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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 […]
How will West Virginia respond to white supremacist group’s march?
Members of the white supremacist group Patriot Front march through Charleston on Saturday. (Screenshot of video by Seth Distefano) Last Saturday the white supremacists came to town. While many in Charleston were attending the YWCA’s annual Race to End Racism, the group, wearing khaki pants and hats, some carrying shields and others carrying upside down American flags and another flag that evokes the original symbol for fascism marched from the Stonewall Jackson statue at the Capitol to downtown.
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...
Witness issue stalls case involving Charleston police officer accused of domestic battery
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Witness problems have again derailed efforts to resolve a domestic battery charge against a Charleston police officer. Sgt. Chris Johnson never appeared in a scheduled court hearing planned for Thursday. The case centers around allegations that Johnson punched his girlfriend in South Charleston back in October.
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, […]
Fact checking WSAZ Republican Gubernatorial Forum candidate Moore Capito
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - WSAZ hosted the West Virginia Republican Gubernatorial Forum in Charleston on Tuesday night. Moore Capito said he’s spent a lot of time campaigning across the state of West Virginia. “I have driven over 90,000 miles across this state on this campaign. I’ve been on most...
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.
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 […]
Breeze Airways starts nonstop flights from MYR to Connecticut, West Virginia
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Some new travel destinations are set to launch out of Myrtle Beach International Airport this summer. Breeze Airways is adding two nonstop service flights to Hartford, Connecticut, and Charleston, West Virginia. Flights to Hartford started on Thursday and flights will happen Thursdays and Sundays.
New treatment option for patients with complex peripheral artery disease
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in the legs or lower extremities is the narrowing or blockage of the vessels that carry blood from the heart to the legs. It is primarily caused by the buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries. Traditionally, if patients had large blockages in the femoral artery in […]
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 […]
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