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Three-vehicle crash delays traffic on I-64
NITRO, WV (WOWK) – A crash on I-64 West shut down one lane of westbound traffic Thursday afternoon. According to Kanawha County Metro 911 dispatchers, the crash happened around 5:35 p.m. Thursday at the Nitro entrance ramp of I-64W. Dispatchers say three vehicles were involved. No one was injured in the crash, according to dispatchers. […]
Two injured in Kanawha County crash
CROSS LANES, W.Va. (WCHS) — Two people were injured in a crash Friday morning in Cross Lanes, officials said. The two-vehicle crash was reported near Shannon Drive and Washington Street West, according to Metro 911. The road was closed for about 30 minutes but has since reopened. Both drivers...
‘Mothmanor:’ Mothman themed Airbnb and Escape Room in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) – The West Virginia legend, Mothman is making his mark in Fayetteville. The ‘Mothmanor’ is a Mothman themed AirBnB and escape room located in the heart of Fayette County. If you are from West Virginia, or love a good urban legend, then you know the name Mothman. The Point Pleasant legend is […]
West Virginia property searched in missing person case
UPDATE: (5:06 p.m. May 8, 2024) – Evidence from a home in Clay County will be analyzed by the West Virginia State Police Crime Lab in connection to the disappearance of a Braxton County woman nearly five years ago. Chandice Cochran, then 28, was reported missing from the Sutton area of Braxton County in August […]
Car rolls over on Corridor G, 1 taken to hospital
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — One person was taken to the hospital after a crash in the southbound lanes of Corridor G, dispatchers say. Photos sent to 13 News show a car flipped over on Corridor G just before Trace Fork Boulevard. The extent of the person’s injuries is unknown at this time. The road […]
Soggy, Chilly Friday Gives Way to Beautiful Mother’s Day
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): A front will spark a couple showers this evening and then a breezy northwest wind will draw in a much cooler airmass. SYNOPSIS: Showers will end by 1 a.m. Friday as a cold front pushes through the region. A few sprinkles are likely Friday morning, becoming occasional showers during the morning. The high temperature will only reach 60 degrees. The rain tapers off Friday evening, and then fog develops prior to daybreak on Saturday.
Well-Renowned Local Golf Course Draws Racing Crowd
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Hundreds of runners trampled through the Greenbrier Resort 5K, 10K and Half Marathon courses Saturday in what was NOT your standard foot race. Capstone Races didn’t just put on your traditional race with water and bananas afterwards. The goal–a unique customer experience that keeps runners coming back to the resort, year after year.
Clay and Calhoun counties are represented by one of West Virginia’s most powerful lawmakers. They’re still struggling
John Bigger, of Chloe, said there’s one major attraction in Calhoun County – the park that draws stargazers from all over. But Bigger, who works on pipelines, has to leave the county to go to surrounding states for work. “We have one of the best stargazing places in the country because there’s no outside light […] Clay and Calhoun counties are represented by one of West Virginia’s most powerful lawmakers. They’re still struggling appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Weather Update: Evening Shower, Then Much Cooler Trend
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): A front will spark a couple showers this evening and then a breezy northwest wind will draw in a much cooler airmass. SYNOPSIS: Expect one shower, perhaps a thunder rumble between 8-10 p.m. The west to northwest wind will pick up as a cold front pushes through. A few sprinkles are likely Friday morning, becoming occasional showers during the morning. The high temperature will only reach 60 degrees. The rain tapers off Friday evening, and then fog develops prior to daybreak on Saturday.
Fayette County woman sentenced for felony drug crime
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — An Oak Hill woman was sentenced to prison for felony drug crimes. 58-year-old Ella S. Callahan was sentenced on May 6, 2024 to three to 15 years in prison for the felony offense of delivery of Fentanyl and seven years for the felony offense of conspiracy to violate the Uniform […]
Man Dead in Region Following Standoff with Police
WDTV reported that a man involved Tuesday afternoon in a barricade situation near Summersville has died, according to the Nicholas County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were serving a mental hygiene warrant on the man, 36, in the 1000 block of Byron Road when the incident happened. According to a news...
Glasgow residents express concerns at city council meeting about car ordinance
GLASGOW, W.Va. (WCHS) — An ordinance relating to a beautification project dominated the discussion Monday night at a Glasgow city council meeting. It was standing room only as residents came to the meeting with a lot on their mind and ready to make their voices heard. Nineteen people received...
Insurance Controversy: Fayette County resident wants answers
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) – House maintenance is something almost everyone has to deal with. However, one Fayette County resident, Scott Perdue, claims that after home maintenance, their insurance company dropped them from their coverage without notice. It all started with the insurance provider, Nationwide, requesting that Perdue’s roof be either inspected, repaired, or replaced. […]
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