A man indicted on multiple charges in an armed robbery that took place at a Kanawha County gas station late last year plead not guilty Monday. 38-year old Michael Allen Stone of Malden was indicted on first-degree robbery, petit larceny, use or presentment of a firearm during the commission of a felony and being a … Read more
A Braxton County couple has been charged in the death of their infant after an autopsy report found lethal ethanol levels in its system. James J. Smith and Angel Talbert have each been charged with first-degree murder, child neglect resulting in death and conspiracy, according to a criminal complaint filed in Braxton County Magistrate Court. … Read more
The Charleston City Council unanimously voted to approve a $375,00 settlement in a case involving former police chief James “Tyke” Hunt Monday. Eyewitness News said the move resolves a suit filed against the city, Hunt and former chief of detectives Richie Basford by Chelsea McCoy, who alleged sexual misconduct and abuse of power by Hunt, … Read more
U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito is calling on the Department of Health and Human Services to bring back nearly 200 workers expected to be let go from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in Morgantown. In a letter to U.S. DHHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr., Capito highlighted the important role the facility plays … Read more
The University of Charleston announced the launch of a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program starting Fall 2025. With an increase in chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, the university said there is a demand for qualified nutrition professionals. The new program will be designed for students interested in careers as nutritionists, health … Read more
Performers have been announced for this year’s West Virginia State Fair. Singer and rapper T-Pain will perform on the first night of the State Fair on Thursday Aug. 7. Other artists scheduled to perform at the state fair include Zach Top, Nate Smith, Wyatt Flores, Lauren Daigle and Miranda Lambert.
The family of a teenage Kanawha County girl who was killed in a crash on Interstate 79 has reached a settlement against a lumber company whose truck was involved in the incident. Eyewitness News said a circuit court judge in Putnam County approved the settlement of wrongful death claims against Quality Woods, Inc. and Allegheny … Read more
West Virginia American Water has plans to upgrade its infrastructure in Chalreston. The company announced plans to invest about $350,000 in infrastructure improvements on Charleston’s West Side. The project includes replacing 860 feet of aging water mains with new PVC pipes along Matthews Avenue between Tinder Avenue and Park Avenue. Crews are working weekdays between … Read more
The City of Charleston Office of Public Art recognized the winners of the 2025 Charleston Youth Art Month Juried Exhibition with a ceremony at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. There were 286 submitted pieces this year, up from 175 pieces last year, and 75 in 2023. Eighth-grader Carly Morris from John Adams Middle School … Read more
An historic church has been renovated into something new, and it could bring new life to the area when it opens later this spring. The historic Baptist Church in Corton is re-opening for the first time in over 50 years after seven months of renovations. The church building is more than one hundred years old, … Read more