Witnesses, police officer describe flat iron attacks by accused murderer By
Charleston police officer Austin Casto, far right, testified Wednesday.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. Witnesses told a 12-member jury Wednesday that a longtime Charleston resident suffered a brutal death at the hands of Joshua Drennen, the man on trial this week who allegedly took part in a one-day violent crime spree on Charleston’s West Side last year.
Joshua Drennen
Drennen, 28, of Clendenin, allegedly killed Barbara Steele, 77, in her Georgia Street home and then later attacked another woman during a carjacking. He then attacked Charleston police officer Austin Casto before Casto shot him. He’s being trial on eight criminal counts including murder.
With more than a foot of snow in the forecast, judging of the Windthorst Lions Christmas Light Contest was held on Dec. 21 on a quiet calm evening. Residents were encouraged to keep their lights on during the evenings of Dec. 21 and 22 for the judging to take place. Although there were many houses all decked out for Christmas, only a few could be chosen as the winners. article continues below
Posted On December 16, 2020
Fusion Salon and Spa, Gloucester, recently welcomed two new faces to the Fusion family. Miranda Jackson, standing, is the new nail tech and also does full body waxing and Cathy Steele-Author is a stylist. Steele-Author has been in the industry for over 25 years and decided to make the move from a corporate chain salon to Fusion. Jackson has been in the industry for a little over four years and also was previously at a corporate salon. They both reside in Gloucester with their husbands and children. Fusion is located on Route 17 south of Gloucester Court House, near Enterprise Rent-A-Car.