The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has released an educational video reviewing child abuse and neglect cases. The production highlights a need to protect youth and provides parents with information on how to reunite families, according to a news release from the court. The news release said more than 5,000 child abuse and neglect … Read more
Gov. Patrick Morrisey appointed a new cabinet secretary for the Department of Human Services this week. A news release said Alex J. Myer will head the department, which handles social and medical services, drug control and support, family support and protection, child support and residential placement along with behavioral health. Myer previously worked in South … Read more
In Mingo County, the Chattaroy Volunteer Fire Department has been shut down after the department’s chief resigned. Mingo County Emergency Management said the department had to be immediately shut down after the resignation of the chief and they are temporarily unable to respond to emergency calls. Eyewitness News reported they are working with the West … Read more
The University of Charleston’s next Two Views event will happen this week. The University said on its website that former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, III, and Pat Strader, owner of Digital Relativity, will take the stage to explore TikTok from two key angles: its potential security risks and its role as a powerful business and … Read more
A new community center has opened up in Milton. The Milton Volunteer Fire Department received a Lowe’s Hometown Grant and put the money toward the new event center. Funds generated by the Engine Company Four venue will got into an account that pays for utilities and upgrades as they come along. The community center can … Read more
Charleston City Council has allocated 350,000 dollars for the construction of a firefighter training center and a second set of gear for each member. Eyewitness News said the Charleston Professional Firefighters Association is collaborating with the Charleston Fire Department and the City of Charleston to make this training center come to life. The Charleston Fire … Read more
A pharmacy in downtown Charleston will be closing and customers will have prescriptions transferred. Eyewitness News reported that Fruth Express on Lee Street will be permanently closing on Wednesday, Feb. 12. A flyer at the business said all prescriptions will be transferred to Fruth’s Oakwood Road location. Company management said consolidation efforts are underway in … Read more
A Lincoln County woman hired as a caregiver for a man with Alzheimer’s disease is accused of making dozens of purchases on his credit card and stealing a check. Court records show 41-year old Amber Salmons of Branchland is charged with financial exploitation of an elderly person and other charges dating back to 2023. She’s … Read more
Singer-songwriter Sierra Ferrell won a handful of Grammy Awards on Sunday. The Charleston native took home wins in four categories: Best Americana Album, Best American Roots Performance, Best Americana Performance and Best American Roots Song. Ferrell released the award-winning Trail of Flowers in March 2024. She previously won Artist of the Year and Album of … Read more
Some restructuring is happening at West Virginia University to comply with the governor’s orders. An executive order from Governor Patrick Morrisey removes diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) from state-funded programs, including DEI positions and education. WVU dissolved its Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and launched the WVU Division of Campus Engagement and Compliance. The … Read more