New water lines are being installed in Cross Lanes

A water infrastructure upgrade project totaling $200,000 is in the works for Cross Lanes. They’ll replace 1,000 feet of water lines along Lincoln Drive from the end of the roadway to Big Tyler Road. A news release from West Virginia American Water said traffic will be impacted Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 … Read more

Charleston police officer faces a DUI charge

A Charleston police officer who is currently on paid administrative leave due to a domestic violence case was arrested for driving under the influence Friday night. Christopher Johnson of South Charleston was taken into custody after police pulled him over on the 4000 block of MacCorkle Avenue SW on suspicion of DUI. The car was … Read more

Concerns mount after three crashes involving tractor trailers in I-64 construction zone

State officials are taking notice after three tractor trailers caught fire in three separate crashes along the Interstate 64 construction in Cabell County within 24 hours of one another. Authorities say each situation was caused by driver error. Barboursville Volunteer Fire Department Chief Andrew Frazier told Eyewitness News that city, county and state first responders … Read more

Former WVU coach faces a domestic battery charge

A former West Virginia University defensive coordinator was booked Saturday morning on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge. Jordan Lesley was booked in North Central Regional Jail on the charges but further details were not provided, according to reporting from MetroNews. He was let go by the university’s football program on Oct. 29. Lesley was hired … Read more

An additional arrest is made related to an August shooting

A second person has been arrested in a Kanawha County shooting investigation dating back to August in the Rand area. Jeremy Hickman was arrested in Mercer County as part of an investigation into a shooting on Aug. 22 at the intersection of Davidson Avenue and Church Drive, according to a news release from the Kanawha … Read more

Water conservation is urged in Putnam County

The Putnam Public Service District is asking its customers to conserve water as dry conditions continue. The Putnam PSD is purchasing water from West Virginia American Water, and it’s asking people not to water lawns or cars, and skip using water for fountains, waterfalls, and other ornamental purposes. The voluntary water conservation request will remain … Read more

Charleston police asking for he

Charleston police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in a vehicle break-in and credit card theft investigation. A vehicle break-in was reported Oct. 27 in the 800 block of Maple Road on Charleston’s West Side where investigators said the victim’s credit card was stolen, according to the Charleston Police Department. Police said … Read more

WVFMA helps Farmers Market

The West Virginia Farmers Market Association has announced the recipients of its 2024 Mini-Grant Program, funded by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture. This year’s program saw a strong response, with 43 applications submitted totaling over $194,000 in funding requests. Fourteen farmers markets across the state have been awarded a combined $51,052 to support essential … Read more

Veterans Day activities

The John Brawley Post 20 of the American Legion will host the annual Veterans Day parade and ceremony on Monday, November 11, rain or shine. The parade will step off at 11 a.m. followed by a short ceremony at Haddad Riverfront Park. Post 20 has asked that anyone interested in participating in the parade assemble … Read more

Forest service says take burn ban seriously

With the lush green of West Virginia summer just about gone and extreme drought conditions persisting, state officials are warning residents to take Gov. Jim Justice’s outdoor burning ban seriously. West Virginia Division of Forestry Region 1 Forester Rudy Williams said he has been in his job for 43 years, and this is the third … Read more