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Raleigh County Parks and Recreation, National Coal Heritage announce public meeting for historical research project for Clear Fork Rail Trail
WHITESVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Parks and Recreation and National Coal Heritage Area have announced that a public meeting will be held at the Salamy Memorial Center in Whitesville to discuss topics of historical significance to the Clear Fork Rail Trail. The address for the meeting is 38117 Coal River Road, Whitesville, WV […]
Fayette County candidate found in contempt of court
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Fayette County judge has found a candidate running for magistrate in contempt of court. Judge Blake issued a ruling that Rick Pannell Jr. be held in contempt of court for failing to update all political signs. In an original complaint filed in the Circuit Court of Fayette County, magistrate […]
Southern Appalachian Labor School offers free lunch to children this summer
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)- The Southern Appalachian Labor School (SALS) will provide free meals to children this summer. The non-profit is sponsoring the federally funded summer food service program, which offers free lunches to children 18 and under from June 17 until August 2. Lunch will not be available on...
Weather Update: Heavy Bursts of Rain Will Trigger Spotty Flooding
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Spokes of energy will rotate around low pressure and bring gully washers to the region. TODAY: Heavy rain with slow-moving showers will promote poor drainage flooding in the afternoon and evening. MODERATE FLOOD RISK: POOR DRAINAGE SPOTS AND SMALL STREAMS AT RISK. THURSDAY: Dry weather is...
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...
Cook's Nitro Market to close by the end of May
NITRO, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Kanawha County grocery store will shut its doors at the end of May. Management for Cook's Nitro Market announced the store has started a closing sale to empty shelves of inventory. Vanessa Cook's grocery store - located at 2501 First Avenue - will offer...
Chesapeake: Doubting politicians’ promises to lower costs for people with disabilities
Shawn Ramsey is a full-time caregiver for his mother, and the two struggle to get by on disability benefits. Chesapeake: Doubting politicians’ promises to lower costs for people with disabilities appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Vehicle hits power pole in Cross Lanes, road closed
CROSS LANES, WV (WOWK) – A vehicle crash in Cross Lanes has closed a portion of Washington Street West. According to Kanawha County 911 dispatchers, the single-vehicle crash happened around 5:10 p.m. Monday when the vehicle hit a power pole in the 4600 block of Washington Street West. Dispatchers say no one was injured in […]
Fayette County man arrested on drug charges
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Danese man is facing felony charges in Fayette County. Sheriff Mike Fridley provides the following information regarding this incident. Just before noon, Sunday, May 12, 2024, while conducting routine patrols in Meadow Bridge, deputies performed a traffic stop on a vehicle for a minor traffic violation. During the stop, […]
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...
Marmet: A need for lowering prescription drug costs
Jack Miller is 65 and has diabetes. He'd like to see more focus on spending money to lower the cost of medications for seniors like him. Marmet: A need for lowering prescription drug costs appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
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...
Natalie Tennant wins Democratic nomination for Kanawha County Commission
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — Natalie Tennant has won the Democratic nomination for Kanawha County Commission, beating out now-former Commissioner Kent Carper. Carper has already said he will not take office even if re-nominated in Tuesday’s primary. Kent Carper resigned from office Friday, the same day the U.S. Attorney and a special state prosecutor decided not to file […]
Voters pass the Fayette County Fire Levy
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — One of four levies on the Fayette County ballot, the fire levy, was a hot topic during election season. The voter made their voices heard and the fire levy passed. The levy would grant the departments in the county some much needed funding. Joshua Davis, a firefighter with Fayetteville Fire Department, […]
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