Fayette County Man beats pregnant girlfriend

A Fayette County man faces multiple felony charges after nearly beating his pregnant girlfriend to death in Jackson County. Logan Willis, 21, of Oak Hill has been charged with attempt to commit felony murder, malicious wounding and strangulation after he self-reported that he had possibly killed his girlfriend Friday afternoon.According to deputies, they located the … Read more

Marshall University dorm is being torn down

A longstanding dormitory on the campus of Marshall University is being demolished and rebuilt. Eyewitness News said Holderby Hall, a nine-story residential building,, is being torn down to make room for an apartment-style living quarters. Originally named South Hall in 1963, the building was renamed after James Holderby who sold farmland to for the establishment … Read more

Plans are in the works to fix water issues in Milton

People who live in Milton have dealt with unreliable water for years, but a fix is coming. Phase one of the long-term project is working with secured funding of more than $7 million to update several issues, and Eyewitness News said phase two will replace valves citywide which equals out to more than $2 million. … Read more

Investigation leads to a major drug bust in Huntington

Police said the search of a Huntington home led to two arrests along with the seizure of pounds of illegal drugs, a gun and thousands of dollars in cash. One of the men is from Detroit, Michigan and another from Huntington’s Highlawn neighborhood, according to a news release from the Huntington Police Department. About 5 … Read more

DMV warns of text message scams

The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles has issued a warning to residents of text message payment scams circulating the state. Scammers are sending out a “final notice” for unpaid accounts with a link to pay a fictitious bill, according to a news release from the DMV. The news release listed several bogus threats, including … Read more

Wyoming County mine prepares for possible layoffs

Layoffs are possible in the next sixty days for 200 miners and coal preparation plant workers in Wyoming County. The workers have been warned by Core Natural Resources that layoffs and shutdowns could hit Aug. 1. Wyoming County officials who depend heavily on coal severance tax to fund the county told Eyewitness News they’ve not … Read more

Cabell County Schools announce summer lunch program locations

Cabell County Schools has released a schedule for its summer meal program which is open to children 18 years and under. Meals will be provided Monday though Friday at several locations from June 16 to Aug. 1. Pickup sites include A.D. Lewis Community Center, the Barboursville Library, Cabell County Library, Marcum Terrace Community Center, Phil … Read more

Bridge repairs may mean delays for drivers on I-64

Drivers utilizing Interstate 64 in Kanawha County may find delays this month as crews address bridge rehabilitation efforts. The left lane and shoulder of Interstate 64 East will be closed, allowing for a shift in traffic between Institute and Dunbar, exits 50 and 53, according to a news release from the West Virginia Department of … Read more

East Bank Middle School has closed after 55 years

Last fall, the Kanawha County Board of Education voted 3-to-2 to close East Bank Middle School, despite objections raised at a public hearing. The final day of classes this year marked the end of an era. The school opened in 1969 and closed this year because of declining enrollment and financial concerns impacting the eastern … Read more