Mysterious white powder in Nitro sent to the FBI for analysis
Kanawha County Deputy Emergency Manager C.W. Sigman said two workers at the McJunkin Corporation warehouse in Nitro discovered a suspicious white powder inside a pipe fitting in a box shipped from...
View ArticleYour vents, Tuesday, April 30
The person comparing Bush/Obama actions and 9/11 to a possible Korea launch needs to do some research before posting.
View ArticleSt. Albans bridge intersection sees fewer crashes
Police have seen fewer crashes at a dangerous intersection in St. Albans now that the Dick Henderson Bridge connecting the town to Nitro has closed for construction.
View ArticleOn file: April 25-May 2, 2013
The following property transfers of $50,000 or more were recorded in Kanawha County between April 25 and May 2: Michael H. and Janice A. Conley to John David Jr.
View ArticleMysterious white powder wasn't dangerous
An FBI lab test found no sinister properties on a mysterious powder found on Mexican-made pipe products at a Kanawha Valley warehouse.
View ArticleNitro Police Department still hoping for new home
Nitro Police Chief Brian Oxley hasn't given up on finding a new home for the city's police department.
View ArticlePublic meeting scheduled on I-64 widening in Putnam
A plan to widen a 3.79-mile stretch of Interstate 64 in Putnam County is the topic of a May 20 public meeting in Nitro, according to the state Division of Highways.
View ArticleNitro Elementary to receive new electronic marquee sign
Nitro Elementary School will soon have a new, electronic marquee sign thanks to Principal Michael Pack and parents Christy Wageman and Sherry Boggs.
View ArticleFirst piece of steel put in place for Nitro-St. Albans Bridge
The nearly 80-year-old bridge, which spanned the Kanawha River and connected Nitro to St.
View ArticleNitro Accident
Katelyn Sykes Web Producer: Michelle Carroll Reported: May. 10, 2013 7:02 AM EDT Updated: May.
View Article2 suffer minor injuries in explosions, fire at West Virginia gas distributor
Emergency officials say crews are responding to reports of explosions and a fire at an industrial site in Putnam County.
View ArticleExplosions, fire reported at W.Va. gas plant
Jason Owens of Putnam County's emergency management center says fire crews were dispatched at about 3:20 p.m. Monday to Airgas in Poca, outside of Charleston.
View ArticleNitro officials defend Putnam-based food plan
Officials who run the Nitro Senior Center are coming to the defense of the Putnam Aging Program's senior nutrition program.
View ArticleExplosions reported at Airgas plant in Putnam County
Emergency crews are headed to the Airgas Mid America plant near Black Betsy in Putnam County after reports of an explosion at the facility.
View ArticleReaders voice: May 14, 2013
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View ArticleNitro to host armed-forces tribute
The Nitro Convention and Visitors Bureau will present "A Salute to Our Armed Forces" at noon Saturday at the Halley Brooke Smith Memorial Gazebo at Ridenour Lake.
View ArticleHighway Dept. wants input on I-64 widening
A major construction project to widen part of Interstate 64 in Kanawha and Putnam Counties to six lanes is forthcoming, but first the Department of Highways wants to hear from residents.
View ArticleSouth Ruffner Road closed for sewer project
You're out of luck if you try to head up South Ruffner Road these days, at least during normal working hours.
View ArticleI-64 Expansion
Kennie Bass Videographer: Matt Durrett Web Producer: Kennie Bass Reported: May. 20, 2013 4:42 PM EDT Updated: May.
View ArticleNitro Fire
Katelyn Sykes Web Producer: Katelyn Sykes Reported: May. 23, 2013 5:26 AM EDT Updated: May.
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