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Russian doctor wanted for illegal distribution of drugs in Charleston arrested
CHARLESTON, WV (WOAY) – A Russian doctor wanted for alleged fraudulent distributing drugs in Charleston has been arrested by international police and extradited back to the United States. Dr. Alexander Vladimirovich Otellin, a 54-year-old doctor who previously worked in Charleston, was arrested in Armenia earlier this week. He was...
Kanawha County woman shoots husband in the groin during domestic dispute
JEFFERSON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Kanawha County woman faces charges following a shooting incident that occurred during late Tuesday night during a domestic dispute. According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, just before midnight, Kanawha County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched in response to a shooting in the 100 block of […]
PHOTOS: Final look inside Macy’s before demolition begins this week to build Capital Sports Complex
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A project to breathe new life into the old Macy’s building located at the Charleston Town Center Mall is making strides with demolition set to begin this week. The multi-million dollar Capital Sports Complex investment comes in the midst of multiple closures at the mall including two popular restaurants over the […]
‘Res-Con’ community resource fair in Charleston
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - An event in Charleston this weekend will be a one-stop-shop to help connect you with important community resources. Seth King and Carol Johnson-Cyrus stopped by First Look at Four to tell us about ‘Res-Con.’
Four Charleston Police officers receive new promotions
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The City of Charleston is moving up some familiar faces within the Charleston Police Department. The CPD hosted a promotional ceremony Tuesday for the first time since 2017. Four officers were welcomed into the city council chambers to receive their new ranks. Lieutenant Steven Matthew Webb was promoted to Captain, Sergeant […]
WV Trucking Association Announces State Driving Champions & Safety Award Winners
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – For an incredible third time, professional truck driver Larry Gorby, a driver for XPO and resident of Charleston, was named Grand Champion of the West Virginia Trucking Association’s Annual Truck Driving Championship, held Saturday, April 20th, in Parkersburg. Gorby, who has been a professional truck driver for 33 years, took the […]
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