The U.S. Department of Education announced on Friday it will be releasing some of the frozen $6 billion in grants that go towards supporting after-school programs. They’ll release $1.3 billion. Save the Children West Virginia is a program that aims to keep kids on track in school by focusing on literacy, math and keeping kids … Read more
Kentucky State Police are investigating the death of a teenager who went missing while swimming near the Ratliff Hole River Access Point in Elkhorn City. Troopers said they responded to a call about a possible missing swimmer on July 17. When they arrived on the scene, they said they found the body of Zachary Mullins, … Read more
The first day of school is approaching for West Virginia students, with many starting the week of August 13th. The first day back for Kanawha County students will be August 15th. Boone, Lincoln, and Fayette County students start back on the 14th. Putnam County waits until August 21st to welcome back students while, Clay County … Read more
A 75-year-old man who Putnam County authorities had been searching for since Monday night has been found alive according to first responders.Putnam County 911 Emergency Management Deputy Director Noah Alvis said once they got the 911 call from James Casto’s son, police, fire and EMS went out to check on him. He was found on … Read more
Jefferson Road saw a major traffic pattern change this week with a roundabout being opened and some stop lights being eliminated. Drivers in South Charleston have had a few days to adjust to the new roundabout. Driver Charlie Eggleston said. “Everything went pretty smooth and I had no problems. I don’t personally see where there … Read more
Owners of a downtown Charleston restaurant that recently closed said they are in talks to sell the business. DT Prime was forced to close a few weeks ago due to air conditioning issues and during that time, owner Todd Moore said they began talks to sell the business. He said the talks are ongoing and … Read more
A 75-year-old man who Putnam County authorities had been searching for since Monday night has been found alive according to first responders.Putnam County 911 Emergency Management Deputy Director Noah Alvis said once they got the 911 call from James Casto’s son, police, fire and EMS went out to check on him. He was found on … Read more
One person has died in a motorcycle crash in Putnam County, deputies said. The crash was reported about 2 p.m. on Route 34 at the entrance and exit ramps for the new Crooked Creek interchange just outside Winfield.The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said the motorcycle was involved in the crash with another vehicle.No information was … Read more
A Huntington man has pleaded guilty to accepting a cut of veterans’ disability benefits after assisting them with preparing their claims, prosecutors said. Timothy Lane Crowder, 44, pleaded guilty to unlawful receipt of gratuities after admitting to receiving about $24,500 from disability benefits awarded to veterans while he was working at the Veterans Benefits Administration, … Read more
A beloved restaurant worker in Putnam County who has been detained by U.S. immigration officials for weeks has been released, family members said. Agustin Lugo Ayala, better known as Carlos, has been released from U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement detention and is expected to return home this week, a family member told Eyewitness News. Carlos … Read more