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A 911 registry bill Sheriff Jim Canaday introduced is off to a good start in Raleigh County. Delegate Eric Brooks is taking it up with the February 2025 State Legislative Session. He says if it does pass they will figure out how to implement this Special Needs Initiative statewide. "If the state can see that
COAL CITY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an allegation against a coach at Independence High School, Raleigh County Sheriff Jim Canaday confirmed on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Sheriff Canaday said the investigation began when one person reported a complaint to a deputy. “We’re currently conducting a criminal investigation. It’s not completed, […]
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — A new Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office is on the way to the southern part of the county. On Monday morning, officials broke ground on land directly adjacent to Ghent Elementary School. Raleigh County Sheriff Jim Canaday said on Monday, April 8, 2024, that the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office Ghent Detachment will […]
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Sheriff Canaday with the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office reported a new substation for the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office is being created. The Raleigh County Commission and Raleigh County Board of Education met with Sheriff Canaday to announce the location of a new substation meant to serve Raleigh County. The substation will […]
Two Raleigh County high schools experienced disruptions on December 14. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmhfiaUMhW8 Woodrow Wilson High School says classes were disrupted after a "medical emergency" occurrec this morning at around 8:40. Students and teachers were evacuated to the gymnasium and auditorium until the EMS crew on scene gave the all clear. Woodrow Wilson was on its regular