David Horak, WVNS 59News

David Horak

WVNS 59News

West Virginia, United States

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Past articles by David:

Fayette County man convicted of attempted murder and more after an attack on a deputy

UPDATE: HICO, WV (WVNS) — July 29, 2021: A man from Hico was convicted of multiple charges following a two-day jury trial in Fayette County. Henry Jo Ward, of Hico, was convicted of one count of attempted second-degree murder, two counts of wanton endangerment, one count of malicious assault on a law enforcement officer, and […] → Read More

Accident in Greenbrier County shuts down one eastbound lane of I-64

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV (WVNS) — An accident is causing traffic for late morning commuters in eastern Greenbrier County. According to Greenbrier County dispatch, the accident happened on I-64 East at mile marker 176, which is one mile east of the White Sulphur Springs exit. As of 9:11 a.m., one lane is closed as first […] → Read More

Fayette County man facing child neglect charges, accused of smoking marijuana with 13-year-old

EDMOND, WV (WVNS) — A man is facing child neglect charges after Fayette County deputies said he smoked marijuana with a 13-year-old. Deputies were called to a home on Beauty Mountain Substation Road in Edmond on Monday, July 12, 2021. Before arriving at the home, deputies said they noticed a car sitting on the side […] → Read More

‘Never Have I Ever’: David taps into becoming a brewer

COOL RIDGE, WV (WVNS) — Holding a glass filled with ice cold Enniskillen, his Weathered Ground Brewery’s signature dry Irish stout, Sam Fonda pondered for a moment. “Who knew people would travel to Cool Ridge to have a beer?” Long before the brewery existed, Fonda, along with his wife and fellow co-owner, Aryn, had that […] → Read More

UPDATE: Man wanted in deadly shooting arrested

RAVEN, VA (WVNS) — 7/23/2021 10:15 a.m. UPDATE: Tazewell County deputies confirmed David Whitt was found and arrested. RAVEN, VA (WVNS) — 7/23/2021 6:41 a.m. ORIGINAL STORY: A man considered armed and dangerous by deputies is wanted for allegedly shooting two people, including his wife, in Tazewell County. Deputies said they and Richlands Police responded […] → Read More

UPDATE: Rhonda Walker given five years probation after judge suspends prison sentence

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — 7/22/2021 1:10 p.m. UPDATE: A sentencing is handed down to a woman who pleaded guilty to felony embezzlement. Raleigh County Assistant Prosecutor Tom Truman said Rhonda Walker, the former Director of the Raleigh County Recreation Authority, was originally sentenced to one to ten years in prison on Thursday, July 22, 2021. […] → Read More

Community Connections donates drug deactivation, disposal systems to Princeton Community Hospital

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — A Mercer County nonprofit donated a large supply of drug deactivation and disposal systems to Princeton Community Hospital. Community Connections donated 5,000 Deterra Drug Deactivation and Disposal System products to the hospital on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. The product safely destroys unused or expired medications. In turn, Greg Puckett of Community […] → Read More

Woman charged with child abuse, accused of shaking baby in Beckley restaurant

BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVNS) — A woman is in jail after police said she shook a baby inside a Beckley restaurant. Beckley Police were called to Texas Steakhouse on Harper Park Drive Saturday, July 17, 2021. According to court documents, managers told investigators they received multiple complaints from customers and staff about a woman shaking an […] → Read More

Accident shuts down U.S. 219 near Greenbrier-Pocahontas County line

RENICKS VALLEY, WV (WVNS) — An accident near a West Virginia county line shut down a highway. Greenbrier County Homeland Security and Emergency Management confirmed U.S. 219 is shut down near Cliff Lane as of 7:05 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2021. The intersection lies between Renicks Valley and Droop. Dispatchers confirmed an accident is the […] → Read More

UPDATE: Mercer County man found not guilty on sexual assault, abuse charges involving minor

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — July 14, 2021 at 4:03 p.m. UPDATE: A Mercer County man was found not guilty on sexual assault and abuse charges. Robert Hurst II was arrested in March 2020 on charges of first degree sexual assault and sexual abuse by a parent/guardian. These charges involved a minor under the age of […] → Read More

UPDATE: Christopher Bailey pleads guilty to 2019 murder of William Simons

UPDATED STORY 5/9/2019 11:20 a.m. → Read More

House fire rekindles, shuts down road in Raleigh County

RALEIGH, WV (WVNS) — Multiple fire departments are at the scene of a rekindled house fire in Raleigh County. According to dispatchers, the fire was originally reported at 7:41 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2021. It happened at a home on Burmeister Avenue in Raleigh. Nobody was inside at the time and no injuries were reported. […] → Read More

Beckley Water Company requesting 21 percent rate hike

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Beckley area water customers may fall victim to higher monthly bills if a proposed rate increase is approved by the West Virginia Public Service Commission. The Beckley Water Company is requesting a 21 percent rate hike for customers who live in the city and vicinity. The proposed increase would take effect […] → Read More

Structure fire shuts down U.S. 60 in Greenbrier County

RUPERT, WV (WVNS) — Crews in Greenbrier County are attending a structure fire. Greenbrier County dispatchers reported the call came in at 4:57 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2021. It is in the area of 11th Street in Rupert. There is no word on any injuries or the cause of the fire at this time. Dispatchers […] → Read More

Pocahontas Highway shut down for flooding debris cleanup

FROST, WV (WVNS) — A state route in Pocahontas County is shut down as crews are cleaning up debris from recent flooding. Pocahontas County dispatchers confirmed West Virginia Route 84, also known as Pocahontas Highway, is shut down in the Frost area as of 8:30 a.m. Monday, June 14, 2021. They said crews from both […] → Read More

Two shoplifting suspects wanted by Tazewell County deputies

CLAYPOOL HILL, WV (WVNS) — Two people are wanted by Tazewell County deputies for allegedly shoplifting at the Claypool Hill Wal-Mart. Investigators are looking for the two pictured above, who they said may also have stolen from other area Wal-Mart’s. The Claypool Hill shoplifting incident happened on Thursday, June 10, 2021. Deputies said the two […] → Read More

WorkForce West Virginia warns people of texting scam

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — WorkForce West Virginia warned about a fraudulent texting scam on Tuesday. According to a press release, it has been launched throughout West Virginia and the rest of the country. WorkForce officials said people are receiving text alerts with the following message: “Your West Virginia Unemployment Insurance Claim account is currently on hold for […] → Read More

Kroger looking to hire more than 900 people

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Kroger has announced that a hiring event will take place on Thursday, June 10, from 1-4pm. For the Kroger Mid-Atlantic division, that includes Virginia, West Virginia, and portions of Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee, the goal of the event is to hire more than 900 associates with a variety of positions available […] → Read More

Dwayne Richardson shooting suspect waives extradition hearing in North Carolina

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A suspect allegedly involved in the deadly shooting of a Woodrow Wilson High School student-athlete waived his extradition hearing. Investigators with the Beckley Police Department confirmed Michael Webb waived the hearing in North Carolina on Friday, June 4, 2021. As of June 8, he will be extradited back to West Virginia […] → Read More

WV Special Session: Covid-19 relief funding and road improvements on the table

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has called a special session of the Legislature aimed at allocating federal COVID-19 relief funding and increasing funds for road improvements. Justice announced that the session will begin Monday at noon. Lawmakers were already scheduled to be in Charleston for June committee meetings. Justice said in […] → Read More