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Owner of Bridge Road Bistro talks decision to close
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A restaurant considered a staple in the South Hills area of Charleston will be closing its doors for the last time Saturday night. Sandy Call began working at Bridge Road Bistro 14 years ago and took over as owner seven years ago. “I love to feed...
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.
KCHA host ‘Tuxes & Tails’ fundraiser to help animals in their care
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The Kanawha Charleston Humane Association (KCHA) is gearing up for their much-anticipated annual fundraising gala, Tuxes & Tails 2024 – Down & Derby! The event promises an evening of sophistication, style, and, of course, plenty of puppy cuddles. It’s the organization’s biggest fundraiser of...
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, […]
City of Charleston expects large economic impact from USA Cycling Road Racing Championships
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Sports tourism is booming in Charleston. “I never thought I would say the national championships for USA cycling would be in Charleston, West Virginia. Never saw that coming,” Charleston Bicycle Center owner Andrew Greene said. In just 11 days, yet another sporting event is set...
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.
Ivory Tower: Steinway piano acquired by West Virginia outside purchasing process
CHARLESTON — State Department of Arts, Culture and History Cabinet Secretary Randall Reid-Smith used one of the private foundations that funds West Virginia Public Broadcasting to buy a nearly $200,000 concert grand piano and paid the foundation back with taxpayer dollars, keeping the purchase outside the scope of state purchasing laws.
Ginuwine, Paul Wall and more will play at Multifest in Charleston
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Ginuwine, Paul Wall, Brian McKnight and more will play at the 34th annual Multifest in Charleston. The multi-day event celebrating diversity will start on Aug. 1 and end on Aug. 4. Each night at the Schoenbaum Stage at Haddad Riverfront Park will feature live music. Here is the schedule for each […]
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.
Elkview childcare center's closure highlights statewide struggle to keep centers open
ELKVIEW, W.Va. (WCHS) — A childcare center in Elkview is closing its doors due to mounting challenges facing daycares throughout state and nation. Lisa Kinder entered what was then known as Come Grow With Me first as a staff member in 2011 and turned childcare center into Momma Bear's Childcare in 2018 after becoming the owner.
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.
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