Huntington, WV

Deanna L. Sharp, 53, of Catlettsburg, KY went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 30, 2021 at her home. Deanna was born February 23, 1968 in Middletown, OH to Bobby L. and Peggy June (Williams) Sharp. Deanna was preceded in death by her mother Peggy Sharp and her brother David Lee Sharp.

HUNTINGTON — The referee took longer to count out Gage Townson’s opponent than it did for the South Point, Ohio, native to score a knockout. Townson, delivered a one-punch knockout to opponent Andrew Litteral during a pro bout match last week during the Golden Gloves boxing tournament at the Doubletree by Hilton Huntington hotel.

HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) — West Virginia is currently experiencing a rise in COVID-19 cases, with more than 2,000 active cases and 100 of those being the Delta variant. More public events are now opening back up with more people hanging around one another, but the question is “what is the public’s comfort level now?”

It was a long time ago when I saw my first big rumbling, black monster that steamed through town many times throughout each day. As I grew older I learned that they were hauling coal and other commodities endlessly up and down the tracks near my childhood home. Undoubtedly, I had felt the rumble and shaking even from my cradle but it wasn’t until I actually saw the billowing steam and grinding wheels, and smelled the burning cinder-filled smoke that left a slight burning sensation on my tender cheek, that I became fascinated by the very existence of these colossal giants.

HUNTINGTON — To ensure that anomaly flooding will not close the 8th Street underpass in the future, the Huntington Sanitary Board is exploring some solutions. The underpass closed temporarily during a quick, heavy rain last month, engineer Pat Taylor said during the sanitary board’s meeting last week. A power outage caused the new system installed to curb flooding in May to shut off. Taylor said the project was evaluated for reasons that might have occurred.

ONA, WV (WOWK) – It was not that long ago when we watched former Cabell Midland Quarterback JJ Roberts shine under the Friday night lights for the Knights. Roberts was back in town to help out at a football camp on his high school field. Watching JJ’s highlight tape during...

RUSSELL, Ky. (WSAZ) - With the start of practice hours away, over a dozen Kentucky high school football teams had a meet and greet Saturday morning at Russell High School. The event was organized by Eastern Kentucky Athletics and players from teams came as far as Prestonsburg, Lewis County and Rowan County. It also included locals like Russell, Raceland, and Greenup County.

John R. Miller is no stranger to the music stages of Huntington. Hailing from the Eastern Panhandle of the Mountain State, Miller has performed in Huntington as a solo artist, in string bands in his younger years, and with West Virginia artists such as William Matheny and others. It is...

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — An annual summer tradition returned to Huntington on Saturday. The 16th annual West Virginia Hot Dog Festival was held at Pullman Square. “It’s electric,” Midway Drive-In Manager Brandon Roberts said. “Everyone’s been pinned down and they’re so ready for it. It’s smiles everywhere.”. Tasty takes on...

WINFIELD, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Putnam County man is honoring his late wife by giving back to local kids in need. Loren Cardwell started Donna’s Dolls three years ago when his wife passed away unexpectedly in 2018 as he collects Barbie dolls each year through the summer and fall and gives them out at Christmas time.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Law enforcement agencies in Cabell County have a new facility to workout alongside their K-9 partners. Spike’s K-9 Fund, along with local businesses, volunteers and police have built a K-9 training course at the law enforcement K-9 memorial at the Barboursville Park. The obstacle course will...

BARBOURSVILLE, WV (WOWK) — James Hatch is a veteran who fought in Iraq. While in combat, his life was saved by a dog named Spike. Spike meant the world to him, but tragically died and Hatch came back to the United States with severe PTSD. “I came home from being...

SOUTH POINT — A Lawrence County author and former staff member at the Huntington Museum of Art has amassed many awards for her writing career, which has been aimed at children. Suzanne Alexander, of South Point is a docent at the museum and had previously worked as an outreach instructor.

HUNTINGTON — The Nick Joe Rahall II Bridge will temporarily become a one-lane bridge this week for an inspection. The bridge, which is on U.S. 52 at mile marker 0.01 on the Ohio River in Huntington, will be reduced to one lane from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily. The...