Some Cross Lanes residents raise concerns about their road

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Those who live on Maplewood Lane in Cross Lanes are concerned for the future of their roads. Homeowners told Eyewitness News that their homes could be gone in a few years if they can’t find somebody to help with the ongoing issues causing their land to slide over the hillside. Homeowners said they’ve gotten multiple … Read more

City of Charleston is hiring for seasonal positions

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The City of Charleston has seasonal job openings within the Parks and Rec Department, including lifeguards, laborers, concession workers, and pool managers. The openings are posted on the City of Charleston website under Current Job Listings. Lifeguards who are at least 15 years old can qualify for free certification and training in partnership with Legendary … Read more

State regulators to decide if Hope Gas can abandon pipeline

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Hope Gas wants to abandon more than 1,000 miles of pipeline in more than 20 West Virginia counties, a move that would switch about 600 customers who get service by tapping into Hope transmission lines to propane or electricity. The Public Service Commission. citing the high cost per customer of continuing natural gas service, calls … Read more

Police name a suspect in Lulu’s Smoke Shop robbery

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A suspect has been identified in the armed robbery of a downtown Huntington smoke shop. An arrest warrant for first-degree robbery was issued for 21-year-old Nolyn Lee Cambron, of Newport, Kentucky, according to a statement from Huntington Police Chief Phil Watkins. The robbery was reported March 20 at Lulu’s Smoke shop in the 300 block … Read more

West Virginia State Police graduates to begin field training

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West Virginia State Police have a new class of cadets. The 74th West Virginia State Police Cadet class graduated Monday at the Academy and that means forty-three new cadets will start field training for careers as state troopers. The WVSP is already accepting applications for the 75th and 76th cadet classes.

Huntington City Council approves budget after heated debate

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Huntington city council members approved a contentious amended budget Monday night after hours of public comment, debate and amendment proposals. Eyewitness News reported council members voted in favor of a budget amendment that would move $50,000 from the city’s proposed funds for the jail bill to the Huntington Cabell-Wayne Animal Shelter, making its total funding … Read more

Food dye ban to go into effect before the next school year begins

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A West Virginia bill banning some preservatives and food dyes has been signed into law after receiving overwhelming support in both legislative chambers. The measure will prohibit two preservatives and seven food dyes from school nutrition programs beginning Aug. 1. In 2028, the ban goes statewide. The ban includes preservatives butylated hydroxyanisole and propylparaben along … Read more