A bill passed in the West Virginia House Friday that would increase regulations on vape and smoke shops. It’s known as The Vape Safety Act of 2026, requiring vape products sold in West Virginia must already have a federal FDA marketing authorization or a pending application under FDA review to be included in a new … Read more
The Huntington City Council held a special meeting on Friday to discuss the future of the Tri-State Transit Authority. Ultimately, the council passed an ordinance directing the issue of levies funding continued bus service be submitted to voters in May’s primary election. Voters have approved levies funding the TTA and its assets for decades, but … Read more
The West Virginia Legislature hosted its fifth annual Black Policy Day at the State Capitol, bringing together lawmakers, advocates and community leaders. The event focuses on policies impacting Black communities across West Virginia, including economic development, health care and education. Dr. Shanequa Smith, co-organizer of Black Policy Day, said the goal is to unite groups … Read more
In West Virginia, a Boone County mother was sentenced Wednesday in the starvation death of her 14-year-old daughter. Julie Ann Stone Miller of Morrisvale, received 15 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to child abuse resulting in death. If paroled, she must serve 50 years of supervised release. Authorities said the teen was … Read more
Lane closures on Montrose Drive in South Charleston are getting underway within the next week after weather delays pushed back the start. Representatives with the West Virginia Department of Transportation said crews are preparing for a project to replace three bridges in the area. The first phase will last about 100 days and involve nighttime … Read more
The Pinch Volunteer Fire Department is rallying around firefighter Halle Schafer after she was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that can cause tingling, numbness and temporary paralysis. Schafer, who also works as an EMT with Kanawha County Ambulance Authority, began experiencing symptoms just weeks ago . Now, fellow first responders are selling … Read more
The Kanawha County Commission is working to finalize its annual budget, but commissioners still face a $700,000 deficit. Commissioner Lance Wheeler said budget requests from internal offices and outside agencies total nearly $500,000. If fully approved, Eyewitness News said that would push new spending close to $1.5 million. Meanwhile, revenues have increased by just $300,000. … Read more
A 28-year-old Logan woman is accused of stealing nearly $2,000 from a psychiatric hospital patient while working for ResCare Community Living. Brooke Vance faces charges including financial exploitation of an incapacitated adult and grand larceny, according to a complaint filed in Logan County Magistrate Court. Deputies say the resident’s bank card was used multiple times … Read more
Students at Logan Elementary School are learning remotely this week after a weekend fire damaged their building. District leaders quickly created a plan to move students into the local middle school to avoid major disruptions. Superintendent Dr. Sonya White says crews are reorganizing the middle school, placing elementary students on the first floor and middle … Read more
A trial date has been set for a teenager accused in a deadly shooting at a Kanawha City gas station last year. Jacob Fields, 19, is scheduled to stand trial April 20 in the death of 42-year-old Tiffany Adkins. The shooting happened in May 2025 at the Sheetz along MacCorkle Avenue in Kanawha City. Fields … Read more