News Staff A man was arrested on Friday in connection to multiple fires that were started at a Cabell County church last Wednesday. 38-year old Richard Lee Hill was taken into custody and charged with second degree arson on Friday after he admitted to state police officers that he maliciously set Brighter Day Ministries Church in Lesage … Read more
Eight teams participate in the College World Series (CWS). These teams are the winners of the Super Regional round of the NCAA Division I baseball tournament. West Virginia (WVU) baseball plays against Kansas today at 12:00 PM CT. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+
WVU Medicine-Thomas Memorial Hospital is bringing new hope to head and neck cancer patients undergoing aggressive treatment. A new light therapy designed to prevent and treat mouth sores, which are caused by chemo-radiation therapy. These sores can severely impact a patient’s ability to perform everyday functions like eating, swallowing, and speaking, and often result in … Read more
One person was injured after a fire broke out at a home in Kanawha County on Friday afternoon, firefighters said. The blaze was reported just before 4 p.m. on the 200 block of Trap Post Road in South Charleston, according to a Metro 911 Alert. South Charleston Fire Department are currently on scene and said … Read more
The Clay Center in Charleston hosted the Education Alliance’s 2025 West Virginia Education Summit on Thursday, centered around growing school-business partnerships with students to create sustainable career opportunities. The keynote speaker was West Virginia native Jennifer Garner-actress, Once Upon a Farm co-owner and Save the Children board member. She spoke with Eyewitness News about what … Read more
Moves to narrow eligibility for Medicaid now moving through Congress could leave tens of thousands of West Virginians without medical coverage. Supporters of the cuts contend they’re needed to keep Medicaid from going broke later, but opponents point to concerns that rural hospitals providing medical care will go without compensation. Roane General Hospital CEO Doug … Read more
Troopers are seeking the public’s assistance after a woman from Logan County was reported missing Friday evening. Linda Jo Fraley, 63, was last seen by her neighbor walking away from her home in the Henlawson area of Logan County on April 10, according to a release from the West Virginia State Police. Troopers said that … Read more
A Cabell County woman was arrested Friday morning after reportedly striking her child in their face, according to court records. Sara Allien Walker, 32, was charged with child abuse resulting in injury after police responded to a Child Protective Services report just before 10 a.m. in Huntington of a juvenile being struck in the face, … Read more
The West Virginia Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating after suspicious fires damaged property at a Cabell County church Wednesday. A preliminary investigation suggests a fire was set at Brighter Day Ministry, located along Nine Mile Road in Lesage. Flames were quickly extinguished after a fire was initially reported about 12:15 p.m. Eyewitness News said a … Read more
An infrastructure upgrade project that aims to improve water services is currently underway in Huntington. The $390,000 project started the first week of May and includes replacing 600 feet of aging water main with 2-inch PVC and 6-inch PVC main on Doulton Avenue from 19th Street to 20th Street. The goal of the project is … Read more