News Staff State regulars ruled Tuesday that West Virginia customers should not be forced into online payments for utilities. The issue was included in a petition filed last year by West Virginia American Water to adjust water and sewer rates, according to a news release from the West Virginia Public Service Commission. The news release said the … Read more
Jim’s Steak & Spaghetti House in Huntington has expanded, adding new seating areas and amenities to accommodate larger groups. The new addition matches the old, right down to the fixtures, but the new space has bay windows and a few other extra features. The restaurant is getting ready for the popular Strawberry Pie Week, which … Read more
Drug Emporium and Healthy Life Markets are closing in West Virginia, according to the owner, who spoke with Eyewitness News. A going-out-of-business sale is planned in the coming weeks and doors are set to close in mid-to-late July. The first West Virginia location opened in 1986 in Barboursville with two Charleston stores opening in 1989 … Read more
A Charleston barber shop is gearing up for a good cause this week. Tops Off Barber Shop on Hale Street will host its 10th annual head-shaving fundraiser for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation on Thursday, May 8, starting at 6 p.m. The event supports childhood cancer research and has raised over $235,000 in the past decade. … Read more
A second man wanted by police in a shooting in a shooting investigation in Huntington turned himself in on Monday. 19-year old Messiah Peddie of Washington D.C., was wanted on a first-degree robbery warrant in connection with a March 27 shooting in the 2400 block of Collis Avenue. Huntington police said Peddie turned himself in … Read more
A deadly two-vehicle crash involving a Division of Highways dump truck in Nicholas County is under investigation. Deputies said 54-year old Ronald J. Carelli of Tennessee, was killed and female passenger was injured in the wreck. It happened about 9:20 a.m. Monday at the intersection of Route 19 and Route 41 in Mount Nebo. Investigators … Read more
There are 27 temporary urns at Elk Funeral and Cremation Services in Charleston with no final resting place. The business recently posted on social media that the urns remain unclaimed, and listed each person by name and birth/death date. Funeral home owner Dale Burger told Eyewitness News that this is a common occurrence, but they’re … Read more
The West Virginia University football program unveiled a new uniform this week. The new uniform with old gold and blue is an ode to the 1965 Mountaineer football team which took the field 60 years ago this season. The minimal jersey design features a plain, navy blue jersey with no lettering outside of the player’s … Read more
A family farm known for its produce, gardening supplies and entertainment in Putnam County is expanding. Gritt’s Farm said in a social media post that they’re planning to open a new location at the South Charleston Farmers Market starting Saturday, May 10. The marketplace at 4006 MacCorkle Avenue Southwest will operate from 9 a.m. to … Read more
Area food banks are feeling the effects of cuts at the federal level and have concerns about what could potentially be coming down the pipeline. Cyndi Kirkhart, the CEO of Facing Hunger Foodbank, said it started with the USDA ending the local food purchase agreements earlier this year, which allowed food banks to partner with … Read more