The City of Charleston is now accepting applications for the 2025 Charleston Christmas Parade. This year’s theme is Tinsel Town. Local businesses, organizations, and school groups can apply online at charlestonwv.gov/christmasparade through November 25. Participation is limited to around 125 entries, so early applications are encouraged. The parade route starts at Kanawha Boulevard and Capitol … Read more
As West Virginians face a lapse in SNAP benefits, calls to the state’s 211 hotline are surging. Operated by the United Way, the line connects people with local food pantries and emergency resources. Governor Patrick Morrisey is urging anyone in need to call 211 or text their zip code to 898-211. United Way of Central … Read more
In Kanawha County, more than two dozen pigs are being relocated after reports of the animals running loose and damaging property in Diamond. Deputies say a woman has been charged with a misdemeanor for second-offense livestock trespassing after pigs were found roaming outside her Rockwood Avenue property. Investigators say she’d been working with a rescue … Read more
Marshall University President Brad Smith visited high schools in Kanawha and Putnam Counties, sharing info on the university’s 150 programs and the Marshall Direct automatic admission program for eligible students. At Hurricane and South Charleston High Schools, Smith encouraged students to pursue careers in fields like cybersecurity, healthcare, and aviation—all without leaving West Virginia. Students … Read more
West Virginia’s sale of its four state-run long-term care facilities is now complete. Governor Patrick Morrisey confirmed the $60 million sale to Marx Development Group, calling it a major step toward modernizing healthcare services. The facilities include Hopemont, Jackie Withrow, John Manchin Sr., and Lakin hospitals. A judge lifted a restraining order earlier this week, … Read more
A longtime Cabell County judge is retiring after more than 14 years on the bench. Judge Paul Farrell Sr. was honored at a retirement celebration late last week, marking the end of a career that began in 1978 after graduating from WVU’s College of Law. Along with his judicial service, Judge Farrell is a U.S. … Read more
Belle’s mayor is warning residents about a phone scam involving someone pretending to be a local police officer. Mayor David Fletcher says a caller claiming to be “Lt. Shelton” with the Belle Police Department left a voicemail asking for a call back about documentation. Fletcher says there is no Lt. Shelton, and the number isn’t … Read more
Art lovers and transit riders gathered in Charleston for the 2025 ArtBus reveal at Slack Plaza. Local artist Liz Pavlovic designed this year’s bus, featuring West Virginia cryptids like Mothman, the Flatwoods Monster, and the Grafton Monster. Pavlovic says her colorful design celebrates regional folklore and local culture. The ArtBus, a collaboration between the City … Read more
Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced the state will be matching donations to the Facing Hunger Food Bank and Mountaineer Food Bank on a dollar-for-dollar basis up to the $13 million mark. Morrisey has also activated the West Virginia National Guard to assist with food distribution and establishing mobile food banks in rural areas. Grocery store owner … Read more
As a shutdown of the federal government continues, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is facing disruptions which could impact 270,000 West Virginians. While federal rulings issued Friday require the Trump administration to fund SNAP using contingency funding during the shutdown, but it remains unclear how long debit cards could be reloaded. Eyewitness News has compiled … Read more