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Clay community members gather to remember former mayor
CLAY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Community members gathered for a candlelight vigil Thursday evening to celebrate former Clay mayor who died earlier this week. Josh Shamblin was first elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2023 before resigning in February due to personal reasons. Beyond his mayoral duties, he played a...
Multi-county pursuit ends with suspect’s vehicle in Elk River
Clendenin, WV (WOWK) – An overnight pursuit that began in Braxton County, WV ended in Kanawha County with the suspect’s car going into the Elk River in Clendenin early Wednesday morning. While the cause of the initial pursuit is unclear, Metro 911 dispatchers tell us the pursuit began in Braxton County and came down Route […]
Car wash bandit arrested after break-ins across several counties
RIPLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An individual faces charges following the conclusion of an investigation into numerous instances of breaking and entering at car washes. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Levi Travis Harris – 32 years old of Arnoldsburg, WV – has been arrested after evidence emerged revealing that he had committed break-ins at […]
Fourth bomb threat reported at Mt. Nebo Middle School
PAYSON, Utah — Nebo School District said that Mt. Nebo Middle School received a fourth bomb threat. According to the school district, police swept the building. They did not find anything dangerous. The school will not be evacuated. Yesterday, the district said that extra personnel have been assigned to...
Dunbar city officials react to another civil lawsuit filed against police department
DUNBAR, WV (WOWK) – The West Virginia State Police has been asked to investigate sexual assault allegations against a Dunbar Police Officer following a civil lawsuit, according to a letter sent to the Kanawha County Prosecutor’s Office. The complaint was filed March 28. It alleges Dunbar Officer Chad Shafer violated the Constitutional Rights of a woman, […]
WVU Cancer Institute honors Brights for nearly 40 years of generosity
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Back in 1985, dedicated WVU Cancer Institute supporters William and Patricia Bright recall sitting with late U.S. Sen. Jennings Randolph and enjoying the company of celebrity chef Jeremiah Tower at the inaugural Spring Gala. Nearly four decades later, the Summersville couple is being recognized for their...
La Roca Mexican Grill & Bar opens new location in Sissonville
SISSONVILLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — A popular Mexican grill and bar has opened a new location in Kanawha County. La Roca restaurant is now serving customers in Sissonville. The eatery - located at 7139 Sissonville Drive - reported opening Wednesday on social media. The post said the restaurant is offering food items, but not yet serving alcohol.
State asks Jamey Noel to pay back $4.4 million to New Chapel EMS for 'unlawful' purchases
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel is being asked to pay back millions of dollars to New Chapel EMS. According to an audit of the Utica Township Volunteer Firefighters Association and New Chapel EMS, Noel paid for vacations, Rolex watches, child support payments, college tuition and more on the taxpayer's dime.
KCHA participates in ‘Empty the Shelters’ event
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – It’s time once again for the Empty the Shelters event, which means starting Wednesday, May 1, the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association is having a special on adoptions. Adoptions for all adult dogs and for cats and kittens are just $50. That price includes a spay or neuter, microchipping and vaccinations. The event […]
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