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Five reportedly injured in Huntington crash

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Five were reportedly transported from a crash in Huntington Saturday evening. According to Cabell County 911, the two-vehicle crash was reported on Washington Avenue and W. 17th Street around 6:25 p.m. There is currently no word on the condition of the patients. Cabell County EMS responded alongside the Huntington Police and […]

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MU alumnus identified as gunman in D.C. shooting

Dr. Matt Lambert, an alumnus of Marshall University, was identified as the gunman in a deadly D.C. neighborhood shooting.

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South Charleston to welcome West Virginia’s first Sierra brick-and-mortar location

Editor’s Note: This story was updated to correct the quote. It was not Canal Valley. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — West Virginia’s first Sierra brick-and-mortar location will be in South Charleston. South Charleston Mayor Frank Mullens confirmed that the retailer will be moving into the former Kroger building, along with TJ Maxx, which will relocate […]

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Putnam County church’s Christmas display vandalized

WINFIELD, W.Va. (WOWK) – A Putnam County church’s Christmas display has been targeted by vandalism. A couple at the Winfield United Methodist Church is putting out the display, which is scheduled to open after Thanksgiving. However, they say they’ve run into something less than merry. Multiple wires throughout the display were cut. They say the […]

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Man arrested after suspected counterfeit money discovered following incident at West Virginia Dollar General

MASON COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An Ohio man was arrested Thursday, November 12, 2026, after deputies discovered a large quantity of suspected counterfeit currency and printing equipment during a traffic stop in Mason County. According to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of a possible attempt to pass counterfeit money at […]

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The 3 most beloved West Virginia restaurants that just closed forever

West Virginia diners have already watched two longtime restaurants close this year, and the losses did not stop there. In just over a month, a Morgantown café, a Huntington bar-and-grill…

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Woman convicted of 2004 West Virginia murder denied parole

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – A woman convicted of murder has again been denied parole in West Virginia. The parole hearing for Cherylethia “Bunny” Holmes took place Thursday, according to an official at the Laken Correctional Center in Mason County. In 2008, Holmes was granted mercy after she was convicted of ordering a hit on Wendy […]

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No one injured in Hurricane fire

HURRICANE, W.Va. — Firefighters say no one was inside a home that was fully engulfed in flames and smoke Friday afternoon. The blaze happened at a residence on Fairview Drive, according to a Facebook post by Mayor Scott Edwards. Edwards said the home was in the process of being...

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Looking at ATV/UTV safety after deadly incidents

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Two deaths related to ATVs and UTVs have occurred in our region this week. Abel Sims, 12, of Cabell County, died Wednesday night. Levi Risner of Scioto County, Ohio, died Tuesday. Riding off-road vehicles is a popular pastime in the Tri-State. Jack McNeely, director of...

Cabell County, WV · 2d

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Governor Morrisey Announces Barboursville Reopening as Model to Bring West Virginia Children Home

BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. (WVDN) – Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the reopening of the former Barboursville School as a residential treatment facility, establishing a model to expand in-state treatment options and bring more West Virginia children home to their families and communities. Watch the Governor’s announcement here. “Bringing our children home has been one of my highest […] The post Governor Morrisey Announces Barboursville Reopening as Model to Bring West Virginia Children Home appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .

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West Virginia Rural Health Association recognizes healthcare professionals, city officials as part of annual conference

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mountain State healthcare professionals were recognized by the West Virginia Rural Health Association for their efforts to help patients in rural communities. Educators and students that have both graduated and are attending classes at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine were recognized along with professionals...

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Mexican-fusion chain to expand across the region

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio. (WSAZ) - An award-winning Mexican-fusion restaurant chain is expanding across Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. Bubbakoo’s Burritos says it has signed a three-unit franchise development agreement to open new restaurants in Portsmouth, Ohio; Ashland, Kentucky; and Barboursville, West Virginia. The first restaurant is planned for 2133 11th...

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West Virginia dad sentenced to life in prison after killing his infant daughter, burning her body in a barrel

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (TCN) -- A 43-year-old father has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty in connection with the 2021 death of his infant daughter, whose burned remains were found in a barrel on a Kentucky farm property. In May 2021, 3-month-old Angel Nichole Overstreet was reported...

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The Road to Charleston: Wahama gearing up for another deep run in Class A

MASON, W.Va. (WCHS) — It's playoff time and the Wahama White Falcons are a part of the field in Class A for a sixth straight year, which included winning it all in 2024. The White Falcons will have the luxury of being home as long as they win until championship weekend.

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Google commits $10 million to West Virginia to lower energy bills

More information about funding availability, application guidelines and eligibility will be provided by the West Virginia Office of Energy in the future. Those interested can visit the Office of Energy website.

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New charter school approved for Huntington

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The West Virginia Public Charter School Board has unanimously voted to authorize the WISH Academy, a new public charter school that will operate in East Huntington serving Fairfield. WISH Academy is a proposed tuition-free public charter school. WISH stands for Wisdom, Innovation, Science and Health. According...

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Four local bands compete at BOA Grand Nationals

Pike Central, Chesapeake, South Point and Cabell Midland high school marching bands compete at BOA in Indianapolis in the 2026 Grand Nationals competition

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West Virginia’s first medical respite care facility opens in Huntington

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — West Virginia’s first medical respite care facility opened up in Huntington on Friday. According to a Marshall Health Network (MHN) release, MHN, the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and the Huntington City Mission collaborated to open Marshall Medical Respite, located at 625 11th Street in Huntington. The release […]

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Real West Virginian of the Week: Maggie Blankenship brings Christmas magic home to West Virginia

For Maggie Blankenship, leaving West Virginia was once part of the plan. Coming home wasn’t. But after years spent away from the Mountain State, she discovered that the place she had been so eager to leave was exactly where she wanted to build her future. Today, the Putnam County...

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