center received a call from the woman, who reported that she was trapped and at risk of further injury.…
WAR — A McDowell County man is behind bars after allegedly attacking a woman during a violent domestic incident Saturday afternoon in War. According to the West Virginia State Police, Senior Trooper R.L. Morgan was dispatched around 4:41 p.m. on October 4, 2025, to a report of a domestic disturbance and possible overdose at a home…
