Local grocery stores could see negative impacts if the House of Representatives pass the 2025 reconciliation bill, also known as the “one big beautiful bill,” which will have substantial cuts to SNAP. In 2023, 2,170 retailers redeemed SNAP benefits which totals more than $730 million in West Virginia according to the United States Department of … Read more
Kroger announced Friday that it plans to close 60 stores over the next 18 months. The details came out in their first quarter 2025 sales report. The company did not list the exact stores are being closed. Kroger said they would offer roles in other stores to all associates currently employed at affected stores. A … Read more
A year-long drug investigation in Wayne County culminated in three arrests along with the seizure of thousands of dollars in illegal drugs and a gun. 24-year old Jaydyn Reese of Kenova along with 27-year old Charlie Luckett and 36-year old Steve Burkett, both of Detroit were charged with several counts of possession with intent to … Read more
The state has taken over the Nicholas County school system, and now the Board of Education announced it’s looking for resumes from those interested in replacing two board members. Superintendent Terrance Beam and assistant superintendent Kelly Whytsell resigned after a special circumstances review found issues with employment practices and personnel. Nicholas County residents in the … Read more
Federal officials have released a final report on a Raleigh County miner’s death. Billy Stalker, a 46-year-old seal construction worker, died on Feb. 28 after rib rock fell on him at the Black Eagle Mine in Pettus. The Marfork Coal Company owns the mine. The report said “the mine operator did not support or otherwise … Read more
AEP has requested $224 million rate hike to generate additional revenue. Eyewitness News said with this they’re asking for the PSC to accept their proposal to securitize, which they said is a financing tool that can be looked at like financing a home. It would take the utility’s assets and sell bonds to investors to … Read more
Two inmates – a male and female – died at South Central Regional Jail within the span of a week. 33-year old Darrell Crowder died June 12 and 43-year old Alana Saul died June 17, according to a statement from the West Virginia Department of Commerce. Both inmates were found unresponsive and life-saving efforts were … Read more
More major improvements are on the way for West Virginia International Yeager Airport. Plans for an $8 million renovation of the pre-security areas of the airport will include the ticket lobby, the ramp area near the secure area exit, baggage claim and all public circulation spaces in between. Planned upgrades feature replacement of ticket counters, … Read more
A major construction project is underway in Ohio. Ground was broken Monday on a $274 million expansion project on U.S. 33. The Ohio Department of Transportation plans to widen the road from two lanes to four, hoping it will support economic development. Lanes will be added on a 10-mile stretch from Athens to Darwin, Ohio, … Read more
Ravenswood City Clerk Kim Benson has been placed on administrative leave. Ravenswood council members decided to place Benson on leave during a meeting on Tuesday so they could conduct a Public Employees Insurance Agency-related investigation. Sources told Eyewitness News that there were concerns over whether or not a person was entitled to be covered by … Read more