West Virginia
Bond reduction request denied for Charleston man accused of shooting at neighbor, deputies
VIDEO: Man who allegedly shot at neighbor, Kanawha County deputies identified
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — A man accused of shooting at his neighbor and then at deputies earlier this month had his bond reduction request denied Monday afternoon.
Chase Nelson, 32, of Charleston is being held in the South Central Regional Jail on a $250,000 cash-only bond, the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation website shows.
Nelson’s case will now go to the grand jury and the circuit court can deal with bond adjustments.
According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, Nelson shot at his neighbor around three times on June 7. They said Nelson lived on McCubbin Drive, which is adjacent to Coonskin Drive.
Deputies took cover behind a building and heard Nelson say a phrase at which point he shot twice toward the deputies, the criminal complaint said. The deputies were escorted to safety with an armored vehicle, according to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office.
With the help of SWAT Team Operators and the armored vehicle, Nelson was taken into custody. No injuries are being reported, according to the sheriff’s office.
Governor Patrick Morrisey (Photo/MetroNews)
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Governor Patrick Morrisey has appointed a new member of the state House of Delegates.
Shane Thomas Stack, of Triadelphia, was appointed Tuesday to represent District 4. Stack replaces former Delegate Bill Flanigan who resigned to join the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia following his election to the Division 2 seat.
“Shane Stack is an outstanding choice to represent the families and communities of the fourth district,” Morrisey said in a release. “With his deep roots in the local community, his background as a business owner, and his proven experience managing municipal finances, Shane understands what it takes to support economic growth and advocate for working West Virginians. He will serve his constituents well in Charleston.”
In Morrisey’s release, it said that Stack has a diverse background in small business ownership, municipal finance, and higher education administration. Stack currently is the owner, licensed auctioneer, and certified appraiser for Frio Stack & Associates, as well as the owner of Island Pawn & Gun.
Stack previously worked as the Town Treasurer for West Liberty.
He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in General Business from West Liberty University.
West Virginia
Sentencing for man convicted of murdering West Virginia State Trooper; other top stories
MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Sentencing is underway for Timothy Kennedy, the man convicted of murdering West Virginia State Police Trooper Cory Maynard.
Trooper Maynard was shot to death in June 2023.
The jury found Kennedy guilty on all counts: first-degree murder, first-degree robbery, first-degree disarming a law enforcement officer, and two counts of first-degree attempted murder.
Shannon Litton has has that, plus your other top stories for Tuesday, July 7th.
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Peyton Ilderton and Meredith Maier with the WNIT trophy (Photo from Bill Cornwell)
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Eleven players in various Marshall University sports are suing the NCAA over its new eligibility rule.
The student athletes are seeking an injunction in Cabell County Circuit Court over the new five years to play five seasons rule approved last month.
The lawsuit was first reported by the West Virginia Record.
The players say the new rule cuts them off because they graduated high school in 2022 and played four seasons and are now being denied a fifth season.
The lawsuit alleges the rule violated West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act and the covenant of fair dealing.
The players want to play again in the 2026–27 sports year.
The players include Meredith Maier, Peyton Ilderton, Dewain “Boogie” Trotter, Bryce Blevins, Cam Harthan, Bailey Fisher, Johanna Strom, Blessing King, Paige Simpson, Ryan Holmes, Momo Diop and Hannah Wyler.
The student athletes are represented by Beckley attorney Steve New.
Similar lawsuits have been filed in other states. The NCAA has said making another change would create chaos.
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