Dunbar police chief is stepping down

The Dunbar Police Chief announced his resignation Sunday, according to a post from the Dunbar Police Department. Police Chief Brian Oxley took over in 2021 after previously rising through the ranks, earning the rank of Chief, at the Nitro Police Department before stepping down in 2015. While Oxley said he is stepping down at the … Read more

Storm sewer issues to be addressed in Rand

The town of Rand is getting help with its drainage systems. A bid has been awarded to AMPECO, Inc., whose bid came in under expectations. Governor Jim Justice said in a news release that the West Virginia Department of Transportation listed repairing the Rand drainage system as one of 30 projects in a bid letting … Read more

Virtual schooling remains a popular option

Kanawha County Schools’ virtual program has exploded in popularity in the past seven years, according to a recent report. The program started in 2017 with 25 students and an annual report shows as of August, there are more than 1,700 students enrolled. Dr. Vallery Harper is the executive director of the program and told Eyewitness … Read more

Hope Scholarship program expands

The Hope Scholarship Act was passed by the West Virginia State Legislature in 2021. As of July 1, the state law requirements were met to open up the Hope Scholarship to all students, including those who are currently enrolled in homeschool or private school in the 2026-2027 school year. The amount for each Hope Scholarship … Read more

Application period is open now for drought reimbursement program

West Virginia officials announced Friday the Emergency Drought Relief Reimbursement Program, set to provide finances to agencies helping secure and distribute water for irrigation and livestock supplies after a state of emergency was declared last month. A news release from Gov. Jim Justice’s office said the program reimburses some expenses accrued by fire departments, conservation … Read more