News Staff Two juveniles were charged Saturday night following an incident involving guns at the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta. Officers said they were made aware of a “disturbance” involving a firearm about 9:30 p.m. Saturday near Court Street and Kanawha Boulevard, according to a news release from the Charleston Police Department. While responding to the area, police said … Read more
A University of Charleston assistant professor will be one of 15 educators picked to take part in an international development initiative. UC said on its website that Sarah Gallagher, Assistant Professor of Education at the University of Charleston, will participate in the Transatlantic Outreach Program Study Tour for Social Studies Educators this week through July … Read more
Appalachian Power is warning of scammers looking to take advantage of potential targets during warm weather months. The utility said scammers will demand payment using high-pressure tactics and threats to disconnect services amid soaring temperatures. Another scam involves bogus offers to lower rates by installing solar panels. The power company reminded customers that workers will … Read more
For the second year in a row, William Simmons took home the hot dog eating crown at the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta. Eyewitness News said Simmons gobbled down 15 hot dogs in 10 minutes, just short of his record of 19 from 2024. He hasn’t decided whether he will attempt to defend his title for a … Read more
This year West Virginia health care providers are celebrating a major milestone in Lincoln County. The Southern West Virginia Health System is marking 50 years of operation after establishing a primary care center in Hamlin back in 1975. The system now includes more than two dozen locations across seven counties. Health care officials said new … Read more
Governor Patrick Morrisey addressed a flooding disaster in Texas in a post on X over the weekend, saying he directed Emergency Management officials in West Virginia to remain on stand-by should they be called to give assistance in Texas. More than two dozen are confirmed dead as a result of the flooding, including several children … Read more
An extensive drug trafficking investigation in Wirt County netted 18 arrests. “Operation Blackjack” resulted in charges being filed against several people from Elizabeth, according to a news release from the Wirt County Prosecutor’s Office. The ages of those arrested ranged from 23 to 60. Prosecutors credited the work of West Virginia State Police, the Department … Read more
Charleston Police said the body of 48-year-old Joshua C. Hutton was found in a culvert at the 1200 block of MacCorkle last week. Hutton had been reported missing on June 16 and had been last seen June 14 in the Capitol Street area of Charleston. They’re still investigating, but said no foul play is suspected.
A road-widening project in Cross Lanes Road has hit delays, causing backups and delays for area residents The project aims to expand Route 622 from Goff Mountain Road to the intersection with Route 62 and towards Andrew Jackson Middle School, with the end goal to reduce congestion and create a safer road.”You cannot travel in … Read more
Hundreds of people lined the streets of Hurricane on Friday, draped in their finest red white and blue outfits for the annual Independence Day Parade.”We can all gather as one community. Be able to share food, share our laughs, our enjoyment,” said Veronica Cummings who came to the parade from Winfield. “We get to see … Read more