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1 injured after vehicle goes over I77 guardrail in Charleston
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – One person has been taken to the hospital after a car went over the guardrail on the interstate. According to Kanawha County 911 dispatchers, the crash happened around 5:42 p.m. Monday when a vehicle was traveling on I-77 North near the 104-mile marker. Dispatchers said the vehicle went over the guardrail […]
Charleston women charged following alleged assault of pregnant woman at grocery store
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Three Charleston women have been charged after a pregnant woman was violently attacked at a grocery store earlier this month, according to court records. Neveah Joy Gresham, 20, and Sarah Eternity Gresham, 19, have been charged with malicious or unlawful assault and 19-year-old Jayden...
Two American cyclists conquer streets of Charleston and clinch Olympic team berth
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two cyclists competing in this week’s USA Cycling Pro Road Nationals have qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Over 100 athletes representing multiple countries completed the 33.7-kilometer course in downtown Charleston Wednesday. About 50 of those athletes were racing for a spot on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games team.
WVU student arrested after violent incident in dorm room
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WDTV) - A West Virginia University student was arrested after a violent incident in a dorm room. Shawn Higginbotham, 19, of Charleston, has been charged with strangulation, according to court documents from Monongalia County. The West Virginia University Police Department responded to Dadisman Hall on November 6 at...
Kanawha City: Struggling to get public assistance or a good job
Angelina Nemeth is finishing up dental school and says it’s difficult to get enough money to take care of her kids Kanawha City: Struggling to get public assistance or a good job appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Charleston: Watching politicians treat trans people as ‘subhuman’
Ryan Alexander, a trans man from White Sulphur Springs, said campaign rhetoric is dangerous Charleston: Watching politicians treat trans people as ‘subhuman’ appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
USPS says it will pause changes to mail delivery system that include South Charleston facility
The United States Postal Service says it will pause changes to the mail delivery service that include downsizing a South Charleston mail facility. In a letter to Michigan Sen. Gary Peterson, chairman of the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee, earlier this week, U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy wrote that he would pause the movement […] The post USPS says it will pause changes to mail delivery system that include South Charleston facility appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Legal Aid of West Virginia to conduct meeting
CHARLESTON — Legal Aid of West Virginia will hold its quarterly board of directors meeting at 9:30 a.m. Friday virtually and in person at Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church in Charleston. Those who wish to attend may join virtually by request by calling 304 343-3013, ext. 2116 and leave a...
Temporary replacement for Kent Carper to be discussed during special commission meeting
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A special meeting has been scheduled to discuss, among other things, a temporary replacement for Kanawha County Commissioner Kent Carper. The move comes after Carper, who had served on the commission for decades, abruptly stepped down from the position last week. The meeting is...
2024-25 'Broadway in Charleston' lineup released
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The magic of Broadway is returning to the capital city with five performances. Charleston's Clay Center will host the 2024-25 lineup:. Event organizers said five-show season packages are now on sale. On sale dates for single shows will be announced ahead of each performance. More...
Grand reopening scheduled for Chuck E. Cheese in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A grand reopening is scheduled for Kanawha County’s Chuck E. Cheese location. The family entertainment center at 2846 Mountaineer Boulevard in Charleston will host a reopening ceremony from 5-8 p.m. Friday after a remodeling project, according to a news release from the company. The...
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