On Thursday, Roane County citizens gathered to discuss a possible consolidation of two middle schools asking why options couldn’t be explored instead of closing a community school. Said one man who took to the podium to voice his thought like others, who are wondering where money from the state is going. “The West Virginia state … Read more
A Birch River man was arrested for shooting another person at a building supply store in Gassaway Saturday afternoon, according to the Braxton County Sheriff’s Office. A press release said deputies along with West Virginia State Police responded to the Lumber 84 on State Street around 3:50 Saturday for the shooting. Charles Workman was apparently … Read more
Another daycare faces legal action after a Hurricane mother filed a lawsuit on Wednesday alleging abuse. The mother, Alyshia Henry, said she wants justice for her 6-year-old after she watched camera footage that shows the alleged abuse. Meanwhile, Eyewitness News said My Family Daycare and Preschool is denying the abuse. The West Virginia Department of … Read more
The incoming sheriff of Kanawha County has selected his chief deputy. Sheriff-elect Joe Crawford has selected Lt. Sean D. Snuffer, who is currently chief of Detectives of the Criminal Investigation Section for the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, as his chief deputy. Chief deputy plays a vital role in managing the daily operations of the sheriff’s … Read more
The University of Charleston Stadium at Laidley Field will host the upcoming state high school football championships. Since the track state championships, work has continued at Laidley to upgrade the locker rooms. They also added railings, enclosed the press box and have now added a giant video screen that will be able to show the … Read more
Downtown Charleston will once again host a tree-lighting ceremony and Holly Jolly Brawley, the capital city’s annual Christmas festival. At this year’s Holly Jolly Brawley, organizers are planning an art walk, live music, vending and more than 150 decorated trees along with visits from Santa Claus. It will happen Nov. 29-30 from noon to 8 … Read more
A Cabell County Board of Education member who’d only held the seat for a few months has resigned. Reed Byers, who won election to the board during the May primary, resigned during a regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday night. Eyewitness News reported it was effective Wednesday. The move comes a little more than five months after … Read more
Human remains were found in Monongalia County late last week, sparking a homicide investigation. The remains were found Friday along Little Creek Road near the intersection with Birchfield Run Road, according to a news release from the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives said they found what appeared to be a shallow grave when they arrived … Read more
Putnam County Commissioner Steve Deweese resigned following an investigation into misappropriation of funds during his time as the county’s sheriff. Deweese was elected to the commission in Nov. 2022 for a six-year term that would have ended in 2028. According to Deweese’s attorney, David Moye, Deweese has agreed to enter an information plea on a … Read more
After court delays, the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission announced the post season football matchups would be determined using the same system that was utilized for the regular season. The first round of games will be kicking off Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23. Among the notable games: No. 11 George Washington (7-3) … Read more