New data and technology center is coming to Huntington

A new data center will take over the former Appalachian Power building in Huntington. Alpha Technologies plans to invest about $10 million to set up headquarters at a 60,000 square-foot structure at 1226 Sixth Avenue, according to a news release from Huntington Mayor Steve Williams’ Office. The move will expand the company’s operations established in … Read more

UC partners with WV Community College to make transfers easier

The University of Charleston and Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College have reached an agreement to help students continue furthering their education. The two schools are collaborating to allow Southern students who earn an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree to transfer seamlessly to the University of Charleston so that they can … Read more

Education officials urge caution around school buses

Video captured this week shows a car passing a school bus and narrowly missing a student. The West Virginia Department of Education said it happened Wednesday in Jackson County along Route 2 in Ravenswood Wednesday morning. Two students were getting on the school bus when the vehicle passed the bus and came close to one … Read more

Three Greek organizations at Marshall face hazing allegations

Three Greek organizations are on probation at Marshall University amid investigation into hazing allegations. A spokesperson for the university told Eyewitness News the groups have received cease and desist letters. The investigations are focused on two separate incidents that involved the Alpha Sigma Phi and Alpha Tau Omega fraternities along with the Alpha Xi Delta … Read more

Federal funding will bring improvements to Yeager Airport

A federal grant totaling $8 million will be used to modernize West Virginia International Yeager Airport in Charleston. The funding will be provided by the Federal Aviation Administration through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and go toward expanding amenities, streamlining security and creating ADA-compliant facilities, according to a news release from the airport. Iinfrastructure upgrades will … Read more