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Carnival coming to Montgomery next week
MONTGOMERY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The carnival is returning to Montgomery beginning next week. According to the City of Montgomery, the carnival will be hosted by M&J Amusements on the streets of the city. The carnival will take place from Wednesday, June 5, to Saturday, June 8. It will operate from 6 PM-10 PM each day. […]
Three Kanawha County elementary schools closed for good following last day of classes
Thursday marked the last day of school for schools in the Kanawha County Schools' students, but for three elementary schools in the district, it was their last-ever day of operations.
Proposal would eliminate several Kanawha County bus routes, replace them with on-demand service
Dozens of people spoke against a proposal to eliminate more than 10 bus routes to Kanawha County communities during a public hearing Friday afternoon. The Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority is considering ending 11 routes that take passengers to Sissonville, Clendenin, Campbells Creek and Tyler Mountain, among other places. The affected routes have a higher […] The post Proposal would eliminate several Kanawha County bus routes, replace them with on-demand service appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
In the cards: Landers gets to keep Montgomery city council seat
UPDATE: (6:45 p.m. May 30, 2024) – The cards have sealed the fates of two men vying for Montgomery’s city council. As both candidates were incumbents, one council member has now lost his seat. City Recorder David White shuffled and laid out the spades from a deck of cards for the two men to draw […]
New rail bike tour to open in Clay County
CLAY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A unique rail bike experience will open in Clay County in June. Rail Explorers has announced the opening of their newest attraction, the Elk River Division, on Saturday, June 8, 2024. This unique rail bike tour offers a 12-mile round trip journey through the scenic landscapes of Clay County, along the […]
Kanawha County prosecutor announces retirement
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Kanawha County’s prosecuting attorney is retiring. Kanawha County Prosecutor Charles T. Miller announced his retirement Friday, May 31. He says he made the decision after “considerable thought and reflection” and his term will officially end at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2024. “I greatly appreciate the support the Commission has given […]
‘Build the Hill’ holds Community Champions Luncheon
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – ‘Build the Hill’ kicked off its Community Champions Luncheon. Each participant talked about the good work they’re doing and heard what other community-minded folks are up to. They hope the champions luncheon is the first of quarterly events as Oak Hill...
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