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Cemetery's new flower policy sparks concern, controversy

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3 months ago

April 24, 2025

www.youtube.com – WCHS Eyewitness News – 2025-04-24 15:00:35

SUMMARY: Residents of Spring Hill Cemetery are expressing frustration over a new policy that prohibits artificial flowers and wreaths as grave decorations, only permitting natural options. Minnie Leonard, a local with family members buried there, argues that many cannot afford to consistently buy real flowers. Charleston City Council member Shannon Snodgrass shares her disagreement with the policy, emphasizing the importance of honoring loved ones through traditions like grave decoration. The cemetery cites cleanliness issues during mowing season as the reason for the change, but many are upset after learning about the decision through media rather than direct communication.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — People who have loved ones buried at Spring Hill Cemetery in Charleston are voicing their concerns about the recent change to the cemetery’s policy would no longer allow artificial flowers as decorations on graves.

FULL STORY: https://wchstv.com/news/local/spring-hill-cemetery-faces-backlash-over-ban-on-artificial-flowers#

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Arrest made in school break-in, theft; another suspect still on the loose

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9 hours ago

July 18, 2025

Staff Editor

www.youtube.com – WCHS Eyewitness News – 2025-07-18 10:01:36

SUMMARY: An arrest has been made in the Kanawha County school break-in and theft at East Bank Middle School. Mark Cameron Mullins, 36, was charged with grand larceny for stealing $6,500 worth of electronics, including laptops, a radio base station, and a tablet, on July 1st. Mullins was identified and reported by his own mother, who found stolen items in her garage. Held on a $100,000 cash bond, Mullins’ arrest followed public tips and social media-shared security footage. The school system plans to reuse the recovered equipment for students transitioning to a new school. Authorities are still seeking a second suspect seen in video footage.

One of the two suspects accused of breaking into East Bank Middle School and stealing several thousand dollars worth of items has been taken into custody.

MORE: https://wchstv.com/news/local/deputies-searching-for-two-men-accused-of-breaking-into-kanawha-county-school

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Christian's Morning Forecast: Strong Storms and Flood Watches Persist

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12 hours ago

July 18, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WOAY TV – 2025-07-18 06:33:56

SUMMARY: Christian’s Morning Forecast: Strong Storms and Flood Watches Persist. A flood watch is in effect for all counties in the viewing area, with widespread storms expected today. Morning shows scattered showers mainly north near Durban and Huntington, with more storms arriving from Kentucky later. Highs reach 82°F, with western winds 5-10 mph and higher gusts during storms. There is a marginal risk of isolated severe storms, featuring high winds and flooding, especially in Nicholas, southern Koffields, and Taswell County. Rain totals over the next 48 hours will be around 0.75 to 1 inch, with heavier amounts locally. Rain and flooding concerns continue through the weekend before improving early next week.

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Man accused of shooting at police who were trying to serve warrants in murder investigation

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1 day ago

July 17, 2025

Staff Editor

www.youtube.com – WCHS Eyewitness News – 2025-07-17 10:01:48

SUMMARY: Kanawha County deputies serving a warrant in a July 1 murder investigation were met with gunfire at an apartment in Saint Albans early morning. Eighteen-year-old Joel Magee fired multiple rounds from inside, striking both inside and outside the residence, which also housed a woman and a nine-year-old child. No one was injured. Deputies did not return fire, and Magee later surrendered. About 20 shell casings were found at the scene. Magee faces 13 counts of wanton endangerment, with more charges expected as the investigation continues. The shooting stemmed from a Charleston murder case.