News Staff The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has issued a warning about the dangers of poison hemlock, currently in bloom across the state. The plant, which can be mistaken for wild carrot or parsley due to its white clusters of flowers, is highly toxic. Touching any part of poison hemlock will not cause a rash, but … Read more
A new tattoo parlor has opened in Kanawha County. Bleeding Heart Tattoos & Piercings held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in South Charleston on Wednesday. Bleeding Heart’s Heather Samms told Eyewitness News the establishment will cater to families and includes a play area for children. They want to drop stereotypes and present a tattoo shop that is … Read more
The hearing has been delayed for a man accused of beating a pregnant woman until she was unconscious. 21-year old Logan Willis of Fayette County is accused of picking up the pregnant mother of his child from her home in Kenna, driving her to a remote area, and then strangling and beating her. She lost … Read more
Marshall University officials made a unanimous decision this week to extend the contract of President Brad Smith for three years. Chair Geoff Shells credited Smith with helping reverse a 13-year trend of declining enrollment over the past three years, along with establishing the Marshall for All program, making post-secondary education more affordable for eligible freshmen. … Read more
Drivers are getting used to a traffic shift in Dunbar. Eastbound traffic on Interstate 64 was shifted Thursday near Dunbar as crews began bridge repair work. Traffic has been moved to the left lane and left shoulder between Institute and Dunbar and that will be the case until Wednesday, July 2, according to a news … Read more
The West Virginia Board of Education has taken control of Boone County Schools due to noncompliance. The agency said in a news release that there were “irregularities in the use of federal funds,” and a federal criminal investigation is underway into Boone County Schools. The state’s Office of Accountability is also conducting a review. The … Read more
Drivers in Huntington could soon see smoother roads, as the city moves forward with plans not just to fix potholes, but to stop them from forming in the first place. On Monday night, Huntington City Council approved two resolutions aimed at improving asphalt road conditions. As part of the plan, the city will contract with … Read more
American gymnastics icon Mary Lou Retton on Tuesday entered a no contest plea to driving under the influence stemming from a May traffic stop in her hometown of Fairmont. A Marion County judge fined her $100, consistent with sentencing guidelines for first-time, non-aggravated offenses. In a statement released through her attorney, the 57-year-old Retton said … Read more
Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a new agenda this week to better manage roads and bridges across the state. The governor said at a news conference that he has directed the department of transportation to start a new project list that assess the need for repair and replacement of bridges and highways statewide that will prioritize … Read more
A $500,000 settlement has been reached in a case involving alleged excessive force by Dunbar police officers. The settlement revolves around claims brought by Anthony Reese in 2023 against officers Todd Hannah, Zachary Winters and other unnamed officers, as well as the city of Dunbar. The lawsuit alleged that Reese went to the Dunbar police … Read more