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…
After years of complaints about deteriorating conditions, major improvements are now underway at Plum Orchard Lake Wildlife Management Area. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources recently updated local lawmakers, outlining several upgrades completed between 2024 and 2025. A new Wildlife Resource Specialist was hired last fall, and maintenance crews have been busy with groundskeeping,…
The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Department says Corporal Matthew Perry pulled over a white SUV just before midnight Saturday after noticing it driving suspiciously slow. When the driver tried to flee by turning off the headlights, deputies eventually stopped the vehicle and identified the driver as Daniel Powell. A search turned up Suboxone strips, methamphetamine, fentanyl,…
OAK HILL – Veterans and their families in the Oak Hill area will have the chance to connect with the Beckley Vet Center this week. The mobile unit will host its monthly outreach event on Wednesday, October 8, from 10 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of the Oak Hill Church of the Nazarene. In…
CRAIGSVILLE, W.Va. (WJLS News) – A Craigsville man has been arrested following a shooting that left another man injured early Saturday morning, according to the Nicholas County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies said the incident occurred around 2:48 a.m. on October 4 at a residence on Fourth Street in Craigsville. Investigators said four individuals were at the…
