A partnership between the Marshall University football team and the city of Huntington will make the drive to football games a little smoother. Marshall University football players worked with public works to fill potholes on city roads on Wednesday. Its part of the “Paving the Way to Victory” program where the goal was to sell … Read more
A state audit requested by Ravenswood officials shows the city lacked adequate oversight, records and sometimes did not use the internal controls it had to keep track of finances in fiscal year 2023. The city responded, noting some of its problems have been resolved by getting rid of the Ravenswood Development Authority. In June 2024, … Read more
A man accused in a deadly Charleston stabbing was in court Thursday. Anthony Grose of Charleston pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the death of 29-year-old Brandon Bandy in September 2024. Eyewitness News said a trial date in the case was set for July 7th. Charleston police said they found Bandy in a Smith … Read more
A child was injured after being hit by a car in Charleston Wednesday evening near the intersection of Mary Street and Crescent Road. According to Charleston police, the juvenile walked out into the roadway where they were hit by a slow-moving vehicle. An adult attempted to protect the child, but was struck as well. The … Read more
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is hiring. Public Information Officer Sergeant Joshua Lester said they are looking to fill over a dozen positions with a chance to work in specialized units like the SWAT team, Bomb Squad, K-9 Unit, and a unique and new program, a Drone Operator. Officers can deploy drones from their cars … Read more
West Virginia’s governor appeared to call out state lawmakers Tuesday for “inaction” and urged them to “move the needle on issues that matter.” Gov. Patrick Morrisey hinted in a social media post that lawmakers could be heading for a special session if they don’t begin working on and passing legislation he is seeking. A total … Read more
Marshall University announced a partnership with a financial technology company that is expected to provide employment opportunities for students and graduates. An Intuit Prosperity Hub is coming to the Brad D. Smith Center for Innovation and Business, but will find a permanent home along Fourth Avenue between the business college and cybersecurity center. Smith, Marshall’s … Read more
The new Upper Kanawha Valley Elementary School will be built in Dupont City, where the old Dupont Junior High School used to stand before it was torn down. It’s been a vacant field used as a youth soccer field up until now, and since the Kanawha County School District owns the property it can avoid … Read more
The City of Charleston will host a Here to Serve community meeting at Kanawha City Community Center on Tuesday, April 1. The City said on its website that the meeting will provide residents, business owners, and community leaders the chance to meet members of the City Team—including representatives from City Departments and City Council Members—and … Read more
Those who live on Maplewood Lane in Cross Lanes are concerned for the future of their roads. Homeowners told Eyewitness News that their homes could be gone in a few years if they can’t find somebody to help with the ongoing issues causing their land to slide over the hillside. Homeowners said they’ve gotten multiple … Read more