A trial date has been set in the case of a Huntington man accused of killing his 3-month-old daughter. Shannon Overstreet is charged with murder, child abuse and concealment in relation to the 2021 disappearance of his daughter, Angel. A trial is set for March 18, 2025 with pre-trial motions scheduled for Jan. 21. Overstreet … Read more
The National Park Service wants to demolish 19 historic buildings in the New River Gorge National Park & Preserve that are considered “potentially excess,” according to a news release from the agency. The proposed demolition includes 11 that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Many of the structures have issues with mold … Read more
Governor Jim Justice noted this week that the expanded parking lot for the Endless Wall Trail at the New River Gorge national park will help Bridge Day visitors this weekend. 80,000 to 100,000 visitors flock to the New River Gorge to enjoy Bridge Day each year, and this year is the 45th anniversary. Fayetteville will … Read more
Two homes were destroyed by one fire in Barboursville this week, and a third home was damaged. Firefighters were called to the homes in the 600 block of Huddleston Avenue on Monday just before noon. The Barboursville, Green Valley, Ohio River Road, Ona and Milton fire departments all responded. While two homes were destroyed, a … Read more
During this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the CAMC Cancer Center is displaying a section of the world’s longest pink scarf, a project inspired by Oak Hill resident Terri Lynne Massey, who lost her battle with cancer in 2010. The CAMC Foundation said family, friends and community members worked together to create the scarf which gained … Read more
A man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly broke into and attempted to steal vehicles from a fire station in Kanawha County. The fire department’s public information officer said a suspect was caught on a Ring door camera breaking into Loudendale Volunteer Fire Department where he tried hotwiring a tanker truck and a four-wheeler before … Read more
The West Virginia State University ROTC Hall of Fame has a new honoree. Lieutenant Colonel Alice Hampton Smith serves in the Georgia Army National Guard as a deputy commander for the 201st Regional Support Group Forward, and was inducted into the WVSU ROTC Hall of Fame last Friday. More than 170 members have been inducted … Read more
The FestivFALL Harvest Art Fair celebrated 20 years of highlighting Appalachian artists at the Capitol Market. Executive director of Festivall, Kelsey Stover, told Eyewitness News that the celebrations grow each year and it continues to help push the arts forward. Nearly 30 vendors set up at the Harvest Art Fair to showcase their unique pieces, … Read more
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has confirmed an outbreak of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, an insect borne virus that can kill white tailed deer. Cases have been confirmed in Monongalia, Marion, and Barbour counties. The DNR said hunters have no need to worry because it is not contagious to humans. A wildlife expert told … Read more
Bridge Day, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19, is expected to draw thousands to Fayette County over the weekend and the New River Gorge National Park will see an uptick in visitors. To prepare, state officials announced additional parking is now available forthe Endless Wall Trail. The one-way hike spans 2.4 miles and features views of … Read more