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Deathbed confession leads to discovery of remains, breathes life into decades-old cold case,
SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of Federal Bureau of Investigations, West Virginia State Police, Beckley Police Department, and Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office held a press conference Wednesday afternoon pertaining to the deaths of Susan and Natasha “Alex” Carter. Larry Webb was identified early on as a suspect in the disappearance of the two […]
Charleston Weather Service surveys reveal April 2 storm shattered tornado records
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)-The Charleston Weather Service has completed storm surveys from the April 2 outbreak. Chief meteorologist Chad Merrill reports that all kinds of records were blown away that day.
Detroit man convicted of first-degree murder for 2022 Charleston shooting
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A 12-member Kanawha County jury has found a man guilty of first-degree murder in a Charleston murder case. The jury got the Tyran Gray case Monday afternoon after the defense rested its case. The jury, which convicted Gray on 4 total charges, recommended mercy on the murder conviction.
Four Charleston Police officers receive new promotions
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The City of Charleston is moving up some familiar faces within the Charleston Police Department. The CPD hosted a promotional ceremony Tuesday for the first time since 2017. Four officers were welcomed into the city council chambers to receive their new ranks. Lieutenant Steven Matthew Webb was promoted to Captain, Sergeant […]
Charleston Sternwheel Regatta headliners to be announced Wednesday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Warmer temperatures are right around the corner and with them come the return of summer and Charleston’s most popular event. Organizers will announce the entertainment headliners for Charleston’s Sternwheel Regatta during a news conference Wednesday at 1 p.m. The event will be livestreamed below once it begins.
Deleted emails in foster care lawsuit could cost state $172K in sanctions
Attorneys suing the state over its troubled foster care system have requested around $172,000 from the state in sanctions following the destruction of emails related to the case. A federal judge last month ordered sanctions in the ongoing class-action lawsuit after finding that the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources failed to preserve […] The post Deleted emails in foster care lawsuit could cost state $172K in sanctions appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
One injured in shooting
Jefferson, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A person was taken to the hospital after a late-night shooting. Kanawha County 911 dispatchers say the call came in around 11:55 Tuesday night. Law enforcement arrived on scene in the 100 block of Lee Street East in Jefferson shortly after, but no arrests have been made at this time according to dispatch.
FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: Crash on I-64 in Charleston affecting traffic
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Traffic is moving again on I-64 east after an accident near mile marker 58B on the Fort Hill Bridge. Keep checking the WSAZ app for the latest. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Traffic on I-64 east is being affected by an accident. According to dispatchers at Metro...
Walk-through of former Macy’s in Charleston held ahead of demolition
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Demolition of the former Macy’s at the Charleston Town Center is expected to begin Wednesday or Thursday, making way for the construction of a new multi-million-dollar sports complex. Ahead of the demolition, Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin and Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango led a final...
West Virginia students compete in Academic Showdown finale
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Students from across the Mountain State showed off their skills and brains for the Academic Showdown finale on Tuesday. The top 14 students went head-to-head at the West Virginia Culture Center in a bracket decided from seven regional match-ups. Last year’s competition winners tell WOWK 13 News the event is an […]
MAC Caravan: WVU coaches gather along with legend Beilein
CHARLESTON, W. Va. (WCHS) — Mountaineer nation invaded Charleston on Monday night. It was a chance for WVU fans to mingle and meet their favorite coaches. So what do Mountaineer fans want to know?. "The Penn State game," said head football coach Neal Brown. "Yeah our fans really look...
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