The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is hiring. Public Information Officer Sergeant Joshua Lester said they are looking to fill over a dozen positions with a chance to work in specialized units like the SWAT team, Bomb Squad, K-9 Unit, and a unique and new program, a Drone Operator. Officers can deploy drones from their cars … Read more
West Virginia’s governor appeared to call out state lawmakers Tuesday for “inaction” and urged them to “move the needle on issues that matter.” Gov. Patrick Morrisey hinted in a social media post that lawmakers could be heading for a special session if they don’t begin working on and passing legislation he is seeking. A total … Read more
Marshall University announced a partnership with a financial technology company that is expected to provide employment opportunities for students and graduates. An Intuit Prosperity Hub is coming to the Brad D. Smith Center for Innovation and Business, but will find a permanent home along Fourth Avenue between the business college and cybersecurity center. Smith, Marshall’s … Read more
The new Upper Kanawha Valley Elementary School will be built in Dupont City, where the old Dupont Junior High School used to stand before it was torn down. It’s been a vacant field used as a youth soccer field up until now, and since the Kanawha County School District owns the property it can avoid … Read more
The City of Charleston will host a Here to Serve community meeting at Kanawha City Community Center on Tuesday, April 1. The City said on its website that the meeting will provide residents, business owners, and community leaders the chance to meet members of the City Team—including representatives from City Departments and City Council Members—and … Read more
Those who live on Maplewood Lane in Cross Lanes are concerned for the future of their roads. Homeowners told Eyewitness News that their homes could be gone in a few years if they can’t find somebody to help with the ongoing issues causing their land to slide over the hillside. Homeowners said they’ve gotten multiple … Read more
The City of Charleston has seasonal job openings within the Parks and Rec Department, including lifeguards, laborers, concession workers, and pool managers. The openings are posted on the City of Charleston website under Current Job Listings. Lifeguards who are at least 15 years old can qualify for free certification and training in partnership with Legendary … Read more
The City of Charleston Parks and Recreation Department will team up with Kanawha County Parks and Recreation to host the annual Magic Island Easter Egg Hunt this year. The event is planned for Saturday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to noon for all ages and noon to 3 p.m. for kids ages 10 and under. … Read more
Hope Gas wants to abandon more than 1,000 miles of pipeline in more than 20 West Virginia counties, a move that would switch about 600 customers who get service by tapping into Hope transmission lines to propane or electricity. The Public Service Commission. citing the high cost per customer of continuing natural gas service, calls … Read more
A suspect has been identified in the armed robbery of a downtown Huntington smoke shop. An arrest warrant for first-degree robbery was issued for 21-year-old Nolyn Lee Cambron, of Newport, Kentucky, according to a statement from Huntington Police Chief Phil Watkins. The robbery was reported March 20 at Lulu’s Smoke shop in the 300 block … Read more