Grave digger charged after disposing infant’s casket

A man employed as a grave digger, Matthew Ray Fortner of Huntington, has been arrested in connection to an infant body that was discovered outside of its casket in a cemetery in Cabell County. A criminal complaint filed with the Cabell County Magistrate Court said Fortner was employed as a grave digger at Baylous Cemetery … Read more

Former coffee shop owner enters plea in a sex crimes case

A former Logan County coffee shop owner who was indicted in a sex crimes case involving minors has pleaded guilty to several charges. Michael Cline pleaded guilty to three felony charges, according to Logan County Prosecutor David Wandling. Two of the charges carry up to two years of prison time each and a maximum $2,000 … Read more

Two more counties added to the FEMA list for flood assistance

Two additions have been made to a list of West Virginia counties eligible for federal aid following winter floods. Boone and Raleigh County may apply for individual and public assistance after severe weather impacted portions of West Virginia in February. FEMA offers individual assistance to those who experienced significant damage to property or homes while … Read more

Michigan man faces meth charges in West Virginia

A Michigan man faces at least a decade in prison after prosecutors said the search of a Charleston, West Virginia, home revealed more than 14 pounds of methamphetamine. Jardan Donaldson of Mount Clemens pleaded guilty to possession with the intent to distribute in West Virginia and possession with the intent to distribute 50 or more … Read more

Pepperoni Roll Trail launches in northern West Virginia

Four different West Virginia visitors centers teamed up to launch a digital passport that allows residents and visitors to try the state’s best or most popular pepperoni roll locations and even win a prize. A Marion County Visitors Bureau news release announced the launch of the passport on Wednesday, laying out a brief history behind … Read more

A man faces charges in Nicholas County woman’s death

A man accused of fatally shooting a woman following a verbal altercation at a Nicholas County trailer park has been criminally charged. James Dodrill of Mt. Lookout has been charged with second-degree murder for the death of Porschia Selman, according to a criminal complaint filed in Nicholas County Magistrate Court. West Virginia State Police responded … Read more

The state’s Education Association and teacher’s union to unite

The West Virginia Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers in West Virginia are coming together to form a larger group called Education West Virginia. Eyewitness News said that despite being two separate unions, they have worked together in the past; most notably during the teacher’s strike in 2018 where teachers fought for better … Read more