A permanent superintendent has been chosen for Boone County Schools. Allen Sexton was appointed this week by state superintendent Michele Blatt to be the district’s new superintendent following a special circumstance review and state takeover, according to a news release from the West Virginia Department of Education. Sexton currently serves as the director of special … Read more
Charleston plans to host its annual craft beer festival on Saturday. The event will benefit Charleston Urban Works which has already used proceeds from the event to raise more than $200,000 for revitalization efforts in the city’s East End and West Side since 2016. Foam at the Dome will take over Kanawha Boulevard by the … Read more
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced its Gold Rush winners. The DNR said 50,000 golden rainbow trout were stocked during the event, and 100 of those had a numbered yellow tag. Anglers who caught a fish with one of the tags and reported it to the WVDNR were entered into a random drawing … Read more
West Virginia State University has named a new head of its athletic department following a nationwide search. David Hicks will serve as WVSU’s athletic director, brining more than 25 years of experience to a department that oversees 15 varsity teams, according to a news release from the university. Hicks comes from King University, a Presbyterian-affiliated … Read more
The countywide ambulance service, Wayne County EMS, is expected to launch on Sunday.The county partnered with HealthNet Aeromedical Services to launch the service after county voters narrowly passed a public services levy to help fund it. They’re putting the finishing touches on training and schedules now and they’ll launch the service on June 22. The … Read more
Seven victims have been identified after weekend floods in Ohio County. Five of the victims were residents of Triadelphia: Michael Bokanovich, 73, Travis Creighton, 19, Kayleigh Shotton, 26, and her 3-year-old daughter Parker Shotton, and Lisa McMasters, 59. The sixth and seventh victims, Michael Veronis and his wife, Connie, were from Moundsville, according to the … Read more
After customer complaints, the West Virginia Public Service Commission has gotten involved, releasing a nine-page report urging Waste Management to improve their operations. Waste Management issued a statement to Eyewitness News saying, “WM believes we have been operating in full compliance with West Virginia Code and the Commission’s rules.” They have no objections to identifying … Read more
A former Cabell County gymnastics coach accused of sexually abusing minors was sentenced Tuesday. Lance Spencer was sentenced to up to 35 years in prison on sexual abuse and child pornography charges. He will be eligible for parole after 17 years. Eyewitness News said he will also be required to serve 50 years of supervised … Read more
Two people have been charged after police said two pounds of methamphetamine were found in their vehicle during a traffic stop in Wood County. Kevin Gardner, of Parkersburg, and Cidney Nichols, of Walker, were each charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, transporting meth into the state and conspiracy, according to the Wood … Read more
Marmet mayor-elect Frances Armentrout beat current mayor David Fontalbert by 114 votes. She talked with Eyewitness News, saying that improving safety is a top priority and she’s ready to hit the ground running. She said increased police protection would help when it comes to drug activity. Marmet’s police department currently has four officers working full-time … Read more