Dunbar City Council met Monday evening and made a change in police leadership, swearing in John Garten as the city’s new police chief. Garten replaces Brian Oxley who resigned in August after three years in the position. Eyewitness News reported the department received criticism following claims of officers using excessive force. A wrongful death suit … Read more
Chef Paul Smith has released plans for a food service training program. Smith is the state’s first James Beard Award winner, and launched Prepped to Serve Appalachia, a three-month program designed to fast-track eligible West Virginians to employment in the food service industry. Those with a passion for the culinary arts must have an annual … Read more
American Water announced Monday that it was the victim of a cyberattack, prompting the firm to pause billing to customers. The New Jersey-based utlity provides services to more than 14 million people in 14 states, including West Virginia, said it became aware of the unauthorized activity last Thursday and immediately took protective steps, including shutting … Read more
A solution is in the works in Wayne County that could solve the ambulance crisis there. The Wayne County Commission and a subsidiary of HealthNet Aeromedical Services are in the process of putting together an agreement that would pay $12,500 per month for the medical group to run ambulance services. HealthTeam Critical Care Transport would … Read more
Logan County 911 dispatchers honored paramedic Kori White’s 15 years of service recently. She was a first responder to Logan, Lincoln, Boone and Kanawha counties over the years and worked as a paramedic for the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority. She died in early August. During the last call, dispatchers read a poem in her … Read more
Poll workers are needed for the November election. Some counties in West Virginia have enough in place now and are taking backup names from those interested, while other counties are trying to fill holes. Five to seven poll workers are needed at most locations across the state for early voting, and on the day of … Read more
The American Heart Association held it’s annual Heart Walk in Charleston Saturday morning to raise money for heart health. Dozens of people showed up with laced sneakers, ready to walk the GoMart Ball Park to raise money for the non-profit. The goal of the event was to bring awareness to heart health while raising funds … Read more
The race for Kanawha County Commissioner is wide open since the resignation of Kent Carper in May amid a federal investigation. The slot was temporarily filled by Marc Slotnick, and the open seat will be filled by one of two new candidates. Natalie Tennant is the former West Virginia Secretary of State. Eyewitness News said … Read more
A man is in jail after police said he broke into Charleston City Hall Sunday night. Jay Norton of Summersville, is charged with misdemeanor trespassing and destruction of property. According to a criminal complaint, Norton was sitting on the bench at the rear of Charleston City Hall, where the police station is located, because he … Read more
Gov. Jim Justice announced a proclamation on Saturday amending the special session that got underway on Sunday evening. The governor added four new items for the legislature to consider along with original proposed legislation. The four new items include: $10 million for drought relief; $5 million investment for expanding childcare services; $1 million in funding … Read more