News Staff Beginning in Fall 2025, the University of Charleston will offer a major in Artificial Intelligence. The new AI major is designed to prepare students not only to use AI, but to understand and shape its future, according to Dr. Vincent Smith, Program Director of Computer Science and Data Analytics. Smith said on the UC website … Read more
State troopers in Kentucky are investigating a crash between an on-duty cruiser and an SUV in Greenup County on Saturday evening. It happened along U.S. Route 23 through the intersection of Oakley Collins Memorial Bridge near Russel when the cruiser collided with a Hyundai SUV, according to a news release from the Kentucky State Police. … Read more
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College President Dr. Pam Alderman has been at odds with the school’s board of governors for several months, and she was told Monday to vacate her offices. The West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education gave the word at an emergency meeting Monday. With Alderman stripped of … Read more
A West Virginia man has been charged with two counts of murder after a couple was found dead in a Clay County home. Michael Wayne Adkins of Duck is accused of fatally shooting Richard Bishop and Brenda Dennis at a home in the 6000 block of Big Otter Highway in the Ivydale area Thursday, according … Read more
The Cabell County Planning Commission has released a survey that will shape the next 10 years of development trends. The survey consists of eight sections: General Community Vision; Infrastructure and Transportation; Housing and Development; Economic Development; Environmental and Natural Resources; Quality of Life Public Participation; and Resident or Worker Status. Residents may access the survey … Read more
The two individuals suspected of stealing from an elderly man while attempting to scam elderly people in Putnam County have been identified. Eyewitness News said police sought the public’s help after a man and woman attempted were going around the Walmart in Hurricane asking elderly people for money. According to a post Hurricane Police Department, … Read more
Two people face charges in connection to the United Bank robbery that occurred in West Logan Thursday morning. Brian Corbett of South Charleston and Charlena Wilburn of Danville were both charged with felony accessory and could face further felony charges if investigators determined they were directly involved in the robbery, according to criminal complaints filed … Read more
The historic Mountaineer Hotel in Williamson is planning to reopen later this year. The hotel closed after struggling to recover from the pandemic, but it has partnered with the Choice Hotels group and plans to open again in December. The Mountaineer Hotel is Williamson’s only lodging option outside of Airbnbs.
The University of Charleston announced plans to host a marathon next year. The 26.2 mile race will be held in April 2026 and move through Downtown Charleston, the Elk City district, Kanawha City and the UC campus. A news release said University of Charleston Honors College students will handle the planning, promoting and execution of … Read more
For the fourth time in four seasons, West Virginia University will have a different head men’s basketball coach. From Bob Huggins to Josh Eilert to Darian DeVries, now comes Ross Hodge, who director of athletics Wren Baker knows from his days at North Texas. “He’s a really great person, a really great coach, a tremendous … Read more