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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A local environmental protection group is opposing West Virginia International Yeager Airport’s proposal to extend a runway. The Facebook group, Save Coonskin Park! is concerned the proposed project will negatively impact the park, as the runway would extend into its property through mountaintop removal. “It...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Live on the Levee enters its third week Friday evening with another round of live music at Haddad Riverfront Park in downtown Charleston. Tonight’s entertainment includes John Ingrahm presents: A Tribute to the Who, and Of the Dell. It will kick off at 6:30 p.m. on the Schoenbaum stage, located along the banks of the Kanawha River.

Alternative and progressive metal outfit Tool will perform in Charleston in November, according to the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center.

TEAYS VALLEY, W.Va., CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A West Virginia restaurant is stepping up to help raise funds for the family of Sgt. Cory Maynard. The Juice Box has two locations that will be donating proceeds to relatives of the fallen trooper during business hours on Friday, June 9.

The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has named Maurice Cohn its new Music Director. Cohn is a two-time recipient of the Solti Foundation U.S. Career Assistance Award and previously served as the Assistant Conductor for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. He recently conducted the Cincinnati Symphony, Utah Symphony, Amarillo Symphony, Colorado Music...

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A local chef is back home after traveling to Chicago for a major award ceremony. Chef Paul Smith was a regional finalist for the James Beard Awards, the culinary equivalent to the Oscars. Smith owns 1010 Bridge and Ellen’s Ice Cream in Charleston as well as The Pitch in Dunbar. While […]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — For the third time in its storied history, the Charleston Light Opera Guild is brandishing its green thumb and presenting the musical "Little Shop of Horrors." It's based on the 1960 Roger Corman movie, but found its greatest fame in the 80s as a musical...

West Virginia Orchestra has announced its 2023-24 season featuring two vocal performances. The orchestra will present Händel’s “Messiah” in time for the holiday season. The orchestra present “A Night at the Opera” featuring the overture to Rossini’s “Semiramide” and Strauss’ “Vier Letzte Lieder.” Carline Waugh is the soprano. The concert will also feature choruses from Famous Operas featuring WVSO Chorus.

No matter the result, a Charleston culinary artist believes he will always feel like a winner. Chef Paul Smith, along with four other chefs from southeast United States, were nominated for a James Beard Award, considered to be “the academy awards for chefs.”. The James Beard Foundation Restaurant and...

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — After starring in a Universal Film and having a recent Netflix special, Comedian Jo Koy is on a hot-streak and is headed on a world tour that has several stops, including one in West Virginia. Comedian Jo Koy announced his 2023 Jo Koy World Tour will have a stop at the […]

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – From the Great White Way to the Silver Screen, the skies the limit for the incredibly talented, Leslie Odom Jr. The Tony and Grammy Award-winning, three-time Emmy and two-time Academy Award-nominated actor, vocalist, songwriter, and New York Times bestselling author has some exciting announcement for fans as he announces a return to Broadway.

People can now cast their votes for the next ArtBus!

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra plans to celebrate its 40th annual Symphony Sunday event on the University of Charleston lawn. This year’s theme is “There’s No Place Like Home: A Ruby Celebration” to commemorate 40 years. “It’s our 40th anniversary and that...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — As Audrey II wreaks havoc in the Charleston Light Opera Guild's "Little Shop of Horrors," the voice behind the murderous alien is once again fulfilling a lifelong dream of talking and singing as a big bad plant from outer space. Phil Washington talked about how...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Schoenbaum stage will be heating up again Friday evening during Live on the Levee in downtown Charleston. Starting at 6:30 p.m., Haddad Riverfront Park will be the place to be for fans of musical acts Allie Colleen, and the Mikele Buck Band. Live on the...

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The Celebration Station in Charleston’s East End is officially open. City of Charleston, Kanawha County Schools, the Charleston Rotary Club, and Piedmont Elementary School celebrated the grand opening on May 31, 2023, with a ribbon cutting. Celebration Station is a new accessible space for the community to enjoy. Officials say there […]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston residents got a first look at a West Virginia musicians first ever music video Tuesday evening. The premier of Kate Boytek’s music video was shown at Short Story Brewing in downtown Charleston for her recently released song “Anywhere.”. The Logan, WV native was...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Breeze Airways will begin its flights in and out of West Virginia International Yeager Airport Wednesday. Yeager (CRW) announced the deal with Breeze last month. The flights will be to and from Orlando, Florida and Charleston, South Carolina. The first flights Wednesday are the Charleston (SC) flights.

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – It has been announced that Jurassic World will be bringing its Live Tour experience to the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center this fall. Shows will take place throughout the weekend of Friday, October 13, 2023 to Sunday, October 15, 2023, with pre sale tickets set to become available on Thursday. General […]

Nitro, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Summer splashes are here. The Nitro Athletic Complex opened a brand new pool, Wednesday. “It’s been an active construction site, and over the weeks it’s just really come to life,” Nitro Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Lawrence said. This pool gives visitors a...