Man with dementia found ok

A 75-year-old man who Putnam County authorities had been searching for since Monday night has been found alive according to first responders.Putnam County 911 Emergency Management Deputy Director Noah Alvis said once they got the 911 call from James Casto’s son, police, fire and EMS went out to check on him. He was found on … Read more

New traffic circle on Jefferson Road

Jefferson Road saw a major traffic pattern change this week with a roundabout being opened and some stop lights being eliminated. Drivers in South Charleston have had a few days to adjust to the new roundabout. Driver Charlie Eggleston said. “Everything went pretty smooth and I had no problems. I don’t personally see where there … Read more

75 year old man foudn close to home after 4 day search

A 75-year-old man who Putnam County authorities had been searching for since Monday night has been found alive according to first responders.Putnam County 911 Emergency Management Deputy Director Noah Alvis said once they got the 911 call from James Casto’s son, police, fire and EMS went out to check on him. He was found on … Read more

One dead in motorcycle crash in Putnam County

One person has died in a motorcycle crash in Putnam County, deputies said. The crash was reported about 2 p.m. on Route 34 at the entrance and exit ramps for the new Crooked Creek interchange just outside Winfield.The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said the motorcycle was involved in the crash with another vehicle.No information was … Read more

Elderly Man found near home in good condition

A Huntington man has pleaded guilty to accepting a cut of veterans’ disability benefits after assisting them with preparing their claims, prosecutors said. Timothy Lane Crowder, 44, pleaded guilty to unlawful receipt of gratuities after admitting to receiving about $24,500 from disability benefits awarded to veterans while he was working at the Veterans Benefits Administration, … Read more

Beloved restaurant worker released by ICE

A beloved restaurant worker in Putnam County who has been detained by U.S. immigration officials for weeks has been released, family members said. Agustin Lugo Ayala, better known as Carlos, has been released from U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement detention and is expected to return home this week, a family member told Eyewitness News. Carlos … Read more

One arrest made in middle school burglary case

One of the two suspects accused of breaking into East Bank Middle School and stealing several thousand dollars worth of items has been taken into custody. 36-year old Mark Mullins of East Bank was identified through tips from the public and arrested Thursday morning on breaking and entering and grand larceny charges, according to a … Read more

Charleston will host a WVU basketball game this season

West Virginia University men’s basketball is returning to Charleston. City officials and organizers announced that the Mountaineers will host a regular season game against Wake Forest on Dec. 6 as part of the 2025 Holiday Hoopfest. As part of the agreement, WVU will travel to Greensboro, North Carolina, during the 2026-27. The game will mark … Read more