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
Two federal judges ruled Friday that the Trump administration must use SNAP’s contingency funds during the government shutdown. On Nov. 1, millions of Americans are expected to lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, with over 25 states filing a lawsuit to get the Trump administration to use contingency funds to keep the federal … Read more
A home was destroyed in a fire Friday morning in Sissonville. The blaze was reported about 9 a.m. in the 7000 block of Sissonville Drive, according to a Metro 911 alert. Firefighters said two people were inside the home at the time of the fire, but were able to get out safely. The cause of … Read more
A Tennessee man accused of bludgeoning a person with a hammer in Mason County pleaded guilty Friday to attempted murder, prosecutors said. Kenneth L. Connell, 46, of Brush Creek, Tenn., was arrested in April following a reported assault on Tribble Road in the Leon area, according to the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office. A criminal complaint … Read more