Robert Castillo
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West Virginia sees increase in number of farms for 2022
We checked in with some local farmers in Southern West Virginia to see what got them into the farming business. → Read More
Softball players looking to collect last minute donations
They’re taking a once in a lifetime trip to Spain this summer. → Read More
Bluefield native helps secure Grammy award
A Bluefield, West Virginia native and a 2006 graduate of Princeton High School was a part of a Bluegrass album that won a Grammy award on Sunday. → Read More
Couple says off duty deputy killed their German Shepherd
Sophia and Jay Kelly say their dog Zero was killed by their neighbor after the dog went outside to use the bathroom. → Read More
Capito discusses background checks in wake of mass shootings
Capito says we need to encourage law enforcement to make sure past criminal history shows up on background checks. → Read More
Police warn of consequences for driving impaired on New Year’s
Lieutenant Adam Ballard with the West Virginia Coalfields Highway Safety Program says there’s no sugarcoating the fact every impaired driver could become a killer in an instant → Read More
Dog seized from home of Kierra Jackson
In video you can see animal control carrying a dog from the property, the dog appears to be a pit bull. → Read More
Items you should have in your car before winter weather strikes
When it comes to winter weather it’s important to have your vehicle prepared beforehand. → Read More
Man details how couple beat and locked him in dog cage
Bennett says he doesn’t remember being taken to either hospital. He was on life support at one point and doctors told him he was lucky to be alive considering his injuries. → Read More
Man locked in dog cage, couple charged with kidnapping
Bennett says the Lee’s began beating him uncontrollably and even used a fan and a propane tank in the attack. → Read More
Man accused of animal cruelty gets January court date
A Tazewell County man accused of abusing and killing his dog has been given a new court date. → Read More
W.Va. AG speaks on fentanyl crisis
Morrisey says he wants President Biden to classify fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction. → Read More
Man arrested in connection to woman’s death
Zachary Hess Dawson was arrested without incident after police say they found the victim, Marissa Mann-Bennett deceased at a home on Maple Avenue. → Read More
Community rallies behind teen battling incurable tumor
Aimee Baker was diagnosed with glioblastoma in January of 2021. After multiple brain surgeries and other treatments doctors determined the tumor was incurable in March of this year. → Read More
State police continue to look for armed and dangerous man
West Virginia State Police are looking for a person of interest in a Mercer County shooting. → Read More
Firefighters warn against outdoor burning on windy days
If you do need to burn during the allowed hours you should have a rake and a water hose nearby in case the flames get out of control. → Read More
Multiple crews battling wildfire near New River Gorge National Park
WVVA confirmed with a park spokesperson that the fire originated on private land. → Read More
Multiple crews battling wildfire near New River Gorge National Park
WVVA confirmed with a park spokesperson that the fire originated on private land. → Read More
Gov. Justice says voters “stomped” on Amendment 2
Republican Gov. Jim Justice went on a statewide campaign against the measure. He says the state essentially dodged a bullet and voters “absolutely just stomped on it.” → Read More
Preventing lung cancer as part of Lung Cancer Awareness Month
The CDC says lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among both men and women in the United States. → Read More