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Glasgow mayor responds to criticism over junk car ordinance letter
GLASGOW, W.Va. (WCHS) — Nineteen people in the small Kanawha County town of Glasgow received letters last week informing them that cars on their property were in violation of a town ordinance. The letters said the homeowners were in violation because the properties had cars on it that were...
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 […]
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.
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, […]
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 […]
KVRA Model Train and Craft Show to take place this weekend in Charleston
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Kanawha Valley Railroad Association (KVRA) is set to host its annual train and craft show in Charleston this weekend. The event will take place at the Exhibit & Convention Hall at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. The show kicks off on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 10 AM and […]
Driver identified in deadly Charleston crash
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -One person has died after a two-vehicle crash, according to the Charleston Police Department. CPD identified the victim as Stanely Burkes, 63, of Charleston, West Virginia. The crash was reported just before 5 o’clock on Saturday at the intersection of Kanawha Boulevard East and East Point Drive....
Calling All Foster Alumni, Help Us Pave The Way!
The Foster PTO is selling bricks that will be made into a beautiful hardscape at our new elementary school, celebrating everyone who has walked the halls of William L. Foster Elementary School over the last 73 years. The patio will be dedicated to our wonderful Foster Community – past, present, and future. Please help us spread the word with your schools, families and friends. This is a community wide fundraiser for all of our Foster Alumni.
WV Council of Churches condemns white supremacy group Patriot Front
CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia Council of Churches has officially condemned white supremacist and neo-fascist hate group “Patriot Front” after a march in Charleston. On Saturday, April 27th, the white supremacist and neo-fascist hate group Patriot Front marched through Charleston in what some described as a...
Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliot condemns neo-Nazi hate group’s propaganda in West Virginia
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliot recently took to Facebook to address the march that occurred in Charleston on Saturday, organized by the “hate group” Patriot Front. In his post, Elliot stated that he was saddened to see the streets of our state’s capital being...
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