James Robinson and Jason Akers are accused in connection with an alleged multi-thousand-dollar theft that took place around Kelley Hollow Road. BLAIR Two Logan County men face charges following a reported theft last week. West Virginia State Police say 48-year-old James Russell Robinson is behind bars on multiple charges, including breaking and entering, after troopers responded to a call in the Kelley Hollow Road area of Blair. James R. Robinson - WV Division of Correction

The WVDEP says testing has so far not shown contamination in the Town of Wayne's water system, but is still advising residents to avoid using their water while investigations continue into the leak from an AEP substation. Robert Fields | WVOW News TOWN OF WAYNE Residents in Wayne County were told not to drink, bathe or even cook with their tap water following an oil leak originating in the East Lynn area over the weekend. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protec

The Logan City Council on Tuesday passed the first reading of ordinances that would require landowners to get a license to rent out properties and would facilitate the city's efforts to collect on delinquent municipal fees. Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN Discussions continued this week in the City of Logan as officials debate how to secure delinquent fire protection and garbage collection fees. The Logan City Council had its first reading of two ordinances Tuesday afternoo

Incumbent Diana Barnette (left) and challenger Deborah Mendez (right) both filed Monday morning at the Logan County Courthouse to run for Barnette's seat on the Logan County Commission. Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN Political candidate filing for West Virginia opened on Monday. One local race for political office that will see some competition is that for the Logan County Commission. Incumbent Commissioner Diana Barnette previously confirmed her intention to file for reel

Governor Patrick Morrisey (right) and state HHS Secretary Alex Mayer (left) announced a plan on Tuesday to push for West Virginia phasing out CPS removals. CHARLESTON Governor Patrick Morri sey and the state’s Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Mayer say they want West Virginia’s childcare system to move away from its reliance on Child Protective Services. Mayer said on Tuesday that the administration plans to focus on prevention, with the goal of reducing and eventua

The school vaccine debate in West Virginia has made it all the way to the state Supreme Court of Appeals while flu cases have reached record numbers and the CDC continues to step away from childhood vaccine requirements. WEST VIRGINIA One issue potentially headed back to the Legislature following court action involves the relationship between West Virginia’s religious freedom law and long-standing school vaccination requirements. The state Supreme Court is expected to revie

Bill Lusk | WVOW Sports PORT ORANGE, FLA.    Jay Brock scored 10 of his game-high 18 points in the second half, leading Chapmanville to a 66-47 win over Daniel Boone, Tennessee Monday afternoon in the semifinals of the 35th annual Daytona Beach Sunshine Classic at Atlantic High School. Eli Smith added 13 points and Benji Adkins and Dakota Dalton each had 10 points as Chapmanville (5-1) won its fifth straight game and will face Erie, Pennsylvania in Tuesday’s championship game

Bill Lusk | WVOW Sports MAN    The Man Hillbillies won their fourth straight game to begin the season, leading from start to finish in a dominating performance Monday evening defeating the River View Raiders, 87-36, at the Man Memorial Fieldhouse. Eleven of 14 Hillbillies that saw action registered a point, as Man (4-0) placed three players in double figures, starting the season with four straight wins for the first time since 2021, handing River View (1-3) a third straight l

Back in March, Governor Morrisey announced his proposal that lawmakers take up legislation to open West Virginia's doors to the data industry, rolling out the red carpet for artificial intelligence companies to come into the state with decreased oversight and regulation. Robert Fields | WVOW News WEST VIRGINIA Natural gas is expected to play a major role as West Virginia works to expand electricity production to meet Governor Patrick Morrisey’s goal of reaching 50 gigawatts

Shana Nelson | WVOW News LOGAN   The Island Creek Model Railroad Club added extra holiday magic during its grand opening Friday evening. Families stopped in before, during, and after the City of Logan’s Christmas Parade to enjoy the club’s model train displays and share in the spirit of the season. The club, which began nearly 38 years ago, has been affiliated with groups in Huntington, Charleston, and Bluefield in the past. According to Club President Virgil Vernatter, it h

Community members excitedly participated in the WECAN event's auction to raise money for local kids. Shana Nelson | WVOW News LOGAN The Children’s Home Society of West Virginia’s Logan WECAN Program raised more than $30,000 at its 30th Annual Celebrity Dinner and Auction at the Logan Country Club on Thursday. The volunteer wait staff of Mingo Logan Kids New View brought in $20,196 in tips, with the auction adding another $10,000 or more. The volunteer wait staff of Mingo Lo

Logan High School competed in 2025 WVSSAC Cheer State Championships Wednesday morning at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. The Wildcats placed third in Class AA. Bill Lusk | WVOW Sports   CHARLESTON    In cheerleading, one wrong slip or tumble can end hopes of a state championship. Logan High School found that out Wednesday morning as the Wildcats cheer squad dropped a stunt and failed to get stunt up, but despite the two mishaps, the blue and gold brought home a

Tug Valley, the Class A Region 4 champion, rebounded from missing last year’s state tournament to capture the 2025 Class A state championship. Bill Lusk | WVOW Sports   CHARLESTON    Region 4 has been the dominant cheer programs and its continued dominance over the small school division continued Wednesday afternoon. Both, Tug Valley and Man High School continued to reinforce their standing as two of the best cheer programs in the state Wednesday in the West Virginia Secondar

Town of Man Mayor John Fekete (center) told council members on Monday that the town's Halloween festivities were a rousing success, and he hopes to carry that momentum into the Christmas season. Robert Fields | WVOW News MAN The Town of Man has announced plans for its upcoming Christmas season and is asking for the public's help. During Monday's Town Council meeting, Man Mayor John Fekete said the town will have its tree lighting ceremony and Christmas parade on Thursday, D

Customers of Hope Gas could soon be paying much more to heat their homes by February, but not as much as proposed in the company's original request to the state PSC. Robert Fields | WVOW News CHARLESTON A partial settlement agreement has been reached in a gas company’s request for a nearly $80 million rate hike. The company Hope Gas had asked the Public Service Commission of West Virginia to approve a base rate increase of about $79.6 million. During evidentiary hearings th

Logan County Board of Education Member Ralph Rodighiero and now former Logan County School Superintendent Dr. George Aulenbacher (right) speak following a recent board meeting. State Superintendent Michele Blatt has named Dr. Sonya White to lead Logan County Schools, replacing Aulenbacher. Rodighiero says there’s still little clarity on when local control will return. Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN One member of the Logan County Board of Education says he's concerned over

Governor Patrick Morrisey announced additional funding to food banks while pushing for community support during a press conference Friday afternoon, the day prior to delays in SNAP due to the government shutdown. Robert Fields | WVOW News CHARLESTON Governor Patrick Morrisey announced additional support for food banks and pantries across West Virginia as the ongoing federal government shutdown halts new SNAP benefits for nearly 270,000 residents. On Friday, the governor sai

State Police will hold a sobriety checkpoint on WV 73 in Logan this Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 6 p.m. to midnight. An alternate site is Enterprise Drive at Deskin’s Addition. Troopers will focus on DUI and other traffic violations. LOGAN West Virginia State Police conducting a sobriety checkpoint in Logan. The checkpoint will take place between six o’clock and midnight on WV 73 this Tuesday evening (11/4). According to a press release from the Logan Detachment of State Police, a

Construction on the Coalfields Expressway is moving forward with a new $72.5 million contract awarded to Triton Construction Inc. The project will build a three-mile connector between Pineville and Twin Falls State Park, including a half-mile link into the park. Once complete, the expressway (U.S. 121) will stretch from Beckley to Pound, Virginia, opening new routes through Raleigh, Wyoming, and McDowell counties. ( Banner provided by the West Virginia Department of Transpor

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is making strides under state oversight. Interim President Dr. Corley Dennison says governance issues have been resolved, and the college is preparing for a Higher Learning Commission visit November 17–18. The council extended Dennison’s contract through May 2026, with the state’s emergency order in place until April 2027. Robert Fields | WVOW News MOUNT GAY Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College is showi