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The Charleston Dirty Birds’ baseball field at GoMart Ballpark now looks like a magical Christmas globe.More than 2.5 million lights, mini golf, carnival rides and carnival games, the third annual Salango Law Light the Night is bigger and better than ever this year. “You can expect to be excited the moment you walk in,” said Jill Gearin, manager of community engagement for the Dirty Birds. “You see a ton of lights and a lot of holiday cheer. The music is playing, and people are just here to have a good time with their family.” There’s also an ice-skating rink, food and drinks available at the ballpark. The event officially opens Friday at 5 p.m. and runs until the end of December. Attendees are encouraged to buy tickets online at ticketreturn.com.

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The Charleston Dirty Birds’ baseball field at GoMart Ballpark now looks like a magical Christmas globe.More than 2.5 million lights, mini golf, carnival rides and carnival games, the third annual Salango Law Light the Night is bigger and better than ever this year. “You can expect to be excited the moment you walk in,” said … Read more

Arrest made after investigation into body found July

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An arrest has been made following an investigation into a body that was found off U.S. 60 in Fayette County earlier this year. Calvin Lee Foster, 42, has been charged with concealment of a deceased human body and drug delivery resulting in death, according to a news release from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. The … Read more

Mother confesses to abuse of daughter

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ulie Ann Stone Miller, 51, of Morrisvale, pleaded guilty to death of a child by a parent by child abuse during a hearing Friday in Boone County Circuit Court. 14-year-old Kyneddi Miller was found dead on the bathroom floor of a home in Morrisvale on April 17, 2024. Investigators described the girl’s condition as “emaciated … Read more

Drug trafficking investigation landed $270K in drugs also firearms and cash

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A months-long investigation into drug trafficking organizations in southern West Virginia has culminated in multiple arrests along with the confiscation of more than 20 pounds of illegal substances, according to a news release from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department..Multiple traffic stops and searches at seven locations in Huntington, Fort Gay and Crum brought the seizure … Read more

Syringe exchange program ends in Dec due to no funding

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The Cabell-Huntington Health Department’s syringe exchange program ends next month. Officials say the reason is lack of funding. The effort started as a way to decrease the number of infectious diseases caused by the use of illegal drugs and dirty needles.The program is more than 10 years old and over the years hundreds of thousands … Read more

Pharmacy closing in December being bought by Walgreens

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A pharmacy chain that has served the region for decades has announced it is selling its practices. Fruth Pharmacy announced this week that it will sell its pharmacies to Walgreens during the month of December, according to a statement from president Lynne Fruth. While she did not explicitly state a reason for the sale, Fruth … Read more

West Teays Elementary wins top 5 in state

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A Putnam County elementary school just ranked among the top five in the state for academic performance. West Teays Elementary earned the honor on the state’s Balanced Scorecard, which measures school growth and achievement each year. Principal Lisa Ashworth said. “My first reaction was shock, just because I didn’t know what the announcement would be,” … Read more

Minister accused of inapproriate touching

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Trooper report a Braxton County pastor has been charged after allegations of “inappropriate physical contact” during a marital counseling meeting Jason Allen, 52, of Flatwoods, was charged Monday with one count of battery following an alleged incident at his church in Sutton, according to a news release from West Virginia State Police. Troopers said a … Read more

$16 million in federal funding going to victims of crimes

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State officials announced Thursday that more than $16 million in federal funding will go toward supporting West Virginia crime victims,. West Virginia Victims of Crimes Act grants will be divvied up to support dozens of projects, including counseling, advocacy and transportation to victims who have endured violence and abuse, according to a news release from … Read more

Hit and Run crash Thursday

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Police are investigating after a vehicle left the scene of a crash that hospitalized a pedestrian in Charleston Thursday afternoon. Emergency dispatchers told Eyewitness News a man was taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in the 1300 block of Crescent Road about 3:45 p.m. Police said the man’s injuries do not … Read more