(WCHS) — A family farm known for its produce
gardening supplies and entertainment in Putnam County is expanding
Gritt’s Farm is opening a new location at the South Charleston Farmers Market starting Saturday
according to a social media post from the farm
located at 4006 MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
For more on Gritt’s Farm products and locations, click here or follow along on the business’ Facebook page
44-year-old Chad Michael White received consecutive sentences totaling more than thirty years for soliciting
traveling and engaging in sexual contact with a teenager.LOGAN A Kanawha County man was sentenced in Logan County Circuit Court to thirty years on charges of soliciting a minor for sex
According to the Logan County Prosecutor’s Office
previously pleaded guilty to a charge of Soliciting a Minor and Traveling to Engage the Minor in Prohibited Sexual Activity and a charge of Use of Minors in Filming Sexually Explicit Conduct
Judge Kelli Codispoti handed down the sentence
White also will serve twenty years in prison for soliciting and traveling to have sex with a minor
He will also serve two to ten years for additional evidence discovered on his cell phone and was additionally charged in Wood County
White traveled from Marmet in a rented U-Haul to pick up the minor at her residence on February 23
Prosecutors say that White drove the 15-year-old victim to the Chapmanville park and ride
The charges stem from White recording with his cell phone his sexual contact with the child on a bean bag in the back of the truck
“It was a tremendous investigation by Trooper Bowling,” Logan County Prosecuting Attorney David Wandling said
they could come up with the defendant’s identity
He said state police identified White using facial recognition technology
was able to identify White and tracked him to Wood County,” Wandling said
Hatten tracked the truck to a rental agreement in the defendant’s name
the bean bag was recovered with DNA matching White
he will be under the court’s supervision for the rest of his life essentially.” Wandling said White will be on supervised release after he serves the next thirty years or so in prison
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COLUMBIA – The University of South Carolina baseball team scored four runs in the bottom of the seventh innings and received quality starting pitching from Jarvis Evans Jr.
in a 5-3 win over Charleston Southern Tuesday night (April 29) at Ray Tanner Field at Founders Park
The Gamecocks struck first in the bottom of the second as Beau Hollins scored on a wild pitch
The score remained at 1-0 until the seventh
Gavin Braland led off the inning with a single to left
Carolina loaded the bases on a Henry Kaczmar hit by pitch and a KJ Scobey walk
Kennedy Jones walked to bring in a run and Evan Stone singled up the middle to plate two
Pinch runner Blake Jackson scored the inning’s final run on a failed pickoff
Charleston Southern put up two runs in the eighth and one in the ninth
but Brendan Sweeney got a flyout to end it
Caleb Jones and Ryder Garino both got the Gamecocks to the dugout with traffic on the base
Jones got a fielder’s choice to end the sixth and Garino had a strikeout and flyout to end the eighth
Kaczmar had two hits to lead Carolina’s offense while Stone drove in two
(WCHS) — A’Mirracle Rush is 13 years old and loves to ride her bike in the summer months
“There’s nothing better than seeing her smile
She has the most beautiful smile in the world
and she's so appreciative," her mother
"Her personality and her face speaks volumes and I’m not just saying it because it's my daughter
She makes me feel blessed every day."
Her mother made a report to the South Charleston Police Department
It was later found that someone had put the bike behind a dumpster leading it to be crushed in a garbage truck
Her mother couldn't just go to the store and buy a new one because the bike was an adaptive tricycle that retails for thousands of dollars
"It's a lot of medical but it does not hold her down or doesn't hold her back."
but he didn't just ask about the investigation
would you mind if we take donations and try to replace her bike
That just floored me because I really didn't have any intentions on trying to get her another bike because my mental focus for this year is to purchase a wheelchair accessible vehicle,” Rush said
Thomas Kriston is the officer that stepped up to get A'Mirracle her new bike
and with help from the community he made it happen
Marc LeBlanc gave me a massive discount," Kriston said
I reached out to other members of the police department."
"I really wanted to help A’Mirracle out
I wanted to make sure that she could go outside and really put the trike to use,” he said
Rush said the outpouring of support from the community has meant the world to her and her daughter
she showed all her pearly whites," she said
"She was so excited to see a new pink bike
I thank everybody that played a hand in getting her a bike."
She said A’Mirracle's new bike came just in time for the warm summer months and she's already getting use of it
Kriston said this is an ongoing investigation to find the person responsible for the theft of the original bike
(WCHS) — The South Charleston Community Center was bustling with elderly athletes and cheering fans as the Geri Olympics was held Friday
Volunteers with West Virginia State University
Bridge Valley and other programs assisted senior citizens as they competed for gold in a variety of friendly competitions
executive director of the Charlie Blizzard Foundation
spoke with Eyewitness News about Friday’s games
“Today is all about being active and having fun at any age and especially for folks who are isolated,” Vannoy said
the individuals competing today generally are isolated
They're in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities
but life doesn't have to end there and that's what today is all about."
senior athletes also competed for a coveted spirit award
(WCHS) — A pursuit from Putnam County ended in a South Charleston crash that caused a power outage on Sunday afternoon
The pursuit began in Hurricane before the suspect crashed along MacCorkle Avenue near Riverwalk Plaza
according to the South Charleston Police Department
The suspected crashed into a utility pole and caused a power outage to several stores and homes in the area
Police said that service providers are replacing the pole
which is expected to restore power by Sunday night
(WCHS) — A new development will bring the bacon to South Charleston's Park Place
Mission BBQ will join Starbucks and Chick-fil-A in the area
according to South Charleston Mayor Frank Mullens
The barbeque chain opened in 2011 and now has locations in more than 20 states
Mullens told Eyewitness News contractors plan to break ground this summer and follow a six-month construction plan
That timeline would allow the restaurant to open in late fall
The mayor also noted a new Kroger location is in the works
Construction will start in mid-April and the grocery store is expected to take about a year to build
Roughly two dozen tenants are expected to open within Park Place once it's fully developed
Hurricane head coach Donnie Mays has resigned as coach of the Redskins effectively immediately
(WCHS) — Another high school head football coach in the region has stepped down before announcing plans to return to a familiar campus
Hurricane head coach Donnie Mays has resigned as coach of the Redskins effectively immediately, according to the city’s mayor.
In a message shared by the mayor, Mays thanked his team and the community for the support during his three seasons in charge.
“While I am excited to pursue new opportunities in the world of football, please know that I will always cherish my time with this remarkable group,” Mays said. “I look forward to seeing all the great things you will continue to accomplish.”
Pending Kanawha County Board of Education approval, Mays told Eyewitness News Sports Director Mark Martin that he is returning to South Charleston High School as its head football coach.
Mays spent 16 seasons with the Black Eagles program, including nine as head coach.
His 2020 team won the Class AAA state championship in the COVID-19 season.
Mays was the offensive coordinator for the late John Messinger when South Charleston won back-to-back AAA titles in 2008 and 2009.
As the head coach, he led the Black Eagles to a runner-up finish in 2014.
Mays, a former Herbert Hoover player and assistant, amassed 55 wins as South Charleston’s head coach from 2013-2021 with six playoff appearances.
The past three seasons at Hurricane, Mays’ teams went 27-10. His 2022 team made it to the semifinals of the Class AAA playoffs.
His Hurricane High squad of 2024 reached the Class AAAA (the first year for that classification) in what was the 100th season of football for the program.
Mays’ teams went 27-10 during his three seasons in Hurricane.
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WATCHSouth Charleston head football coach steps down after two seasonsby STAFF REPORTS
South Charleston football is once again looking for a new head coach. (WCHS)
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — South Charleston football is once again looking for a new head coach.
Dustin Resler announced his decision to step down as head coach on Monday after two seasons in charge.
The former head coach cited a “constantly shifting” foundation for his reason to remove himself from the role, but praised his team and program.
“To my players - you are the reason I took this job, and you are the reason I gave everything I had to it,” Resler said in a statement on social media. “When I became your coach, the program was in a tough spot. The roster was young, the competition was experienced, and the challenges were real. But you never backed down. You showed up, you put in the work, and you fought through adversity with heart and resilience.
“I know some people will look at wins and losses, but I look at the growth I’ve seen in each of you,” he continued. “I saw freshmen and sophomores step onto the field against older, more experienced teams and refuse to quit. I saw a group of young men who learned from every challenge and came back stronger each time. I saw a team that stood together, played with pride, and built something bigger than just football.”
South Charleston went winless in two seasons under Resler. The Black Eagles have gone 1-29 in three seasons since Donnie Mays’ exit from the program.
Resler said that despite difficulties, he saw growth within the program, but cited outside factors as a reason for his departure.
“No, the wins didn’t come overnight. That’s the reality of a true rebuild. But progress was happening- penalties were down, game scores improved, and for the first time in years, players chose to stay,” he said. “That’s a foundation for success, and it’s something that no one can take away from you.
“But for a program to succeed, it takes more than just effort from the players and coaches - it takes stability , trust, and support from school leadership,” he continued. “Unfortunately, that hasn’t been the case, and I’ve come to the realization that I can no longer continue in this role. As much as I love coaching this team, I refuse to lead a program where the foundation is constantly shifting.”
The new hire will mark the fourth head coach the team has had since 2021.
READ MOREChild pornography investigation reveals daycare provider used home for access to victimsby LESLIE RUBIN
(WCHS) — An ongoing child pornography investigation that has already led to two arrests has now led to the arrest of one of the suspect's girlfriends who troopers said used her home daycare to have access to child victims
of South Charleston was arrested Wednesday and charged with two counts of distributing and displaying obscene matter to a minor and two counts of employment or use of a minor to produce obscene matter or assist in doing sexually explicit conduct
according to a criminal complaint filed in Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Christopher Rush, 50, was taken into custody last month in connection with the investigation
He is charged with employment or use of a minor to produce obscene matter or assist in doing sexually explicit conduct
of Putnam County about an internet crimes against children investigation
Massile said he learned Lewis had communicated with Rush through an encrypted application on his cell phone
the trooper said Rush told Lewis he had access to a 2-year-old child and sent pictures and videos of the child to Lewis
Massile said that this included a picture of Rush sexually touching the child
along with videos of him kissing the toddler
Lewis was arrested the same day he was interviewed and charged with 16 counts of giving false or inaccurate information as a lifetime registered sex offender
He is currently being held in the Western Regional Jail on a $50,000 bond
the trooper identified Rush and Beauvais and spoke with them at an apartment in South Charleston
the trooper said he learned that Beauvais babysits children at her home and the children he observed on Lewis' phone are children she watched through her home daycare service
According to a list of providers from the West Virginia Department of Human Services
Beauvais was licensed for up to six children at her home located at 4401 Jones Street in South Charleston
11 and remains in the South Central Regional Jail on a $100,000 cash-only bond
troopers said they discovered messages between him and Beauvais that included conversations about Beauvais openly masturbating in front of children while babysitting
Court documents said the evidence also included a video of her masturbating while children could be heard in the background
"This conversation continues with both Beauvais and Rush speaking about how 'hot' and erotic the sexual conduct around children was to them," Massile said in the criminal complaint
Beauvais is being held on a $500,000 cash-only bond at the South Central Regional Jail
She has a preliminary hearing in Kanawha County Magistrate Court on March 28 at 2 p.m
Police identify a body discovered in South Charleston over the weekend
Investigators have identified a body found in South Charleston over the weekend
of Alum Creek was found Sunday afternoon near the Criel Mound
An autopsy suggested medical conditions were the cause of death
Gordon said no trauma was found during the autopsy
An investigation is underway after a body was discovered in South Charleston
the body of a man was found Sunday afternoon near the Criel Mound
There are no details on identification or cause of death as officials await reports from the medical examiner
An investigator told Eyewitness News on Monday that foul play is not suspect at this point
This story will be updated once more information is available
One person was injured after reportedly being stuck in South Charleston Sunday afternoon
(WCHS) — One person was injured after reportedly being struck in South Charleston Sunday afternoon
The incident was reported just after 1:30 p.m
near the intersection of Rock Lake Drive and MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
Police on scene said that one person was injured and taken to the hospital
The incident temporarily closed westbound lanes along MacCorkle Avenue
(WCHS) — A fire has been contained at the South Charleston Community Center
The blaze was reported shortly after 6 p.m
according to South Charleston fire chief Virgil White
First responders on scene told Eyewitness News it is believed a towel caught fire
Firefighters said crews worked to ventilate the smoke out of the building after the flames were extinguished
No injuries have been reported as a result of the fire
Firefighters said the fire will not affect operations and that workers told them the building will be open tomorrow
South Carolina's baseball team is currently 25-20 on the year and they just recently dropped a series against the Kentucky Wildcats
They have three more conference series remaining before the regular season is over
so they will be looking to have a strong end to the season
LHP) is the expected starter for South Carolina
a 6.23 ERA in 39.0 IP and 12 BB with 38 SO
RHP) is the projected starter for Charleston
South Carolina will host the Florida Gators in a big-time conference series
Tuesday's game is set to start at 6:30 PM ET and will be streamed on SEC Network+
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(WCHS) — Two new businesses are in coming to South Charleston’s Park Place shopping center
Chipotle and Skechers are the latest tenants slated for development
Chipotle is a chain restaurant that offers build-your-own burritos, quesadillas, salads and tacos while Skechers sells footwear and athletic apparel
The businesses will join Menard’s, Kroger, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A and Mission BBQ at the shopping center
which is expected to contain about two dozen retailers when fully developed
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va (WCHS) — The city of South Charleston is in the early stages of planning for a new sports venue and conference center with an $80 million price tag
South Charleston Mayor Frank Mullens said a planning phase will last about 18 months
no specific location or design has been decided on
The proposed facilities would replace the current South Charleston Community Center
which was built on a flood plain and has flooded nine times
Mullens said building a new facility is more feasible than repairing the current one
"We've known for a long time we needed to replace that building," Mullens said
"It was just a matter of how do we do it and how do we fund it
Funding for this project will come from the South Charleston Park Place Economic Opportunity Development District
which is a Tax Increment Financing District
"The city itself doesn't go into long-term debt."
The mayor said revenue projections show the bonding capacity should fit the budget
"Anytime we can offer more things for our people to do
we improve the quality life of our community," Mullens said
"That's the big thing to me."
He said this project would include two buildings
a health club and extra space for group exercises
The other would house a sports coliseum with seating for 3,000 to 4,000 people
"We'll host high school athletics
South Charleston high school basketball games
anything like that that you would think can be held in the coliseum," Mullens said
The project aims toward offering more activities to the community
"We have a lot of regulars from 5:30 in the morning to 8 at night
There's just a lot of different people that use the facility now
I know a new building will be used greatly," South Charleston recreation director Hunter Moles said
City officials see it as a new beginning for a South Charleston landmark that's been the home of countless memories for people across the area
"It's always exciting to have a new building
I'm just super excited to see where it takes us."
but public comments will be taken into consideration throughout the planning process
(WCHS) — City officials are working to replace the South Charleston Community Center with a new wellness center and coliseum
South Charleston Mayor Frank Mullens said both facilities will be built in the same place but that location has yet to be decided
Mullens said the city is looking at multiple sites between 14 to 16 acres for the project and will partner with ZMM Architects and Engineers
Officials estimate planning will take 12 to 18 months
The mayor said the coliseum will have seating capacity for 3,000 to 4,000 people and will be used to host athletic events
concerts and business expositions while plans for the wellness center include two pools
The project has an estimated price tag of $80 to $90 million and will be paid for using tax increment financing district funds
A South Charleston business is offering a cash reward after two individuals are suspected of stealing chainsaws from the store Friday evening
(Courtesy ofWill Jewelry & Loan South Charleston)
(WCHS) — A South Charleston business is offering a cash reward after two individuals are suspected of stealing chainsaws from the store Friday evening
Will Jewelry & Loan South Charleston posted surveillance video taken just after 7:30 p.m
of the two people and said that they will be offering an “instant cash reward” for information on the alleged two bandits’ locations
The footage posted by the store shows the two people pulling up to the business in a red truck before exiting
and cutting the string holding the chainsaws before seemingly stealing four of them
The two people can then be seen on the video posted with two chainsaws each
running back to the red truck and fleeing the scene
One of the individuals is seen wearing a coat over a black hooded sweatshirt and the other was wearing a yellow hooded sweatshirt
The store asks in the post that anyone with information on the two individuals to contact the store at 304-768-5101 or visit the store on the 5500 block of MacCorkle Southwest
(WCHS) — Country musician Jelly Roll made a pit stop at the South Charleston to play basketball during a stop of the Beautifully Broken Tour
he was joined by tourmatesErnest and Shaboozey
as the group played hoops at the South Charleston Community Center and met with fans
is known for his singles “Need A Favor” and “Son of a Sinner” that came out in 2022
Jelly Roll played the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center Friday night
Va.– Approximately 77 members of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 598 (District 54) at Dow Chemical in South Charleston have voted to ratify an improved contract offer and end their strike at the employer
IAM Local 598 members went on strike for fair wages and work-life balance
IAM International President Brian Bryant recently visited striking members
and members held a rally with the West Virginia AFL-CIO
“Congratulations to the membership of IAM Local 598 for standing strong for the contract they deserve,” said IAM District 54 President and Directing Business Representative T
I would like to thank the District 54 staff
and International President Brian Bryant for all of their support.”
Highlights of the improved agreement include:
· General wage increase from 15.91% up to 20.28% over the life of the agreement
· New employees will reach top rate in 36 months or sooner
· The majority of the bargaining unit will exceed $40 per hour for their base salary
and has a defined path to making top rate or certification
· 15% of total yearly salary contribution to 401(k) savings plan
including Emergency Squad Pay (ESP) of $2,700 per year
improving overtime practices and distribution for work-life balance
· Increased shift premiums up to 200%
· Contributions to FSA dependent care reimbursement account
· Contributions to childcare annually
“Our Local 598 members have fought hard and won an exceptional contract that will benefit them for years to come,” said IAM Eastern Territory General Vice President David Sullivan
“This contract delivers significant and lasting improvements to their wages
and quality of life and sets a new benchmark for our members in the Eastern Territory.”
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers is one of North America’s largest and most diverse industrial trade unions
representing approximately 600,000 active and retired members in the aerospace
“The unwavering solidarity of IAM Local 598 members at Dow Chemical in South Charleston was crucial in securing this landmark victory,” said IAM International President Brian Bryant
“This contract is a testament to their collective power
It was an honor to walk the picket line with them.”
(WCHS) — The South Charleston Middle School Boys Soccer team has been preparing all season to take on Elkview Middle School
a team they knew would be one of their toughest opponents
"Both teams always have excellent players
whether we start strong at the beginning of the season or finish out the season stronger
It's always a battle between us two,” head coach Ezra Matthewssaid
Elkview chose to cancel their matchup for fear of injuries
but this led to South Charleston's eighth grade night getting canceled too
Matthews said he is devastated for his team
I had to sit there and it's heart-breaking because to see after every game how much they left on the field
Elkview won't face a penalty because of a rule that assistant coach JD Watson said his team wasn't aware of
"Come to find out that all the games that we've played up to this point
some of our wins from those contests turned out to not mean anything
So it's not considering the overall record as far as overall placement in the tournament,” Watson said
South Charleston is currently fourth in the rankings
they may not be able to secure that final playoff position that they've worked so hard for
"I don't know what other leagues competitively out there don't count half their games or some just because they play an opponent multiple times
Matthews is more upset about the eight 8th graders whose season will end like this
"They started with me my first season as a middle school coach and I've literally seen them all go from young men to inspiring young adults and they all have positive attitudes and seem to really want to inspire to continue their career in soccer,” Matthews said
Parents are hoping to get ahold of someone at the WVSSAC to try and make things right
(WCHS) — A new retailer specializing in trending clothing
edgy accessories and unique gifts is set to open in time for holiday shopping at the Trace Fork shopping center in South Charleston
A ribbon-cutting for a new Spencer’s location at 47 RHL Boulevard
according to a news release from the South Charleston Chamber of Commerce
The news release said the storefront will be open from 1 p.m
and the first 100 guests will receive $10 gift cards
Spencer’s was founded more than 75 years ago as a mail-order catalog in Pennsylvania and has since grown to more than 600 retail locations. The retailer also sells products online.
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WATCHRollover crash hospitalizes one
119 in Kanawha County hospitalized one person and stalled southbound traffic Thursday afternoon
Emergency dispatchers reported a two-vehicle crash about 2:20 p.m
119 have been closed as crews work to clear the wreck
The extent of injuries was not immediately known
Charleston police are working with South Charleston firefighters to investigate the crash
(WCHS) — A live recreation of the night of Jesus' birth has attracted hundreds of people to a church in Kanawha County
This is the 28th year the Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene has hosted The Lights of Bethlehem.
You don't even have to get out of your car to drive through the live nativity scene and experience the real reason for Christmas
Volunteers from the church and community dress in period clothing to recreate the night of Jesus' birth
that appear as drivers make their way through Bethlehem ending up at the manger where Joseph and Mary surround baby Jesus
"To listen to the people in the car saying
'That's our favorite thing to do at Christmas!'" director Connie Oxley said
"It's my favorite thing to do at Christmas
Sunday marked the second night of the event
There is one more chance Monday evening to come through and experience the joy of Christmas
The church is at 102 Nazarene Drive in South Charleston
You can learn more about the church here.
(WCHS) — South Charleston city officials have announced plans to celebrate the holiday season with light displays and a special visit from Santa Claus
The inaugural Christmas Lights at Little Creek Park will run from Dec
according to a social media post from the city
The post said a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Ellis Field will be held Monday
Santa will make a stop at the park to share cookies and hot chocolate while gathering Christmas wish lists
a tree-lighting ceremony and drone show is scheduled for Friday
The South Charleston Christmas Parade is set for Saturday