News Staff A Charleston woman has been awarded by the FBI for her work with promoting peace and understanding between faiths in West Virginia, according to a news release from the FBI Pittsburgh Field Office. Ibtesam Sue Barazi received the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award on Friday for traveling the state in 2023 teaching courses to educate … Read more
A man found guilty of stabbing another man to death outside of a Huntington convenience store will spend at least the next 15 years in prison. Cabell County prosecuting attorney Jason Spears said a jury sentenced Kahmal Dillahunty of Pontiac, Michigan, to life with mercy. This would make him eligible for parole in 15 years. … Read more
The Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center has inked a five-year deal with a West Virginia-based convenience store chain. GoMart announced Friday it is the official convenience store partner of the entertainment and convention venue, and grab-and-go snack and beverage options will be available kiosks inside the Charleston Coliseum and will accept GoMart reward cards. In … Read more
West Virginia has received an all-clear from the U.S. Department of Education in regards to about $465 million the state received during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Jim Justice made the announcement Friday, saying no federal funds will need to be returned as the state has received a waiver. The state increased spending on education over … Read more
Court records say a Mingo County man is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after allegedly firing multiple gunshots at a vehicle in Mingo County earlier this week. James Victor Hash, 20, of Williamson, has been charged with attempted murder and two counts each of brandishing a firearm, destruction of property and being a prohibited … Read more
The city of Charleston announced an investment to turf the multi-use athletic field at the North Charleston Community Center. The move will make the field the 11th city-owned facility to be turfed. Charleston city council member Larry Moore told Eyewitness News that he has been pushing for it to happen for almost three years now. … Read more
A new federal program to support children in low-income areas with grocery assistance will soon be taking applications. The West Virginia Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program will offer assistance to school-age children this summer, according to a news release from the Department of Human Services.Applications will be available starting Monday online or at a county … Read more
A Jackson County man has been sentenced to life in prison without mercy for the rape and murder of 10-month-old Emmaleigh Barringer. Benjamin Taylor of Cottageville did not speak in court at the sentencing hearing. For the charge of death of a child by child abuse, Taylor was sentenced to 40 years, and for the … Read more
A blaze in Mason County hospitalized two firefighters from the Point Pleasant Fire Department Wednesday afternoon. The first responders are now recovering from smoke inhalation and heat exhaustion. More than two acres of land burned along Redmond Ridge amid dry and windy conditions. The two firefighters were “overcome by heat and smoke” and rushed to … Read more
A Michigan man rejected a plea deal this week after being accused in a deadly shooting in Charleston. Tyran Gray appeared in court Tuesday and rejected a plea deal for his alleged role in the 2022 shooting of Norman Sweeney, so the case now heads to trial. Gray is charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy and … Read more