A Target location along Merritts Creek in Barboursville was closed in February 2024 after a hillside behind the store caused structural problems and damaged a water main. Crews have worked for months to address the structure and slope behind the store, which will open its doors on Sunday, Nov. 3. The Barboursville Target is located … Read more
The American Association for Men in Nursing has named the University of Charleston one of its “Best Schools for Men in Nursing.” The award recognizes a nursing school or college that has made significant efforts to recruit and retain men in nursing, and provides a supportive educational environment. UC is the only West Virginia school … Read more
The West Virginia Lottery announced plans to launch a digital platform for gaming that will be accessible on mobile devices. Today is the first day that game tickets for iPlay are available along with PlayOn, a loyalty program that can be used to check winning numbers, stay up-to-date on promotions and manage accounts, according to … Read more
The Cabell County man accused of driving under the influence in a crash that killed a teenager entered a guilty plea this week. 24-year old Joshua Wilson of Middleport, Ohio, pleaded guilty to charges of DUI causing death and DUI causing serious bodily injury. The accident happened on July 4, at the intersection of Route … Read more
State regulators have approved a plan that will allow Mountaineer Gas to replace and upgrade pipeline over a five-year span, resulting in an increase for West Virginia customers. The gas company approached the Public Service Commission this summer with a plan to invest $418 million to replace infrastructure, expand services and complete system upgrades, according … Read more
A Charleston attorney is representing eight families of children who were allegedly abused at a Cross Lanes daycare that is currently under state investigation. The eight children were in a class at Cross Lanes Child Care and Learning Center led by Amber Seiler of Kenova, who has been charged in the investigation. Attorney Michael Cary … Read more
Two West Virginia jail employees have been fired after being charged in a fire that destroyed a Raleigh County home earlier this month. David Cole and Billy Ray Workman Jr., both of Beckley, have been charged with first-degree arson and conspiracy to commit a felony, according to a news release from the State Fire Marshal’s … Read more
The West Virginia Future Leaders Program at Roane County High School is equipping students with essential life skills, thanks to an initiative by the West Virginia Air National Guard. Staff Sgt. Tyler Caruthers, who leads the program, told Eyewitness News it’s all about helping students evolve into good citizens. Students in the program engage in … Read more
There’s been a change with West Virginia football’s coaching staff. The Mountaineers have parted ways with defensive coordinator Jordan Lesley, and special teams coordinator and inside linebackers coach Jeff Koonz will assume Lesley’s duties, according to a statement from the program. Lesley was hired at West Virginia in 2019 as a defensive line coach. He … Read more
A judge denied a motion for a $5 million bond to be reduced in the 2023 murder case of an eastern Kentucky woman. Michael K. McKinney III has been charged with fatally stabbing Amber Spradlin at a Arkansas Creek home and seven counts of tampering with evidence. Eyewitness News said the state reviewed evidence and … Read more