Asst. News Director/Reporter/Chaos Coordinator
@wchs8fox11
. WV girl, born & raised & proud of it. Mom of 3. Award winning reporter. Support *local* news. 📺 🎤
BREAKING: All West Virginians age 9 or above must now wear a face covering in all confined indoor places where social distancing cannot be maintained, per
@WVGovernor
BREAKING: First photo of Reta Mays, former VA Medical Center nursing aide who admitted to killing seven veterans and trying to kill another by giving them insulin they didn't need.
JUST IN: CAMC spokesperson Dale Witte tells me that due to significant drops in the numbers of patients and procedures, CAMC is "temporarily reducing" the number of hours some employees can work.
Bit of personal news. Tomorrow is my last day reporting on air. I’ve been promoted to Assistant News Director for
@wchs8fox11
. It’s bittersweet bc I think it’s well known how much I love being a reporter! I’ll still be hosting Fugitive Files. Time for a new challenge!
BREAKING: Charleston police says Patrolman Cassie Johnson was the officer who was shot in the line of duty today. She made it through surgery. "Please pray that we do not have any loss of life with Officer Johnson or the suspect," says Chief Tyke Hunt.
BREAKING: The State Fair of West Virginia Board of Directors voted on Tuesday to cancel the 2020 State Fair of West Virginia after the most recent outbreak of COVID-19 cases in the area. The last time the State Fair was cancelled was in 1942-1945 for World War II.
Jennifer Garner stopped by the Hurricane Walmart tonight for its drive-in movie event. Anyone get to see her? We went to the same high school. :) Go Patriots!
This is a post made today by our incredible nanny. She is such a blessing to our family, I couldn’t even explain. Seeing these words about my Kennedy made my day. ❤️ We could all learn something from this 3-year-old.
Happy anniversary to all those who lived and reported through this. Here's a moment in WV history that brought us all together from the one and only
@KallieCartWCHS
BREAKING: In extraordinary move, U.S. Magistrate Omar Aboulhson has recommended default judgment in the class-action lawsuit involving allegations of inhumane conditions at the Southern Regional Jail. He finds that investigations were "intentionally destroyed" at SRJ.
From
@ABC
who first deemed them “young explorers.” I watch
@ABC
every single day and look up to those who work there and respect their work. However, I was truly disappointed over how this story was treated on a national level. Just another reason to watch and support local news.
Four people who allegedly broke into a West Virginia mine earlier this month and got trapped inside for several days are now facing charges related to the incident.
Can you imagine if missing children got the same exposure as this Travis Kelce/Taylor Swift shit that’s infiltrated my timelines and TV? Sorry I know that’s harsh but let’s move on.
If you read anything today -- let it be this. "Gross and shady" doesn't even come close. Just, wow.
@ameliaknisely
is a WV treasure. Keep doing what you do -- even though I know you will 👏
West Virginia Public Broadcasting has parted ways with one of its reporters after alleged retaliation from WVPB operational management and pressure from the Department of Health and Human Services.
BREAKING: Charleston Police launch internal investigation “due to circumstances surrounding the traffic stop” where WV Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston was pulled over for erratic driving in his state truck last night and let go.
Charleston police confirm Kelvin "KJ" Taylor, 18, a senior at Capital High School was shot in the chest around 8:15 p.m. on the West Side. A memorial is growing at the site where Taylor was killed. We will have team coverage throughout the day on
@wchs8fox11
BREAKING: Two people have now been charged after West Virginia State Police say they were planning a school shooting at Sissonville High School. Troopers say they arrested Russell Kidd, 18, of Sissonville yesterday and charged him with terroristic threats.
BREAKING NEWS: Missing KY toddler Kenneth Howard has been found ALIVE. He is being attended to for dehydration but is in "remarkably good condition," according to the Magoffin County Sheriff's Office.
Eight years at
@wchs8fox11
today 😱 Different role but same love of news and covering Charleston that I had in the beginning. Actually, it’s only grown. 💛💙
JUST IN: Chase Hardin found guilty of two counts of second degree sexual assault in Cabell County. He was found not guilty on the other two second degree sexual assault charges.
Ugh, it has been the saddest day. Today, our family dog, Bella, crossed the rainbow bridge. I’ll always cherish this picture taken this morning. They drove her nuts but she adored these kids and did everything to protect them.
NEW: Timothy Kennedy, 29, of Mingo County is charged with first-degree murder for the shooting death of West Virginia State Police Sgt. Cory Maynard. He will be arraigned this morning.
WELCOME BABIES: We're excited to share Eyewitness News Assistant News Director
@LeslieRubinWCHS
and her husband welcomed twins, Collins and Jackson, yesterday afternoon. Congratulations!
Happy 40th Anniversary
@BobAaronWCHS
. My news dad who drives me insane daily but I still love his ass. (If you don’t get the joke, just keep scrolling.) 👏
13 years today at
@wchs8fox11
. It's the people I've worked alongside and the people in this great state that have made it a great (albeit crazy) ride so far.
.
@WVStatePolice
Sgt. Cory Maynard has died after being shot responding to a shooting in Mingo County. In 2015, he was awarded the Lifesaving Award after saving a man’s life who was involved in a pursuit.
Officially into month 6 of serving as interim news director aka Chaos Coordinator. Definitely has been a challenging/rewarding/demanding experience — here’s to eventually going back to my desk in the newsroom with people yelling & scanners blaring so I feel normal :)
I’ll probably delete this tweet because it’s something very personal for me and I’m not into sharing stuff like that on social but anyways, I am just distraught over the baby formula shortage and what these new mothers are being forced to deal with so their infant can *survive.*
I watched zero TV news today. May be a first, ever. I did, however, stay on top of things via email and such so I wasn’t totally disconnected (I hope to one day do this, though) But here’s some cute pics of my kids. Here’s to hoping this week goes as smooth as possible.
Some really crazy and scary online stuff happened today involving my kids and it’s safe to say I won’t be posting about them or sharing their pictures anymore on the internet. 😔
JUST IN: The Woody Williams Foundation says that at 3:15am, Hershel Woodrow Williams, affectionately known by many as Woody went home to be with the Lord. Woody peacefully joined his beloved wife Ruby while surrounded by his family at the VA Medical Center which bears his name.
Tomorrow is my last day before maternity leave. 😱 Didn’t think the day would ever come but it’s always hard for me to be away from work. 😞 The twins are set to arrive sometime next week! Kennedy still doesn’t believe me.
I wanted to say a quick thank you to all of my new followers this week. I thought for sure I would lose followers because I was live tweeting a trial but I was wrong. I’m glad to see the public interest in this case. Let me know if you have any questions I could help answer❤️
We had to say goodbye to my kitty Vallie today. She’s been with me since Valentine’s Day 2011 when she showed up at my door. We loved her very much 💔She loved the kids just as much as they loved her.
West Virginia's New River Gorge is America's newest national park. 🌲
@jeffglor
takes us to the mountains and into the water to show all
@NewRiverNPS
has to offer.
HONORING A HERO: Police officers from across the area gathered to honor fallen Charleston Police K-9 Axel with a procession. Axel, who belonged to Ptl. Josh Clendenin, was shot and killed last night while apprehending a suspect who was being sought in a stabbing investigation.